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“She did an amazing job and always there to help you”
BPC170 - 5.0 rating“One of the best instructors I've had a GCC”
CNT170 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (89)
Mrs. Andrea it is one of the best professors for the computer classes. She did an amazing job and always there to help you! she cares for the students and always in a good mood. i would recommend her to anyone that wants to go in the computer field
Andrea is the best professor I've had at any Maricopa Community College.
Very passionate about her students, caring and focused.
Professor Schauer is a friendly, entertaining, and helpful teacher. She's available outside of class via different mediums, which is very helpful. I've had her respond to an inquiry late at night before, I was happily surprised and impressed by her dedication to her work. I recommend her for any classes you might take.
professor Schauer is a great teacher. she helps you when your confused. she always gos the extra mile to help you succeed. She is a very helpful teacher. She is very friendly, entertaining, she makes the class very fun. I recommend her for any classes you might take.
If you stick with the program, Andrea will make sure you've learned what you need to take your certs. She is one of the most caring instructors I've ever had and is very passionate about the subject.
Andrea is awesome! She's very knowledgeable. She wants to make sure you understand the material. She wants you to succeed, but she isn't going to give it to you. Do the work, get the grade. I'm very happy to have take my classes from her.
i like this class and i have learn alot
TBH when I first started the class I did not like Andrea. She assigned way more homework than my first instructor, and she has a strict late homework policy. However after being in the class a few weeks I realized the extra rigor really helped me learn. Andrea's CNT160 class is what ultimately helped me pass my ICND1 exam. I highly recommend her!
Andrea is one of the most knowledgeable instructors I have had in my academic career. The amount of Cisco material is quite cumbersome, but rarely would she not have an answer to any question. She ensures that the material is explained in a clear and concise manner, and will reiterate if it is not understood. I highly recommend any of her courses.
One of the best instructors I've had a GCC.
Andrea really cares about her students and it shows through the work she puts in as a teacher.
Andrea is definitely up there as one of the few top professors that I've had during my studies. She is truly passionate about what she teaches and makes the material fun with her lectures. Don't be afraid to ask her questions in/outside of class; she wants to see all students succeed and does an amazing job of helping you understand in other ways.
Andrea is hands down the best instructor at GCC in my opinion. If you care about getting the most out of your education, take CNT 140 - CNT 170 with her. Be prepared to put 100% effort into these classes, communicate with Andrea, take her certification study class and you will have the best chance to pass your certifications that GCC can offer.
Great teacher. She teaches everything you need to know about networking. I learned a lot from her. Other students had a different teacher and they were behind in knowledge of things they need to know. I would take any of the classes she teaches.
Andrea Schauer utilizes several teaching techniques to keep the class alive and interesting. She is willing to explain a topic a number of times till its clear and understood. She is patient, and willing to come to the lab on other days to help students with their assignments. Although the 8-weeks class seems saturated, but I truly learned a lot!
Andrea is one of those rare teachers that is passionate and knowledgeable about the subject while also possessing an exceptional ability to educate students. She expects a lot and you will really have to put in the work for the grade, but she is also accessible and fair. Lectures are participation-focused and among the best I've ever experienced.
Very knowledgeable. Real world experience. Engaging, creative teaching methods. Will absolutely again.
Andrea is a great professor who genuinely cares about students getting the most out of the material covered and provides a lot of practice to ensure retention. One of the best professors I have encountered in many years of education.
She is the best professor I've had in my entire education. She is knowledgeable and caring, and she is there to help. She knows how to make the course exciting to learn.
Andrea is a great teacher. The classes are difficult but she challenges you. I learned more from her than other proffessors. I will continue to take any class that she teaches.
Be prepared to participate in this class and complete assignments on time. There is a lot of out of class and lab work. Instructor is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable. The class was tough, I learned a lot, and I now feel prepared to take my CCNA exam!
Andrea is a good teacher who cares about her students and them doing well. She does have alot of work in her class but she can be flexible with the due dates. Has many different modes of learning as well.
I have taken this course under a different instructor before. This time around I feel I learned a lot more and her teaching style fits me better for retaining information.
Andrea is an excellent teacher for CNT classes, very knowledgeable. A lot of homework, and also she challenges you to be prepared for the cisco exams. Be prepared ahead of each lecture.
