'Appreciate' is a strong word I don't know that I would use. The fact that we were somewhat able to speak tells me very little for her true opinion of me, all things considered.

...I'm not sure which angle would be the ideal one to take. To go against her openly seems ill-advised, as she holds power of both charisma and whatever else her authority over this level truly grants her. But I also have doubts she would be careless enough to speak with any of us privately.