“Emmelyn is a wizard at breaking down a difficult subject and showing that it is truly useful. I so appreciated how she used the material in class to cultivate not only better understanding, but empathy for others.”

“Emmelyn Thayer is one of the best teachers I have had - ever! It is no wonder that UCSD Extension has such a great reputation for quality.”

"The absolute gold standard for any professor! If you are looking for a fun, caring, inspiring and passionate professor then look no further than Prof. Thayer."

“I was lucky enough to have Emmelyn as my professor for two different theatre classes. She truly goes the extra mile to make sure her students succeed. She pushes you to be better in a wonderful and positive way.”

“I absolutely love Emmelyn! She is easily tied for first in my history of professors. My only regret is not taking more classes from her. Everything she has taught me is incredibly useful in the real world and I literally cannot thank her enough.”

“Emmelyn’s instruction has a profound effect on my work due to the nature of her observation and deductive insight. Her understanding reaches beyond an instructor and delves into professional practical application.”

“Emmelyn Thayer is very passionate about acting, and very compassionate about people. Together, that is a wonderful combination that leads to a wonderfully memorable experience. I recommend to anyone to give yourself the gift of taking a course from her.”