I took Kathy for a lab and the sheets she handed out to her regular classes were helpful for the chem I was in. She was helpful to my class, of course it was a lab.

Ms. Mitchell is extremely fair and does an excellent job providing assignments and homework. Whatever grade you get in her class is definitely the grade you earned.

There's a reason the last 4 letters in her name spell hell. It isnt her teaching ability that stinks, its her tests and quizzes. Hardest problems worth 15 to 20 points each, so if you miss more than one problem on a test or quiz your failing.

i had her for intro chem and chem1 if you respect her and do the homework she assigns you will have an awsome base for chem she does however play favorites, but if you're on her good side she'll be an asset to your education

Very helpful and nice! I got an A in the introduction class and a B in Chem1. :-)

The BEST Chem teacher at the Clearwater campus PERIOD. Explains everything perfectly and is always willing to help. The posts under mine saying she is a bad teacher are 100% BS. She fills your brain with Chem knowledge. Awesome Teacher! If you need to take CHEM 2/Organic take Stodden @ Tarpon Campus

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The only thing I can say is that the people below this post obviously shouldn't take Chemistry if they couldn't pass her class. I've never had such a clear teacher & one so enthusiastic about their subject. Her teaching style is awesome & you can be assured that you will learn & remember all material. Also gives great wrkshts to help learn material

Hard grader but only because she wants you to really understand the material. Explains things very well.

I actually loved Ms. Mitchell! I felt like she was extremely helpful and because science is my weakest subject, I usually needed extra explanation. I took this class once before with someone else and dropped it three weeks in, then took Ms. Mitchell with an A average. If you pay attention and do the homework problems, you'll do fine!

great teacher! test are easy.

Ms. Mitchell is a great teacher! She can get rather paranoid sometimes, but she teaches well and I made an A in her class regardless of the fact that I'm horrible in science. She's a fair grader and explains things very clearly; will also help you outside of class.

I was in her intro to Chem class and she was very helpful. She does however only help those who have tried a problem and can't figure it out, but thats to be expected. And this is to everyone who made comments about her not helping slow learners... HELLO, it's Chemistry. Get a tutor if you need that much attention.

I took her for Intro Chem and lab. She's hard, but do the homework and don't goof off. She's nice and classy, but very old school. Her tests are difficult because some problems can be worth 10 or 12 points alone.

If you study, you will get an A

I took her for Intro and Chem 1, and I thought she was the same in both. She goes over enough examples from the book and worksheets to help you understand. Her tests aren't very hard if you study, and she tells you what's going to be on it. And don't ask stupid questions or she'll snap at you. Overall, I liked her and would take her agian.

I took her for intro, chm 1 & 2 and absolutely loved her. I don't necessarily think she plays favorites, but is only willing to help those who try to help themselves. She wont do the work for you! She's so enthusiastic about chemistry and she explains subject matter in a way that's easy to understand.

Awesome professor. I did not even have to open my book and got an A

She is a realy great teacher, explains things well, i never used the book, tests are kinda hard but aren't bad if you study and do all the works she gives, i dropped chem my first time around but thanks to kathy mitchel i got through it with an A+, i would recomend her to anyone who wants to learn and actualy do the work, not just get an easy a

Ms. Mitchell is a good teacher. She has a no nonsense attitude and has high expectations for her students. The test are not hard if you do homework and compleate the worksheets that are handed out in class. This is a great class for serious students.

She is a nice teacher.I have never had a problem asking her questions. The course itself is hard. Make sure you make time to study the material.Good luck in chemistry. :)

This was one of the Best teachers I have ever had at SPC. She knows her stuff there for knows how to teach it. Highly recommend. This is not an easy A. Its chem and you do have to study, but as long as you study what she gives you, you'll be fine.

This is not an easy A class. If you do your homework, worksheets,& study, you'll be fine. She goes over worksheet problems in class & gives you the answer key to check them. She always answers questions in class or in her office. If you are a serious student who has to take a lot of chm, this is a good teacher to take, She knows her stuff.

She made the class unnecessarily hard, such as memorizing conversion units that you'll forget after handing her the exam. If you wanna live for this class, then take it, but you're better off trying a different teacher. Many were getting low grades despite having studied hard. Avoid this teacher. On the positive side, she was a very nice person.