She loves to see her students succeed.
Andrea is a great professor with you want to learn.
Andrea is the best professor I ever had. She is always willing to help. As I study for my ICND1 exam it feels like I am just review everything since Andrea covered everything in great details. You will not find better Cisco professor than her.
Andrea is the best instructor I've ever had at a collegiate level, and I'm including my previous undergrad. I went into her CNT140/150 classes with absolutely no networking and computing knowledge, and was able to pass my ICND-1 first try with just a little review. Caring, thorough, passionate, tough but incredibly patient. A true asset to GCC.
CNT 140 - Only options now is an 8 week course covering 11 chapters. - Must submit hand written notes only each ch 60-80 slides - There are Labs, Packet Tracers and random assignments per chapter - Do not take with any other classes. 6 hours of class time MUST DO LABS/PACKET TRACERS OUTSIDE OF CLASS AVERAGE 6-12 PERSONAL LAB HOURS PER WEEK
Great class
Andrea's class CNT140 was amazing! She is a very good teacher and makes you participate in class, it makes more dynamic and interesting learning new concepts/topics. Of course, you need to read the chapter and take notes so you will be prepared for that lecture.
Andrea, is great she makes sure you understand the material!! She keeps class from being boring and keeps the student motivated! If you want to learn cisco Andrea is your teacher. Glad I have 3 more classes with her!
Andrea is the best teacher, she is always there for you, about any questions you may have about the course. Make us participate in class, there is a lot of homework to do but there is no other way around to learn new things, especially in this class.
She is amazing professor.
Great teacher!
TLDR; Awesome Professor I learned more in this class than I did throughout my entire degree. Expect a lot of homework and labs. My only complaint is that I felt class time was wasted going over the PowerPoint slides. I would have much rather spent that time addressing the areas that needed further explanation (SNMP, tunnels, QOS, BGP, etc).
Do the work and you will learn and pass. Legit 12-15 hours per week outside of classroom time.
Andrea was the best instructor Ive ever had, I wish I could take all my classes with her. she simply cares a lot about students, she show you different ways to learn the material and let you choose one. CNT 160 will be much more easier if you take CNT 140 and or CNT 150 with her too. She is awesome.
I feel Andrea's CNT140-170 are essential for CCNA exam preparation. I would not have passed ICND1 and 2 exams without it! Learned and retained alot. Thanks
Andrea is by far one of my top 3 best instructors I have had. She is someone who is very intelligent regarding IT. CNT160 was brutal. Expect to work at least 6 hours outside of class on packet tracers, labs and reading. Handwritten notes due each week on all chapters. A lot of activities are weighted more than labs SO DO NOT SKIP THEM.
This class is hard and has a lot of homework to do but professor Andrea makes this class easy and enjoyable. She is very respectful and knowledgable. She cares about her students and how they learn and always looking for feedback from students to make sure they understand the material. I recommend her to everyone who wants to learn Cisco.
She is s GREAT instructor. Yes the workload is heavy, but you will be in an excellent position to pass the test for the certification.
If you are serious, and I mean really serious about getting certified, (ICND and CCNA) then choose Professor Schauer. I already had an A in CNT140 with a different professor, when I took 150 with Andrea, I quickly figured out that I was not properly instructed in the previous class, I paid out of my own pocket to retake Andrea's 140 class.
Be prepared for this hybrid to be a full time job. It is not easy, even when you are working in the field. You will work HARD constantly from start to finish bc its a compressed class. Your homework load is consistently heavy! If you aren't prepared to work nonstop this is not for you. Andrea is easily accessible and Im in 150 with her now.
I got my CCNA R&S because of her. Very positive professor and she take care of her students. This class opens your mind about networking and it all make more sense what was learned from CNT140 up to this class. Andrea knows the material and it does know how to explain a topic. Be prepare to work. Best professor I've ever had.
You take this class from Andrea if you want to actually learn and retain the skills you need to be a network professional.
Andrea is one of the best professors I had at a collegiate level. Her lectures are packed full of great content from reading assignments and real world experience. Andrea's has a great sense of humor and makes learning fun and is engaging. Glendale Community College has a awesome professor who wants her students to succeed . Thanks Andrea !
