4.6

Andrew Colenbrander

English - Delta College

4.6
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
99
Reviews
4.6
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

99

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What Students Say

By far one of THE BEST professors I've had

COMP101 - 5.0 rating

Awesome teacher that really makes you think each week and made class actually interesting

HONORSCOLLOQUY - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

81%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 15 reported grades
A: 8
A-: 3
A+: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
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Caring (4)
Inspirational (2)
Participation matters (2)
Get ready to read (2)
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Reviews (99)
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ENG111H
Mar 20, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Apr 26, 2002

very eager to help students

5.0
2.0
ENG
Sep 3, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Sep 8, 2002

No Comments

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112H
Oct 29, 2002

We love this man,he's a genious

5.0
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ENG228
Dec 11, 2002

fantasic teacher, my favorite so far! very enthusiastic.

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Feb 2, 2003

Excellent teacher, very funny and has a good sense of humor!

1.0
4.0
ENG111H
Feb 12, 2003

scatterbrained

5.0
4.0
ENG111H
Feb 18, 2003

one of the best english teachers i ever had

5.0
3.0
ENG111112H
Mar 11, 2003

Drew is the BEST!! I hate english and he mae it fun and interesting!! I have learned more in his classes than any other and have enjoyed his classes more than my core classes! Take him!! He is extremely helpful and kind!!!!

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Mar 12, 2003

Really great teacher!! I like his teaching style- laid back, but challenging

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Mar 12, 2003

hes great, has an awsome outlook on writing and makes you apprecite english so much more. its writing for the real world.

5.0
3.0
ENG112H
Apr 2, 2003

Drew works hard to help students improve writing and critical thinking in all areas. He is always there to answer questions, and challenges you without being too hard.

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Apr 8, 2003

Great teacher. Willing to help students out whenever they need it. Really nice guy, too.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Jul 26, 2003

Best teacher I had at Delta. Truly improved my writing/reading skills. His ENG 111 is a great investment for the rest of college and life. Excellent teaching style, very clear!!!

3.0
3.0
ENG111
Aug 3, 2003

Nice guy, needs hair cut, smells like roast beef

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Oct 17, 2003

Good professor, keeps things fun and makes material intresting.

5.0
2.0
ALL
Oct 18, 2003

I have had Drew every semester since I started at Delta. He was recommended to me by a friend. I had him with his wife, Sarah Wiley for the ENG 112/HIS 111 learning community. It was an incredible class!!!! They travel so they know about these places.

3.0
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ENG112
Nov 5, 2003

A little monotonous and boring to listen to, but not too bad of a class overall. I didn't like writing on history as much as we had to do, and thought Andrew should have become a history teacher instead, but the class wasn't too terrible.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Dec 10, 2003

teacher is good

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Dec 12, 2003

Really taught me a lot about writing. Loves his work and it shows.

5.0
3.0
ENG112
Dec 30, 2003

Drew is a great teacher! Him and his wife play off of one another very well in there history-english class. I you like history take it! If you don't want to use your brain or work then don't!

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Feb 23, 2004

Drew is a superb teacher! He really does a good job of making you understand. He helps develop your writing a lot. He has a true passion for teaching.

5.0
3.0
111112
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Feb 28, 2004

Excellent teaching methods to help you improve your writing skills! I had him for two semesters and he's an excellent source for anything English related. He even introduced me to the Delta Honors program. Great teacher who's ready to assist!

5.0
1.0
ENG111H
Feb 28, 2004

He's truly one of the best professors at Delta. I'd recommend him to anybody!

5.0
5.0
ENG112
Mar 17, 2004

very nice and organized but there ia a lot of work involved especially for the online course

5.0
2.0
ENG112H
Apr 7, 2004

Drew is an AWESOME teacher, don't settle for anyone else. TAKE HIM!! He is so helpful and grades fairly. He also really improves your writing by at least 50% throughout the semester. i got straight A's and had a blast, TAKE HIM!