I have worked with her for more than 3 years. I took her for CHM 1025 all the way thru 1046. She's such a nice person, she does want her students to succeed. But you do have to be a serious student. I love her teaching style, the handouts that she provides are really helpful. Honestly, she's the BEST Chemistry professor I ever had!!!!!!

I find her very easy and has a good sense of humor. I have to admit, she looked really mean and hard at first, but she was in fact a good teacher, you actually learn the material! Crystal clear on her lectures. She doesn't always follow the way the book does it, but most of her ways are easier anyways. No homework!

She is very helpful and crystal clear on her material. She actually wants her students to pass! I actually learn a lot in her class. Do homework/worksheets that she gives...practice makes perfect! (Plus, some questions are on her tests). However, very strict on attendance policy, so never be late or miss a class!

not a fun professor. her lectures are very hard to understand because she teaches higher levels of chem, so she kind of runs through intro and chem 1. If you are not 100% adept in chemistry, please DO NOT TAKE HER. You will regret it.

When I first signed up for her class I was a bit hesitant because of what I read on here but, she's a great teacher. She explained everyting thoroughly, no surprises on the quizzes or tests. HW isn't mandatory but it helps if you do it! I REALLY LIKED HER CLASS

I really enjoyed her class!You actually have to work to earn a good grade in her class, which I think is what makes a good instructor. Do the homework/worksheets(not mandatory but really helps you learn the material),read the text,& STUDY & you will do very well. All she talks about will be more clear if you read the text before she lectures on it.

Anyone giving Prof. Mitchell a poor rating just did not apply themselves to the class. I did the homeworks and worksheets she assigned, read the book sometimes and studied the reviews for the exams. I made an A in the course. I received the help I needed anytime I needed it. I had her for both intro and chem 1 + labs and made A's in all of them.

She is not a nice teacher, but she did show everything in her lectures that were on the exam. People who did not attend would of course do worse. It is not only the teacher's job to teach, but also the student's job to study and attend class. We had a kid who slept and snored in class, but he still did well in the course.

Don't listen to all the bad ratings here! You can't just coast through the class - you need to study, but it's nothing really hard. Just make sure you do the homework and email her if you have any questions. She's clear, very friendly, and is willing to stay after class and talk with you until you understand something. I totally recommend her!!

Really really good teacher, best chem teacher at clearwater campus, I'm currently taken nicely for 1045, and he's not half as clear or helpful during class, plus we're not going to cover 3 chapters!!! I feel bad for those who have to go to chem 2!

She is very clear when explaining. Sometimes she gets very into the subject and starts using a lot of chemistry terminology and that could cause some difficulty when trying to understand her. Other than that, she can be funny at times. She is very strict and honest. Quizzes drops 2, tests, and final 20%. Not an easy A.

I thought she was a good teacher. The thing I liked about her was studying her worksheets almost guaranteed an A on her tests. She was just a little harsh on those who asked questions.

Prof Mitchell is a great teacher. She really loves what she does and loves chemistry. She's always willing to help. If you just follow her rules (which are relatively strict but not outrageous) then you'll get along great. Do the worksheets and the homework and you'll do just fine. I highly recommend her!!

I was hesitant to take her class because of some of the reviews that I saw on here but I really enjoyed her class. Chemistry was challenging for me in high school, but I had very little trouble with Ms. Mitchell as my instructor. If you attend class, take notes actively, and do the practice worksheets that she provides, you should do just fine.

Great teacher! If you go to class and pay attention she is one of the most helpful teachers I have ever been around. This class is not supposed to be easy; I would rather learn something than take a mindless class. I would recommend to everyone that takes college seriously. I had her for intro chem and chem I. Wish she taught chem II.

Prof. Mitchell is knowledgable on the subject and will answer your questions. If you study the chapters assigned then you will know the material for the exams/quizzes. You get what you put in really. Recommended.

This class is gives you a more thorough understanding of what is taught in CHM 1025. If you practice with all the worksheets she provides, you'll succeed. Not the easiest teacher, but not the hardest. I wish she taught higher than CHM 1025 and 2045 because I would definitely take her again.

