I am surprised to see the bad comments about her. She was very clear in her powerpoints and in what she expected us to know on the quizes. Sometimes she did talk down to the class, but most of the time we deserved it. I never even picked up the textbook, she does all her homework online and has clear slides about the material.

Dr Petesch did a good job teaching our lab class, I learned a lot about chemistry and working in a lab, which was my goal. The one negative was that a few assignments were turned back late.

I took Dr. K as a hybrid class all online except Fridays and I enjoyed her teaching. She gave many extra credit opportunities and was willing to go over any questions in class. she is young so still is enthusiastic to teach, which is nice. although yes sometimes yelled at the class but with it was well deserved for some students... GOOD INSRUCTOR!

Kristine is a very intelligent person, and truly cares about teaching in my opinion. She was always prepared to help me understand concepts when I asked her personally. The only thing she struggles with is returning papersgrades in a timely manner. Her tests can also be pretty hard. She was late for things occasionally too.

The most difficult-est-est-est-est class i ever had. Exams are freaking hard and she rushed all the way.

I took chem 121 in 2013. Dr Kristine was a very amazing teacher. She is very helpful- always ready to help during her office hour. Although some students have commented on her classroom management style, it seemed that some students just rudely talk sometimes over their teachers. I felt that she really wanted us to be successful.

Good lecturer and very helpful. She takes a while to return work and is a tough grader. She gives lots of extra-credit work through the class (I can think of at least 5 different opportunities) which really adds up at the end.

I failed then retook her because she really CARES. She's a tough grader and sometimes the class seems rushed but she has a lot to teach in a short time. Her lectures are pretty informative and she posts them online so you can even review them before she goes over it. Takes awhile to get old work back but she has practice problems I highly reccomend

Gives every chance to get at least partially credit ifor you make the effort. Make sure you answer all her questions and you will get points even if you answered wrong. Helps to understand what you need work on.

I really liked Kristine! All of the coursework was very straight-forward as she detailed what she needed in each assignment. Of course, she can be quite specific when grading tests, but it's all pretty fair. Everything was very well-structured and her lectures are great in terms of giving you exactly what you need to pass her tests.

This is a tough class. Kristine is consistent in her grading, which is pretty exacting. "Show your work" actually means "Provide a solid proof" and partial points are taken off even if you get the right answer. Lectures are organized, online materials are provided, office hours are convenient. University-bound? This is good prep.

Lets face it, Chem sucks and is difficult, 'like learning a new language.' What is required is practice; outside of class. With regards to Dr. Petesch: solid. I found her to be apt with lecture, easy to access (attend ALL office hours), and completely fair. Also a decent sense of humor. Attend class, do (all) practice problems, and you'll be fine.

As someone who did well, but isn't particularly smart, I say this class is do-able for everyone. It's just imperative to listen attentively, take useful notes, study everyday, practice recall, and do many practice problems; if you aren't doing these basic steps, you won't do well. It is a very demanding class and she makes you work, but you learn.

While this is a very hard class, Kristine is an amazing teacher and overall person, she truly cares about her students and their success in her class. She is a very hard grader, but gives a lot of opportunity for extra credit, she is passionate about chemistry and that shows in her lectures/labs. One of my favorite professors at shoreline!

Kristine is accessible during BCLC and office hours. There is a lot of homework but doing the homework will help prep for the quizzes and exams. The exams are very difficult so it is important to look over the lecture slides and practice by doing the homework. She is a tough grader but as a professor, she really cares about her students.

An awesome teacher!! Very good at explaining complicated things in a way that is easy to understand. She wants her students to do well and does anything that she can to help. This class is a lot of work and the tests are hard but in the end grading was extremely fair. Kristine gives extra credit and sometimes will curve grades.

As far as Chem131 Kristine did an awesome job teaching it. She provided many opportunities for extra credit and for homework you get to choose 5 questions total to complete for each chapter. She did not teach the lab portion of the class but was very helpful answering questions about lab work. Overall she is very approachable and easy to talk to.