5.0
3.0
ENG11112
Apr 19, 2004

Excellent teacher...more concerned with improvement than mechanics. Somewhat of a Renaissance Man, knowledgeable in many disciplines and well-rounded.

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Apr 27, 2004

I took his class through the internet, on World War Two and Holocaust. He I very helpful and very easy to understand.

2.0
1.0
ENG112H
Jun 28, 2004

I took the class over the Internet and it was ridiculous; no offense to Colenbrader, who is a nice guy. If you want an easy "A" with honors, then take this class. I took NOTHING from this, but it never required effort so I never figured that I

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Jul 1, 2004

Drew was the first teacher I had at Delta; ao awesome I had to take him for Eng 112H. He is very clear, more concerned with improvement than mechanics, knows his subject well...HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Nov 1, 2004

one of delta's best! only had to write one paper every month and just kept revising it until it was perfect. really helped in other W classes.

5.0
2.0
ENG108
Dec 22, 2004

Drew is an awesome teacher!I would recommend him to everyone! He is so helpful and will take the the time to help you understand something you don't get.

5.0
2.0
ENG11H
Mar 17, 2005

Drew is an excellent teacher. He takes time out of his day to talk w/ you & makes sure you understand the assignment. The class wasnt hard-- & I took alot out of it. If you put any effort into this class at all--you'll become a better writer, and a have a great honors class on your resume. :)

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH111112
Aug 30, 2005

Colenbrander's DA MAN!

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Nov 8, 2005

Drew is a great teacher. I used to hate writing, but Drew helped change the way i think about it.

5.0
3.0
LIT229
Nov 15, 2005

Wonderful class, wonderful teacher. The enitre class is nothing but a discussion between all memebers. It's awesome to be able to hear your classmates' opinions and point of view on literature. The work can sometimes be daunting with a lot to read, but over all a very rewarding course.

5.0
2.0
ENG112
Mar 1, 2006

Drew is pretty cool. I'm about halfway through his class and really enjoy his teaching style. The only this I don't like is that he is inconsistent in grading. What's an A for some one might be a B for someone else. Other than that I like him. Lots of energy and humor, thats for sure.

5.0
1.0
ENG111H
Mar 15, 2006

Drew is a great teacher! We only had three papers and we worked on them each week to improve them. We also did a journal every week, but the too are simple. There was no examine if you were there for every class!

5.0
1.0
LIT223
Mar 21, 2006

2nd time i've had Drew- Love him! He really is a great teacher! Lots of energy and makes it fun. This Lit class was great- not like other boring ones. You must take him- whether it be Eng comp or lit! He's fantastic!

5.0
1.0
ENGIIIH
Mar 24, 2006

Never in a million years expected what I heard. Read this site to find the best and most easy teacher. AMAZING! No useless english teaching crap here. This class is the place to excell and to feel challenged, but easy and stress free. BEST ENGLISH PROFESSOR!

5.0
2.0
LIT
Mar 27, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENG111AND112
Apr 4, 2006

Probably the best Professor at Delta. Trys really hard to explain things to do. Helps you in every way possible. No Busy work, just work that will help you do well in the class and future classes. Have had him every semester! Drew is the Man! If you take his class and don't do well and like it... i dont know what to tell you.

5.0
3.0
SHAKESPEARE
Apr 27, 2006

Okay, Drew made me fall in love with Shakespeare. He is so much fun and the class's conversations were awesome. He got everyone into it and made it really fun.

5.0
4.0
ENG112H
Jun 30, 2006

Drew was very straight forward and helpful. The topic of WWII and the Holocaust were of great interest to him and it showed in his enthusiasm in teaching the course. I would recommend Drew to anyone taking an English class.

5.0
3.0
ENG148
Sep 13, 2006

Drew is an amazing teacher. He is very motivated to get his students excited, and you can tell he LOVES teaching. Any student would be lucky to have his class!

5.0
3.0
SHAKE101
Sep 13, 2006

The most amazing teacher i've ever had. He is very helpfull and understanding. Without a doubt the best school experience i've had!!!