Prof Mitchell is an awesome chem teacher. I honestly would not have passed if it wasn't for her. She gives worksheets for everything. She is hard and has the attitude that you should have learned it in 1025, but she helps you understand. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have received an A in Chem. Thank you Prof Mitchell. Taker her. Seriously.

Ms. Mitchell is an awesome teacher. CHM is not an easy class to learn but she will ALWAYS make time to help you. Answers your emails the same day usually. She's stern, but if you just follow what she says you'll be fine. She gives you worksheets to practice. DO THEM. If you do, you'll do well on the test. I would have gotten an A if I studied ever

Take her class!!! She's really good. If you can do the worksheets, you'll get an A on the exams. Extra credit questions on every exam. She's the best chem teacher I had.

She's really good. If you can do the worksheets, you'll get an A on the exams. Extra credit questions on every exam. She explains very well.

Great teacher. You HAVE to study if you want an A. Do the post chapter homework (not graded), do the worksheets and you are gonna be good. The tests are really hard but you are not gonna get surprises on them. Everything is covered in class. Her lectures are really awesome and you really learn. STRONGLY RECOMMEND HER.

Look, all these people that are complaining obviously expected an easy class. Ms. Mitchell is a GREAT teacher. If you actually STUDY and pay attention, her class is a snap. She is very nice and probably my favorite teacher because she is fair.

She's a great teacher and very nice, she has taught me alot i hope i get her next semester!

Had her for the lab portion of 1025. Lab was not extremly difficult, but you have to pay attention. She is a pretty tough grader, and doesn't put up with much nonsense. She's a little snippy with questions she feels you should know...which can sometimes get annoying if you are just confused about something.

I took prof.Mitchell for intro CHM &CHM 1.Honestly, she is the best chemistry prof I've ever had.She is straight forward.If you do the worksheets that she provides,pay attention in the class,and study the materials, you'll for sure have an A.She gives extra questions in every exam.I definitely recommend her for chemistry lovers &serious students.

Honestly the best teacher I have ever ha. Not an easy class though, Ive easily put in over 100 hrs of studying, If you need this to advance in chemistry, she forces you to know the foundation and I thank her tremendously. Very helpful and its funny when she makes chemistry jokes haha

I had Prof. Mitchell for lecture and lab, which is an extremely wise idea. She's the best chem professor on SPC's Clearwater campus, and she is persistent when it comes to you doing well in her class. She's got a lot of rules, which may turn you off at first, but once you get to know her, she's an effective instructor and a personable lady!

I chose Professor Mitchell for both Chem I and Intro to Chem. She is an exceptional professor and I highly recommend her! If you do her worksheets (which are excellent) and read the book you will do well. She teaches in a way that you learn material rather than have to try to memorize everything. Highly suggest you take her for lab too!

She is really nice and helpful once you get to know her. Don't read the books as much, focus on her worksheets and lectures. The worksheets ARE the test questions!! And ASK if you need help, be super nice, and she will like you.

Super tough grader and doesn't put up with nonsense whatsoever. However, she really is an awesome teacher and is very helpful towards those who care to learn. She is good with responding to emails. Make sure not to be late for her class or you will not be allowed in. Super strict but very fair, how a teacher should be.

Honestly, you don't need the book. And her online worksheets are the TEST questions. If people complain, its because they don't study. I only looked over the worksheets before the exams and have an A! OWL is online, and the final is 20% grade but its the same questions from other tests. Lecture she is great!! Lab is harder. :(

OWL includes an online copy of the book. She'll say you have to bring the book to class but I just used OWL and got an A. Show up to class because her tests only cover what she goes over in lecture, and the book contains a lot of information not on the tests. If you pay attention in class and do the worksheets and OWL assignments you'll get an A.

I took Prof. Mitchell for both Intro and Gen CHM. She's a good, helpful professor, posts worksheets and critical info that will need to be practiced/memorized for the exam. She could be a bit more involved in lab, but otherwise I got a lot out of my time in her classes.

