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As we come to the end of our \u201cWhy I Teach\u201d series, we (the student workers, Katie Norris and Maddy Crockett) wanted to take a moment to appreciate the professors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Each and every one of the professors works endlessly and dedicates their time to us and for us. We have compiled a few comments from students around COBA to give snippets of appreciation for their professors. Many professors are not mentioned-but nevertheless, they are just as appreciated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dr. David Perkins\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cDr. Perkins was my first accounting professor in COBA. The thought of taking an accounting class was terrifying to me, but thank the Lord for Dr. Perkins. His heart is so gentle and kind and he cares SO much. He truly wants the best for his students and that is so evident in the way he builds relationships with them.\u201d – Presley Davis, junior management major<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI appreciate Dr. Perkins\u2019 attention to detail when it comes to teaching and making sure the class understands what is being taught.\u201d –\u00a0 Sam Onstead, freshman financial management major<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dr. Dennis Marquardt<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cHe has given me great advice on pursuing my career and I always loved his class. He is always motivated and excited and he is also very personal with everyone in class.\u201d\u00a0 – Joseph Crockett, sophomore management major<\/span><\/p>\n “He always sees the best in everyone and is a great listener!” – Bryce Adams, junior financial management major<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dr. Ryan Jessup<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cDr. Jessup cares deeply about good education and teaching students to think critically. He has challenged me personally to think more intentionally about my education, career, and faith. Furthermore, he has taught me about the importance of making good decisions in business and in life. His classes are rigorous and challenging, but very rewarding. I appreciate Dr. Jessup’s desire to help students truly learn.\u201d – Luke Stevens, senior marketing major<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI appreciate Dr. Jessup because he really cares about his students and he does a great job of keeping us engaged throughout the <\/p>\n Dr. Andy Little<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cIt is clearly evident that Andy cares about his students by the way he shows up and shares his knowledge with us. His class made me love learning about law! I appreciate him!\u201d – Emily Goulet, junior accounting major<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dr. Don Pope<\/b><\/p>\n \u201cI appreciate how Dr Pope creates intrigue behind business stats and engages his class in exercises to better understand the <\/p>\n Dr. Katie Wick and Dr. Monty Lynn<\/strong><\/p>\n “Shoutout to Dr. Wick and Dr. Lynn for making my mornings really awesome!” – Jose Rodriquez, Freshman<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As we come to the end of our \u201cWhy I Teach\u201d series, we (the student workers, Katie Norris and Maddy Crockett) wanted to take a moment to appreciate the professors.\u00a0 Each and every one of the professors works endlessly and dedicates their time to us and for us. 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semester. He is willing to help his students when we ask. Dr. Jessup is a great example of a professor who teaches us about marketing as well as challenges us in our faith.\u201d – Sloan Polvado, senior marketing major<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.acu.edu\/coba\/files\/2019\/12\/Screenshot-2019-12-06-14.25.21-300x199.jpg\")
advertising and business world we live in through stats.\u201d – Ben Fridge, sophomore financial management major<\/span><\/p>\n