4.0
3.0
ENG111
Jan 9, 2007

Drew was the most fun ive had with a professor yet in college. he's really helpful and makes class interesting. he has a very unique teaching style that is a lot of fun and allows you to learn a lot while having fun

4.0
2.0
ENG111H
Mar 30, 2007

Drew is the best teacher! He isn't very big on grading much, and he really encourages creative thinking. In fact, he has inspired me to change my major to English! Take him, you'll love him! A++++

5.0
1.0
ENG108W
Oct 3, 2007

Drew is a little out there... but very understanding... pay attention in class and you will be fine... i would reccomend him..( If you can get in a learning community with him and another teacher its great..)

5.0
4.0
ENG111H
Mar 14, 2008

Excellent, very understanding teacher. I would write a lot privately before this class, but Drew helped me refine my writing process, make it easier and even more fun than before. He's funny and teaches different writing methods, not 1-size-fits-all. Improved my writing confidence, and I'm taking another of his courses. Highly recommend!

5.0
3.0
LIT201H
May 6, 2008

Great teacher, really understanding and easy going.

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Feb 22, 2009

Drew Colenbrander is the absolute best teacher I have ever had. He's incredibly nice and classes are actually fun to go to. If you can get into his class, do it.

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Mar 31, 2009

One of the best teachers I've had. He has a laid back personality and teaching style; he knows how to get lots of good class discussion going; and he is a highly effective motivator and encourager. Can't say enough about Drew. I want to take every class he teaches whether I need it or not because I've learned so much in this one.

5.0
1.0
ENG111H
Apr 30, 2009

THE BEST ENGLISH TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD!! No joke! He takes away all the rules and barriers involved with most writing courses and lets you be you. I can't say enough about Drew. If your debating about taking his class, stop, and just take it. You won't be sorry! Take it from a GUY that didn't even like writing before this class!

5.0
4.0
ENG112
Aug 15, 2009

Drew is the best of the very best. He is very open-minded and makes you feel comfortable in his class. Plus, he is always willing to help you no matter what process of writing you're at, whether its your final draft or your discovery draft. I wish I was still at Delta so I could takes one of his classes again!

4.0
3.0
ENG111H
Feb 16, 2010

Great instructor! Allows you to be creative and your own person. Doesn't push you to agree with him. Very easy going, makes class fun and is INTERESTING! I would definitely recommend him.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Mar 31, 2010

He's hilarious. Super helpful, easy to understand, and deeply knowledgable.

5.0
3.0
ENG112H
Sep 4, 2010

This is the second time I've had Drew as my instructor. He once again proved to me that he's the best teacher at Delta: the most informative, kind, and helpful in my experience. He is very knowledgeable about the things he teaches. He encourages creative and critical thinking and isn't a very hard grader if you apply yourself. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Oct 27, 2010

He was a great teacher! He made me feel free as a writer and able to express myself. He will help if you need it, and I highly recomment this class!

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Dec 29, 2010

Drew is an amazing teacher.He lets you be creative and doesn't push you to do anything you don't want to. If you have a chance take him! it will be the best English class ever!

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Apr 5, 2011

Very funny and great teacher! I loved writing and his class and he made things fun and smooth. Very easy class if you write, but I didn't find him very helpful! Highly recommend this teacher, but beware of the community... his wife is harsh!

5.0
2.0
ENG112H
Jun 15, 2011

Drew puts students before himself 100%. He had no obligation to go above and beyond in order to help me, but he did. I learned so much from him, and will be forever fortunate for all that he helped me accomplish in an out of class!

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Aug 31, 2011

Tonight was my first night in his class and I was excited before the class because of his reviews and even more excited to go back. I think that this will be a great semester and something I'm going to enjoy.

5.0
1.0
COMP111
Oct 25, 2011

Drew is a great teacher. his class is very relaxed. He gives you plenty of time to work or assignments, And i actually learn something from him every class. he entourages you to improve your writing not just do it for a grade. Ill be talking more classes with him

5.0
1.0
ENG111H
Dec 1, 2011

Great teacher. super funny, and very available to his students. I feel bad for his wife, he seems to be married to the job, but goot for us

5.0
1.0
ENG111H
Dec 9, 2011

Was very helpful and understanding. Very easy and simple class, the only real way to fail is to not show up. Students WILL leave the class having learned at least ONE thing.