*Dont need the book.*Test are all that she grades, and OWL. *Attend class & do the work sheets and you will GET A! *She is SUPER NICE when you get to know her! *Just focus on what she teaches, anything else is NOT on TEST. *Tests are 20-30 questions, multiple choice!

Come to class, do the worksheets posted online, study for the tests and you'll get a good grade. No homework is given and the 4 exams and the final are the only grades averaged.

Four tests + Final all equally weighted. She is quite frankly the best on campus, she is in no rush and takes her time through everything so you can fully understand it. She does not tolerate nonsense. Slightly strict policies as far as cell phones go. I was up at night to be the first in her Gem Chem class, I would recommend her to anyone.

She's not the easiest teacher to take for Chemistry, but as long as you study for the tests with her review guides, you'll do fine in the class. She teaches the material well.

Professor Mitchell doesn't tolerate tardiness or nonsense in her class and can come off as mean. She's there to teach, not be your friend. Posts worksheets online that are not graded, but really help with understanding the material. Tests and quizzes are somewhat difficult. Reading the chapters is recommended to do well in the class.

A great teacher. I would totally recommend her. A little dry, but still likable. She lays everything out explicitly and uses metaphors for understanding. I wish I could be taking her for Chem 1. Bring highlighters and get ready to memorize.

She is extremely clear and organized with her examples. She's hard on you and grading, which i really liked for a intro to chem class because now i have a good understanding on the foundation of chemistry. She knows what she's talking about. anyone who didn't do well with her most likely had bad study habits. I wish was able to take her for chem 1.

Professor Mitchell is exactly what you should expect from a great chemistry professor. She is clear, knows the material that she is teaching extensively, and never tests on anything that she has not covered in class. Yes she gives a lot to memorize but she expects that you study like any good college student should. I wish I had her for chem 1.

Mitchell is an absolutely wonderful teacher if you're willing to learn. She's very clear in what she expects and in all of her explanations of the topics. However, she is a bit on the quiet side, so taking her early in the morning without coffee is difficult at times. Bring your book each day and you'll be fine. Would definitely take her again.

Her ratings should be much higher, i feel like students who expect a smiley interactive professor confuse this with her being "mean". I couldn't be more grateful that i had her, she teaches so well and clear, she taught me how to organize & simplify complicated concepts, because of her methods I've been able to do so well in my upper chem classes.

I had her for lab as well, and I am definitely going to miss her. She's wonderful. If you're expecting some bubbly woman who will hand you an easy A, don't bother. She truly wants to help people learn and is very thorough in her teaching. Be prepared to write and pay attention in class and you'll be fine. Online OWL homework is mandatory.

She explained everything clearly during her lectures. I felt like I had a good grasp on each new topic assigned and if I did not, I could go to her for help. She was available when I needed her and responded promptly to emails. She even let me make-up and exam or a test because I had slept through my alarm, only once, mind you.

Had Dr. Mitchell for lab, she is a good choice. Very clear on instructions and expectations. Very good about answering questions. She is not a fan of lateness or other signs that you aren't taking the class seriously. I'd take her again.

She explains every concept very thoroughly. Do the chapter worksheets and study from them and you will do well in the class. OWL homework assignments for each chapter. She is very straight forward and lets you know her expectations at the beginning of the semester.

Did not use the book, did use the OWL access. She teaches by powerpoint and goes through numerous examples very thoroughly. Do the worksheets for each chapter and you will be well prepared for the test. Tests and OWL assignments make up the majority of your grade.

I took her for chem 1. The book is important to help understand the material but she has a lot of worksheets for practicing problems. The online assignments took some time, but overall I think they helped. Those who said that she doesn't care or is not available must not have tried. She was very available for help and guidance. Not an easy class.

Chemistry is one of the hardest classes that I have taken. I had to spend a lot of time doing practice problems and that helped me to succeed in the class with an A. If you aren't willing to put in the time you won't do well. Mrs. Mitchell explains everything really well and is very helpful if you ask. The rest is up to you.

Her caliber as a teacher is unrivaled, She works through everything with the class and is willing to spend extra time or revisit concepts that you are having trouble with. Her wonderful method of teaching was instrumental to my success, I loved the no nonsense atmosphere of her classroom, come ready to learn! Great personality, very approachable.