I am very impressed with Andrea Schauer as a computer networking instructor. She worked in the networking industry for several years and has real-world experience. She has challenging classes, assigns a lot of material and expects students to come prepared. Good feedback. I got a lot more out of the class because or her. Great instructor!
Andrea is an amazing instructor I took her CNT140 class in person. I took CNT150 with her this semester. Due to Covid pandemic the class was made 100% online. Andrea made sure every class was successful. Her lectures contain valuable industry experience and after taken both classes I feel really prepared to take the CCNA exam soon.
Andrea is a great teacher who brings years of industry experience to the classroom. She demands a lot from her students but its all worth it seeing as how I passed the CCNA exam on my first try. Follow her lead and she will take you were you want to go.
Andrea is a very knowledgeable teacher when it comes to Computer Networking. She knows how to explain every little detail and always tries her best to make sure her student's questions are answered and that they understand to the best of her ability. She is the best! If I could I would take her for all of my networking classes.
If you are serious about learning networking, Andrea is a solid choice. Every class, she uses fun fast paced games and class quizzes along WITH the lecturing which not only makes each class go by fast, but also helps students inadvertently memorize what she is teaching. If you are looking to get a cert, no doubt Andrea will you get there. 5 stars
Andrea, is a great professor. She's very accessible. Anytime i send an e-mail, she responds promptly. She's also very engaging in class, making sure everyone participates. It helps reinforce the material. Questions are always welcomed, She's happy to make sure all her students are well informed and understand the material.
Professor Andrea is the best professor I have ever met. She is very sociable and friendly with students, not difficult during classes. You can raise any issues about the lesson or a new knowledge that you update and discuss with her, there will be a lot of surprises, because she always gives you the answers you need and more What you expect.
Having Ms. Schauer as my CNT150 teacher has really taught me what the expectation is for the networking industry. She always gives excellent feedback on all labs and lab commands and ways that you can fix your mistakes. In terms of work, it can be overwhelming sometimes but it's a reasonable amount for everything that your learning.
Andrea, is by far the best Cisco instructor i've met. After successfully completing the CNT150 class, I could not believe how much i've learned in 8 weeks. I will take CNT160 and 170 with her definitely.
One of the best teachers I have had in my life. I would take her class again without a second thought.
Amazing teacher. Great enthusiasm for this class. Her class is definitely tough and required to take a ton of notes, but it is worth it if you are aiming to earn your CCNA. She has a ton of assignments and quizzes but are all great and meant to help you retain everything you are learning for Cisco. I would take all of my Cisco classes with her.
She's an amazing instructor. Really cares about her students and making sure you understand Cisco.
If you want to take a networking class, definitely take it with Andrea. While the class was condensed, and you had to learn a lot of information in a little bit of time Andrea made herself very accessible, and very understanding so it was very easy to get help outside of class. She was definitely the most caring professor I have met in college.
Andrea Schauer is one of the best technology instructors I have had. She gives out a lot of light homework assignments in thoughts that repetition enables learning. I agree. Her lectures were great! She keeps the class engaged and participating. Her grading was fair. The hands on time with the equipment is awesome. Would definitely recommend.
Andrea is possibly the best professor I've had. Her teaching style is excellent. She makes difficult concepts seem simple. She's also great at keeping student' engaged with her awesome teaching style.
Professor Andrea is the best professor that I took the second times on CNT. She is very sociable and friendly with students. She also make class more activities. You can raise any issues about the lesson, there will be a lot of surprises, because she always gives you the answers you need and more What you expect.
Amazing teacher! I would drive an hour just to take this class.
I took CNT140 class in summer 2021. I just wanna tell this was the best class I took. The teacher Andrea is so awesome. Especially, she made the atmosphere in the class is always fun, so I could not feel boring or fell asleep. Besides, she had a mentor I loved too. That was Leslie. She supported me dedicatedly every time I needed helps. :)))
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable... great combination!
Andrea has the best Cisco networking class hands down. Not only is the class well organized, fun, and straight forward. The environment is really amazing. Andrea will do everything she can to help you but its ultimately up to you if you want to learn. I would definitely take one of her classes again.
Enthusiastic Good leader
I would like to select additional tags, she is very respected. Andrea cares about her students and their success. If you are willing to put the effort she will be there the whole way. There is a lot of work but in this course you need practice to understand. Highly recommend her, amazing teacher and program.