5.0
2.0
COMP111
Dec 13, 2011

Drew is a great teacher.The first day in class i learned more about writing then I did my entire time in high school.He really tries helping anyway he can.I would totally recommend him, and plan on taking any class I can with him.

5.0
3.0
ENG111H
Jan 2, 2012

encourages creativity by ignoring standard rules and letting the writing flow

4.0
2.0
ENG111
Feb 6, 2012

Awesome teacher. I took him for an Honors course, and it was easier to understand than any class I had in high school. I would highly recommend taking him, he's very into what he's teaching.

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Mar 3, 2012

Hands down...One of the best professors at Delta. His approach from day 1 made me sit up and take interest. He has the ability to relate to his students and he makes class interesting and fun; I looked forward to attending class. I feel as though I left that class an even better writer than before I started, which is the whole point. Eng111H

5.0
3.0
COMP101
Apr 10, 2012

Drew was fabulous! He kept class interesting. He was always in touch with his students. I never went without a response to an email or phone call. He is concerned about his students doing well. He wants to see them succeed. By far one of THE BEST professors I've had!

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Jun 1, 2012

Best professor ever. Had several classes with him. He challenges students to think outside the box. Very helpful and nice.

5.0
3.0
ENG111
Nov 3, 2012

Drew is absolutely amazing. He's so helpful and will always, always make sure that you clearly understand assignments. As long as you write the papers and participate in the discussions, you'll pass.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Dec 14, 2012

Drew is a very good teacher. I took this class on line. As long as you do your homework as assigned, the class is a breeze. The majority of the class consits of writing papers, but they relate to your interests and don't involve research. This is the best English teacher I have had. Highly recommended.

4.0
3.0
ENG111H
Mar 25, 2013

Drew was a great teacher! He always made class fun and interesting! There was a lot of group discussions and the papers we had to write were actually enjoyable! There was no exam. He always shares stories and is hilarious! As long as you do all the homework and put effort towards the papers, you should get an easy A. If you can TAKE HIM!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG112
Apr 12, 2013

Drew is an awesome teacher!!! He makes you enjoy English! I took a learning community class with him and his wife and it was by far the best class I've EVER taken!!

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
May 28, 2013

DREW IS AMAZING! Hes one of the best professors at Delta. He really cares about you passing and made writing seem so easy and personal. I don't like writing but I really enjoyed his class

5.0
4.0
ENG111
Sep 2, 2013

Wonderful professor! I would take him again. He was very helpful, clear, and gave great feedback on assignments. He wants you to do your best. He made English class very enjoyable.

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Dec 6, 2013

Drew was an Awesome professor! I'm not the best at english and I did great in his honors course because he was so helpful.

4.0
1.0
HONORSCOLLOQUY
Jul 16, 2014

Loved Drew! Awesome teacher that really makes you think each week and made class actually interesting.

5.0
1.0
ENG111H
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2014

I have always hated writing until I started Drew's class. Makes writing seem like a much easier and fun thing to do than ever before. Even though lectures can be long at times, we all love him for the things we've learned and how he treats us. Even though you are working on your journals or paper every week, it becomes second nature. Take him!!!!

3.0
3.0
ENG201H
Grade: A-
May 2, 2015

Drew is a great guy, but be prepared to sit through long lectures and have to talk alot about creativity both in its from and comparing to Da Vinci and Shakespeare. You have two projects and journals throughout the class. I really liked our first project getting to write the definition of something (hard to explain), but hated the 2nd creative proj

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Grade: A
May 7, 2015

I have to say that I was very nervous about taking an online course. This was a great experience! If there was any confusion with an assignment, he was there to answer any questions. I would highly recommend taking him! I never knew that I enjoyed writing as much as I did. It helped that we were able to write about our own life experiences.

