Kasey Grady
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If you're more introverted and don't really talk during class, then you might find yourself disadvantaged here. Participation really matters because the in-class discussions make up the bulk of class. They're also the reason why class is so much fun! She's also super easy to get in touch with outside of class and gives really constructive feedback.
12/16/2025
Every class was a treat. While we often got derailed from the reading we were originally analyzing, the discussions were always engaging and insightful; I always felt like I learned something walking out of class. Also, she is such a wonderful person to talk to, so much so that I'm proud to say I've found a mentor in her. Take her if you can!
12/14/2025
Professor Grady is an engaging lecturer and fair grader. Though some of the readings were a bit boring, she does a good job of breaking them down in class and relating the topics to our lives.
5/7/2025
If you don't like letter grades and do better with percentages, then she isn't for you. However, she is so easy to talk to in a small setting, she gives great feedback and grades on time, and she gives smaller assignments to help ease into larger papers. Would 100% recommend. Really like her a lot.
4/18/2025
One of the best classes I took this semester, she made the class. The in class discussions don't require lots of preparation but allow deep discussions. She runs a fun class that gave decent feedback on the few essays we did have. Fun in class discussions that are guided and improved by her input.
12/27/2024
Amazing college writing professor. This class is not necessarily an easy A (does grade on performance), but if you put in the effort, you will do fine. Gives great feedback on essays and I genuinely enjoyed going to the class.
12/18/2024
Professor Grady is a really charismatic professor. I did find it frustrating that she never gave "number" grades and gave a lot of A-/As which is a huge range. If you aren't too bothered by what grade you get, she's great. But if you do care, it definitely feels like she gives As based on vibes which can be really annoying.
12/17/2024
4-6 hrs/week
Grady is an AMAZING professor. If you get her, you will have fun in this class. She is a very fair grader, gives good feedback, and if you put the work in you will get a good grade. Her office hours are also extremely helpful :)
5/22/2024
One of the kindest individuals you will ever meet and best professor at Washu thus far. She makes class time interesting by choosing readings and topics that are heavily based in pop culture/social justice and has authentic discussions in class. Definitely not an "easy A" english class where you can cram a paper in a night but one worth taking.
12/14/2023
AMAZING teaching style reaches a broad range of students. Great feedback on papers and carefully chosen readings are worth the read. You'd be lucky to get her 'Power and Commodity'. Engaging with students and works hard to create conducive discussions. She is extremely understanding and makes her students feel valued. 10000/10
4/20/2023
If you want to be the only person saying "I liked college writing," take Professor Grady\'s class. Her readings are relevant, interesting, and not very long. Class discussion is thought provoking, but not ridiculously academic. She is very understanding, accessible outside of class, and always ready to support you. Long live Professor Grady!
3/29/2023
Prof. Grady's is by far the best and my favorite prof. at WashU so far. Her lectures and assignments are fun and educational. Her classroom is like a family and she is always willing to help her students on assignments. There was ever a boring day in her class, like when I dressed up as a cow. I find myself missing being in her class all the time.
2/22/2023
If you're taking college writing, you better hope you get a subsection with professor Grady. She is universally adored by her students and always takes time to get to know them. Her class discussions are interesting and the readings are not too bad, especially if you're interested in the subsection topic (power & commodity culture).
1/10/2023
She is an amazing professor, but overall college writing is an ok class. She helped make it more interesting.
12/27/2022
Professor Grady is an amazing person. She is hilarious and tries to get to know her students on a personal level. She is a bit of a tough grader, but gives good feedback on papers. I always looked forward to her class
12/16/2022
Kasey Grady is the BEST professor at WashU. I genuinely looked forward to going to class and doing the readings. RUN, don't walk to take a class with her.
12/2/2022
Professor Grady is truly a delight to have as a professor. You can tell she really cares about her students and assigns readings that are actually interesting and fun to read. At the end of the semester she takes feedback on which readings the students liked the best and the least to take into account the interests of her students.
1/7/2022
It's hard to leave an impression on students in a mandatory college writing class but Grady definitely does. She is beyond kind and one of the nicest people I've come across. She has helped me so much with the typical freshman struggles, especially as a Deneb student. She made me and others feel very cared for and seen. Hands down best prof.
1/2/2022
She is extremely fun and entertaining. The readings can be a bit much sometimes, but if you at least skim them you'll be alright. She gives good feedback, is available for office hours, and clearly explains what she's looking for. If you put in effort, you'll be ok. She's also very understanding. Class is engaging and funny. Wonderful professor.
12/19/2021
Professor Grady is very personable and tries to make everyone feel welcome in class (she set up a GroupMe this semester so people could stay in touch with her and each other). She gives detailed, helpful feedback on your papers outlining the things she liked and how to improve on others. In-class discussions were engaging and funny. Star Wars fan
6/24/2020
Professor Grady will always go above and beyond to make her students feel welcomed in her class. In her class discussions, she actively welcomes all perspectives. Professor Grady cares more about her students than any other professor I have had.
4/25/2020