Ms. Andrea Schauer, is a professor who care about each student and does everything possible to ensure their success. In CNT150 she rearranged the chapters so subjects on the same information were put together allowing the students to learn and comprehend the information better. Encourages feedback during the entire course to improve your skills.
Andrea is an amazing professor! She truly cares about her students and is willing to assist. However, she will hold you accountable. She provides clear expectations of the material and there's a lot of homework because there's lots to learn to build that networking foundation. She is straightforward so you must be prepared for class and discussions
Teaching style is good as it's more student lead and participation by students is key to your success. Generally don't expect to leave early and she always wants to use the whole class period to go over topics and any questions you might have.
Andrea is very intelligent and personable instructor. She has vast knowledge with hands on experience to be able to explain scenarios we would encounter when we were talking about a particular subject. She understands the IT world and what it takes to succeed. I so whole heartedly recommend her in any and ALL the classes she teaches.
Ms. Andrea is an amazing instructor. She is caring and pushes her student to excel.
Great teacher, hilarious, flexible and very willing to help students learn without just giving away the answers.
Professor Schauer is great. She really cares whether or not you are grasping the material, and does everything in her power to help you "get it." There is, however, A LOT of course work. If you want to do well in this class you need to be able to devote the time to do so. BUT, the course work is NOT Busy work, it all has a point and purpose.
Professor Schauer is a fantastic teacher and really gets you ready for the real world. She is not afraid to call you out but she means it in the best ways possible as she is doing a great job in preparing you for the CCNA exam. Her enthusiasm for the subject is unmatched and she wants the best for her students.
Andrea is a rock star. She's so knowledgeable and passionate about what she's teaching that it makes learning from her an absolute joy.
CNT140AB is a great introductory course into Networking Administration. This course is very content heavy and fast paced, but professor Schauer makes sure students are understanding the material and is flexible with most assignment due dates. The course provides great hands on experience & plenty of tutoring opportunities. Great course overall!
Shes Very passionate about her students and the IT field. I thoroughly enjoyed that class and it opened my eyes to the networking field as a industry.
There are a lot of IT classes, but there aren't many that are quite like the ones at GCC. The use of actual cisco equipment prepares you with real life skills and makes you familiar with devices that you'll be using in your career. On top of that, she is a strong advocate for her student's success and will work with you if you work with her.
Andrea Schauer's CNT 150 course was amazing! She's a dedicated educator who brings Networking to life. Andrea's passion and flexibility makes learning enjoyable. Andrea has high expectations so be prepared to have an engaging class session and don't show up to class not knowing the material! Overall a great course that prepares you for the CCNA.
I love Andrea's classes. I started my college education not knowing a thing about networking, but now am comfortable setting up topologies and building my networks. She helped me fall in love with networking and my education, take these classes with her if possible, she is the best and so knowledgeable.
Instructor Andrea is an ok teacher she grades not really fair I am taking her CNT150 class and she hardly ever grades in this class Chris Jones is the one doing all the grading after CNT 150 i will not be taking anymore CNT classes.
Extraordinarily knowledgeable professor that is able to teach lecture in a disgustable and interesting manner. Very hands on with labs that directly implement everything taught from the lecture and easily shows the practicality of the course material. Fairly heavy workload/note taking and lecture length. Would happily take more classes with her.
Online class is not handled by her at all. Assignments are also not graded by her but instead by another instructor Chris Jones. Course layout in the first couple weeks was a mess. Navigating the course was not easy. Expect weekly assignments and constant participation weekly in a discussion board. Expect weekly reading.
Extremely confusing course layout. Daily assignments. Constant reading. Grading from a completely different professor.
Andrea is a very kind and helpful teacher. I like how she makes many videos to help with her online classes. There were a few times when I felt overwhelmed and did not get the course material, but Andrea hopped on a video call and worked with me so that I could get it. I would definitely recommend her to anyone going to school.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
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Grade Distribution
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BPC170
5.0
(1)CNT170
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(13)CNT150
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(22)CNT170AA
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(1)CNT160
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(11)Difficulty by Course
CNT170AA
4.0
CNT160
4.0
CNT150AA
4.0
CIS140
4.0
CNT150
3.9