5.0
2.0
111
May 17, 2015

I never thought I would be good at writing until this class. Even online I could tell he has an amazing personality & truly cares about his students. He definitely made me more confident in my writing & the topics were actually very useful. There were only three papers & they were all handed in drafts so the for the final you knew what to fix.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2015

After 25 years of being away from a college classroom and forty years from being there the first time, let along taking a class on-line, I was very leery of starting over. Drew put all my fears to rest. He answered all questions and gave great feedback! Thank you!!

5.0
2.0
ENG111
Dec 10, 2015

Drew made this class very easy to pass. We wrote three papers total, with smaller assignments in between. His feedback was really clear and helpful. I never had any problems with him at all.

5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2015

Drew was an AWESOME teacher! I have 0 complaints, he was so helpful and nice! I loved this class, 3 essays, and discussions over Nickel and Dimed. Easy A! Even online Drew was incredibly warm and helpful!

5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Drew is an excellent teacher. He truly cares about your writing, and wants to help make you a writer that could be published. Drew makes the class very easy to pass and get an A. He feels writing cannot be formulaic and simply graded, and cares more about improving your skills than he does about a grade (although it us very easy to get an A).

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG112H
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

This class is part of a learning community with History 111HW. Drew saves the day for the class time. He is a very easy grader, and wants you to be a very good writer. In 112, he puts a little more emphasis on grading than he did in 111, but he is still just as helpful and easy. Probably one of the best and kindest teachers at Delta.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG111H
Nov 8, 2016
Would take again

Drew is an excellent professor. ENG111H is a fun class and is an easy A. The papers were fun topics and easy to write. The book was interesting and the journals took 10 minutes tops. He gives excellent feedback and believes that grades should be based on progress not on grammar and content. Be prepared to participate and to read papers.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
2.0
4.0
ENG111H
Jan 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had to get help from classmates/the internet outside of class. If you ask a question, he turns it back on you. Assigns you tons of work that's irrelevant to your writing. Makes you have hour-long discussions, read a poorly written novel, and do lots of work that doesn't relate to your writing. Had to rely solely on prior knowledge for everything.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
ENG111
Grade: A-
Jan 9, 2017
Would take again

No games, straight to the the point. If papers were not exactly what he was looking for, he gave second chances to receive and A instead of a lower grade, flexible.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
HIS290W
Grade: A-
Feb 28, 2017
Would take again

Andrew Colenbrander Is a fantastic teacher with a love for history and class discussion. Depending on what class you take with him you may end up reading quite a bit. I took a History of the World Wars class and it was a rather reading heavy class. Instead of a text book we were assigned to read "Hiroshima" and "All Quiet On The Western Front".

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
IHU201H
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

Drew is an excellent instructor. He is a very easy grader, but he does assign a fair amount of busy work. His main focus is on the big projects and the little things are supposed to help you to complete your big projects. He is a little longwinded, but he really wants you to learn.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2017
Would take again

One of the easiest classes I've taken. You'd be dumb not to take this professor if you have the choice.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
ENG111112H
Grade: A
Feb 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Insanely easy grader, irrelevant busy work, boring in class lectures. Easy A, but I will not take again. Also, the novel we read was poorly written.

5.0
2.0
ENG201H
Grade: A+
Feb 28, 2018
Would take again

I took Drew for Honors Colloquy. He is a great professor that gets you thinking. You will get an A if you do all your work and put in your best effort. Its a fun class. I definitely recommend him!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
1.0
1.0
ENG111
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Drew has disappeared leaving us with Sara W. Not sure what happened to Drew, but Sara won't give us a straight answer. Hope he is okay but it seems like he isn't coming back to our class this semester.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

81%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A- (3)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 15 reported grades
A: 8
A-: 3
A+: 2
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (7)
Caring (4)
Inspirational (2)
Participation matters (2)
Get ready to read (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
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111

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111112

5.0

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ENG

5.0

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112H

5.0

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ENG228

5.0

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111112

3.0

ENG228

3.0

ENG11112

3.0

ENGLISH111112

3.0

LIT229

3.0

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