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Sundial Celebrates the Teaching of Tatiana Mikhailova
May 11, 2026

The Sundial has published an article celebrating the extraordinary teaching of Tatiana Mikhailova (Lecturer in Russian). While extolling the “rewarding, challenging, and borderline cathartic experience” of her class, the article also provides a biographical overview of Tatiana Mikhailova – drawing connections between the formative experiences of her life and elements of her standout pedagogy.

Tatiana’s remarkable character results from the confluence of her erudite spirit, hunger for excellence, and truly loving soul. Whenever I look at her—whether it be in class, office hours, or in the hallways of Hamilton—I can see she has a certain glow in her eyes for me and all of her beloved students.

 

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