I'm so happy I decided to give Chemistry another try and took it with Prof. Mitchell!! She is so thorough and easy to understand. She's direct, to the point and teaches you exactly what you are tested on. She also provides extra credit options on her tests! I advise you sit in the front of her class because she is a bit soft spoken.

She is a great professor! Provides lots of non-graded worksheets for a thorough understanding of the material. Her lectures are given very clearly and teaches exactly what you're tested on.

Prof Mitchell's class is pretty vigorous, but if you pay attention and work hard you'll definitely do well. Just realize that she is a very particular grader--I got points off because of how I wrote the letter A.

She is a great professor. Tests are difficult but exactly what she teaches in class. Take note, do the worksheet and you will pass. Highly recommend her if you really want to study Chemistry.

I walked into her class with a negative attitude thinking i was going to fail . This is a really challenging class , i realized its all about how you approach the class . She guided me in the right direction for help as well overall good professor

She can be vague but she is always available if you need more clarification. She truly cares about her students and the grades they get so don't hesitate asking her if you're struggling. That said, she is tough when it comes to grades and has a no nonsense attitude regarding kids that think they can get an easy A. She is a wealth of knowledge too.

She was very nice outside of the classroom and she warmed up in the classroom at the end of the semester. We did have to use the textbook. She was very clear cut on what she wanted from us. If youre regularly late to class, dont take her class. She will lock you out of the room and you wont be able to do the lab. Overall, a good, strict teacher.

Shes a very good professor; however, she will only mark your answer wrong and not show you the correct format to solve it. If you say you are not good at something directly to her she wont help you. You have to have an optimistic view when asking her a question to get a reasonable hint or answer.

Nothing too bad or too good about her as a teacher. 5 multiple choice tests and 4-10 extra credit points on each one. I would not say she is a tough grader. Expect the usual. Very nice person. She will really like you if you study.

Grade is based on tests on homework. No extra credit is offered but if you study for the exams and do the worksheets you'll pass.

If you are looking for an easy A, this class is not for you. If you are looking to actually learn chemistry this is a great class! Professor Mitchell explains everything very well. Easy class if you are there to learn.

Professor Mitchell is a professor that actively wants her students to succeed. I've never been the best at chem, to be honest. In the online course, the grading criteria, provided material, and video lectures really helped me pass. It takes a lot of self-discipline as this is self-paced class, to an extent.

I took Professor Mitchell in person and had a very good time learning. She was very helpful and wanted you to succeed. This class was hard however and she didnt grade things until the very end, but I dont hold that against her. I would recommend her for face to face lab.

Professor Mitchell did a great job. Clear, fair grading that was mostly exam based. The material on the exams 100% came from 3-5 hours of youtube videos and online "homework." All grades were automatically instantly calculated (don't know what that other reviewer was talking about). No attendence grade. Minimal penalty for late work.

Her tests are really not all that difficult, if you study the basic material that she provides to you , you should be able to pass. The homework you could do over and over until the due date to ensure you get as high of a grade as you want. She drops your lowest test grade and lowest homework. I would take her again in a heart beat.

The best professor I have ever had. Her class is so easy if you just do the worksheets that are exactly like her exams. Do the homework, show up to class and you will do great.

Difficult semesters due to hurricanes, but took the time to explain material to students and would stay after class to explain further if necessary. Kind and understanding. Only downside was not allowing computers or iPads for notes during lectures. Pen and paper only.

I did not have any issues with Professor Mitchell. If you do the work and watch the videos supplied, you will do great. I also like how there were practice exams for each test and final. When I was unsure about something or had questions, I would receive a quick email back from her. She was always professional and respectful.

Very detail-oriented, and has high standards on showing work and attendance. Not the right professor for everybody, but I liked the class! She's very clear and upfront about test dates and classroom policies. Arrive on time, don't be absent, show your work, study for the tests, and you'll have no problem with her. Definitely knows her stuff, too!

Good teacher overall. All the lectures and homework are straightforward and easy to understand. The worksheets are what you use to study for every test. If you just look at the test review and do the worksheets, you will do good on every test, just trust me. She does not like people talking in class though or like falling asleep.