Grace Geier Olive, Ph.D. (she/her)

I meet students where they are and ensure everyone can learn in my classroom. I use active learning and varied content delivery to engage students and regularly prompt them to connect concepts to their own lives, helping them integrate and apply what we learn together. Beyond the classroom, I use grading practices that encourage risk-taking and support growth through mistakes as students work on course projects.

What advice do you have for first year students?

Don’t be afraid to reach out to your instructors. We’re here to support you, and building connections helps us better understand how to help you succeed.

In addition to teaching, I serve as the librarian at the University of Minnesota Rochester. I manage library operations and assist students, faculty and staff in accessing materials and services that support their academic and professional needs.