Sarah "Frankie" Frank

“Frankie is unlike any other professor or faculty member I have ever met. She makes an extensive effort to get to know her students, to really see them as the holistic person they are and support them in achieving their unique goals and studying their academic passions. […] Throughout this year, my meetings with her have helped me to improve my legal research and analysis, but they have also served as a sacred opportunity to receive support during busy and difficult times as well as advice on the many major life choices I am going to have to make in the next few years.”

“Dr. Frank goes above and beyond in every aspect of her teaching. She presents intriguing lectures, values student questions, makes herself consistently available outside of class, offers support and resources to any students in need, encourages students to pursue individual research, and gives constructive feedback. Dr. Frank truly cares about her students and is eager to help them achieve their goals within and outside of the classroom, even if that involves taking on additional work herself. My thesis experiences with Dr. Frank were the result of unforeseen circumstances which necessitated my finding a new advisor in March, just two months before my thesis was due. Without hesitating, Dr. Frank wholeheartedly agreed to serve as my advisor, advocating for me and my research in a truly incredible manner. Dr. Frank shows similar compassion to all of her mentees and regular class students; she strives to create a learning environment that is comfortable, constructive, and conducive to both individual growth and conversation.”