Kristine is fantastic, you can tell she cares. She is wonderful about offering extra credit. For hw she had us do 5 practice problems from each chapter. BUT, if you want to succeed do more than that! I missed three days and struggled to get back on topic, but doable. I finished with an A when I got a B in gen chem. Tests are average/high difficulty

Caring, will help you pass the class. As an intrntional studnt it was a bit diff to follow her lectures (I took summer). Lots of group exercises done in class, helps you see wht you know/dont know. Had online office hours which were convenient. Be attentive, pay attention, and ask in class. Watch few vids online to help & practice! Exams were ok.

I have no idea how Kristine isn't higher rated. I've never had a more enthusiastic and kind hearted professor. She genuinely wants you to pass and provides you every opportunity to. She makes chemistry more enjoyable than I couldn have imagined. I will go out of my way to take her again. Do yourself a favor and take a class she teaches.

Kristine is very kind, constantly seeks out feedback and ways in which she can improve the class, and is very generous with assignments. Grades do take a while to get back, and the exams are tough, but chemistry is a tough subject and it feels good to be prepared for what's to come in future courses.

Kristine is awesome. I am puzzled why her rating isn't higher. She is funny, cares a ton and gives lots of extra points for everything. She is willing to help and goes above and beyond for her students. Best teacher I had at this college. SHE DOES HER OWN LECTURES VIDEOS! No one does that anymore! Just. Awesome.

Kristines class was HARD with homework due almost every day - however I had to retake chem and this kind of structure was exactly what I needed to master it! She really cares about your success and lecture is entertaining. Goes quickly but there is a lot to cover. If you care about learning a lot take her!

Kristine is the best science teacher I've ever had! It's obvious that she genuinely loves science & wants every student to do well. Everything you need to know for tests are given to you in worksheets & ONLINE VIDEO LECTURES (extremely helpful!). There's a good amount of work, but there's a lot to learn! If you stay on top of it you'll do well!

LOVE! Highly recommend this teacher! She has been amazing during the covid crisis. Has lots of well made, informative and sometimes even entertaining audio video lectures. Didnt think I would ever say that about a chem class! Definitely a challenging class but she is super nice and great at explaining things. Study hard & youll get a good grade!

Dr. Kristine Petesch is smart and caring. Her tests are hard as is her grading. You must study at least 5 hours a day to keep up. Get a tutor. They may also find she is too challenging but they will help. You get 3-4 opportunities for extra credit. 2 extra credit points for an hour or two of your time.

Such a sweet professor! She actually acknowledges how our time is valuable and does not overload students with work but still ensures we learn. Very open to student suggestions and feedback. You can tell she actually cares!

She's hilarious! An absolutely phenomenal professor; kind, generous but makes you earn it. If you have questions, she'll write it all out, give various examples and show you references for later use. She's also very understanding about life happening. My one piece of caution though, she's a VERY tough grader. Have your work checked multiple times.

Generous with her time teaching in office hours. It is worth it to attend or watch office hours later. She will explain homework problems and how to answer them for homework if you ask. Tough grader but again generously explaining things. The workload was reasonable but you need to keep up with it.

Kristine cares and wants you to succeed. There's a lot of work so make sure to keep up and ask any questions if you're confused. Email response isn't always the best but they're always willing to help during office hours. If you work hard then doing well is definitely possible. She grades hard so be through with units and work.

Kristine has clear lecture videos and assignments which makes the class very straight forward. Despite being a tough grader, she is always available through zoom office hours and after attending, you will definitely be prepared for quizzes//exams. She is also extremely open, communicative, and flexible for hardships that arises during a pandemic.

She is a loving teacher , the best teach wish could get her for my next class

This professor is amazing. She helped me through a really difficult period of my life and I came out of her class with an A I never expected to get. She responds to emails quickly and helped me personally through issues I was struggling with. Such a kind and understanding and supportive teacher, would love to have her again.

Great class, challenging but with a satisfying difficulty curve. If you actually do the work, practice Q's, and extra credit, everything will click. I was nervous but learned chemistry SO WELL from Dr. Petesch. Lectures are engaging and the open note exams pull 100% from the course material. Grading is tough but fair; this is college-level science!

I recognize that this class is challenging, but Dr. Petesch provides all the tools you need to succeed. She offers helpful audio/video lectures, a supportive learning space, and is one of the kindest professors I've had. Her tests are tough, but extra credit is available. I earned a 99% overall grade and an A+. I highly recommend her!

She is always working and happy to help you pass the class as long you put effort into it.