Very informative and draws on her knowledge of language very frequently. Specifically etymology. You don't need to buy the text. Take good notes and the tests are fine. Sitback and enjoy the class!

Fantastic teacher. Very intresting. Most everything she says will probably be on the test, so take good notes. The things she repeat are very important. Don't need to buy the text.

Staley is amazing. Especially when she teaches you how to say '****' in three different languages. AMAZING IS THE WORD.

This girl knows her material and is willing to help anyone outside of class if they need help. Every week she has a 1 hour review session, which extremely helpful. She is their to make you succeed and she doesnt trick you on the tests.

I love this lady. She is the smartest woman alive...Staley for President!!!!!

She is a very good teacher. I got to say **** in class and she thought it was cool. You got to love her for that. Just know that art app has a untold lab tacked onto it. You will NEED to go to the slide viewing room (they don't tell you that).

She is a great instructor, really knows her material and history...lived in the area for a while that she taught us about. She is very excited about the material and makes it fun to learn! Plan on a few trips to the Portland Art Museum (discounted rate) to do one paper for the class. Very fun class.

Lisa was an excellent teacher. I had her for two classes. I knew a lot about art after that. I can now critque art using terms before i said i don't like it. fun class. I'm sorry to see her gone. hopefully she returns and i might take 155.

I've never been exposed to a more passionate, more knowledgable, more enjoyable, more real, more human, more influential, more EXCITING professor. Her classes are awwwwesome. Very enlightening.

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Great teacher, and very enthusiastic. She makes sure that things are crystal clear, and is very helpful. Assignments are tough, but she gives plenty of information to make them do-able. Has the ability to make a sometimes boring subject interesting. Highly recommended.

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Lisa is a very good teacher, passionate and kinda quirky. A good break from boring classes, she makes it fun!

Passionate about art. Though she did repeat herself, her animated demeaner caught my attention. There's alot of material, alot of dates/monuments/architecture/paintings to memorize (location, style, etc), but if you take ALOT of notes and go over flash cards a bit, you're good. I love her so much that I've squeezed ART 220 and ART 222 in.

Best teacher I've ever had! If you're going to take Art History at Clark, definitely take it with Lisa! She made the subject fun and interesting.

Same great passion and spirit! So easy to approach, so helpful! Always smiling, always ready to help and clear things up! The hardest part are the tests. Prepare to write for 50 minutes non-stop on the regular tests; Finals consist of a 50 min "short" question cluster, and a LONG question cluster.

AWESOME TEACHER. Staley rocks. She knows everything there is to know about art history it seems. I have taken 2 of her classes so far, and look forward to taking more. Most people take notes in class. It's deffinately a good idea. Her tests are difficult but they are very straight forward. So you won't get confused with round-about question

So friendly, and she made each lesson interesting, even for those who were just looking for an easy Humanitites credit. It was quite frankly one of the most interesting classes I've ever taken from one of the best professors I've ever had.

She has a tone of enthuasiasm. She loves what she is doing and that makes the class so much better. She will help you if you have any questions.

I took Staley's Baroque Art class but had to drop it due to credit overload. If you are looking to learn everything about art from a person who lives & practically breathes it, Staley needs to be your teacher, PERIOD.

fun class i love it but the tests are hard

AMAZING. Lisa is very passionate about what she teaches, and although the tests may be hard, she is completely willing to help. She lives and breathes art, and unlike many who love something- she teaches is BEAUTIFULLY. Expect to put some studying in and to take notes, if you do, you will feel so proud! Can't wait to take another!

Lisa is an AMAZING teacher. She absolutely loves what she does, she's funny, and brilliant. This is by far my favorite class I've ever taken and probably will ever take. If you get caught sleeping you deserve to be asked to leave, she takes learning seriously because she lives and breathes art history and knows you'll benefit from what you learn.

No textbook=LOTS OF NOTES :)...Art Appreciation 151...She really knows what she is doing. I've learned alot from her. Pretty interesting class, but very hard exams. She expects ALOT!!!... I urge you to take PLENTY OF THOUROUGH NOTES!

Lisa is AMAZING! She is so passionate about the class that you can't help but enjoy it. 2 major tests which arent bad if you go to the study sessions, which i HIGHLY recommend. 1 paper, wasn't hard. Her class is awesome and she is one of the best teachers I've ever had!

I loved Lisa, she loves her job a lot and really strives hard to get her teaching points across to students. She repeats key points over and over again and it was almost engraved into my head. It made taking the tests a bit easier and she gives you what she is going to put on her tests at least a week before it. No joke, it is word for word what th

BEWARE-Lisa is a double edged sword. She is incredibly passionate about the subject matter and she is fantastic when it comes to giving you lots of extra help. BUT she is very scattered during lectures, you will take TONS of notes that wind up having nothing to do with exams. she is also a very tough grader on tests and papers.

She is a great teacher who really knows what she's talking about and is passionate about art. She is very kind, approachable and willing to help.

Take a class from her! You will never get another chance to learn about art the same way. When she lectures she draws from years of experience, knowledge, and travel, and she has more passion in her little finger than most people do in their whole life. She is worth knowing.

FAVORITE PROFESSOR! I had absolutely no interest in art before this class; now I can't get enough of it! Lisa has so much passion concerning art. It makes class so much fun. AND, she teaches you cuss words in a million languages. The class is pretty easy. I definitely reccomend the review sessions she has before the midterm & final. Very helpful!

I def. did not care about art prior to this class, I have such a greater appreciation about art now! I am taking lisas 223 class next quater! She is very passionate about art and is full of information. Def. go to the review sessions before exams, super helpful! You learn so much more than art. Culture, religion, different languages, wars, history!

GREAT TEACHER. VERY ENCOURAGING. YOU MUST ATTEND LECTURES. TAKE BETTER THAN EXCELLENT NOTES. MUST COMPLETE EASY ART PROJECTS.

i dont know anyone that could make art as cool as she does...

I love this teacher. It is pertinent that you take notes and make it to every class. Be sure to study your notes regularly and participate in group discussions and you're sure to receive a good grade. She generally repeats things that are important to know, so you write them down. She is very helpful and is always happy to extend discussion.

Lisa is an amazing and talented teacher. She makes herself available to you for questions or discussions outside of class. But because there is no textbooks for this class, you must attend every class and take QUALITY notes. As long as you enjoy learning this class should be a breeze for you =)

This class looks at art on a screen in a dark room and involves taking lots of notes. Lisa is really interactive and makes it fun. She is enthusiastic and does her best to entertain the class. I loved going to class, but you can't miss very many classes because there's no text book, only class notes. Lisa won the Exceptional Faculty Award!

I have had Staley for two classes so far and she has such a passion for art it made me want to take another one of her classes just for fun next quarter! Her projects are beneficial not just busiwork. SHE IS SUPER!

Lisa is the best teacher I have ever had. She knows her stuff and keeps the class interesting. She is very approachable and is always willing to help you on your papers outside of class. I would recommend her classes to anyone. They do require lots of studying and you must attend class, but the material you learn is very interesting and worthwhile

She is amazing!!!!!!

Lisa is great! You can tell that she LOVES art. The class is mandatory, but it is okay if you happen to miss a day. She meets with every student which helps her understand where you are at. I didn't know a lot about art, but she made it fun. The tests are a little intimidating, although I did well on both. Take her class, you will be glad you did.

Lisa is great! She is helpful, encouraging and will go above and beyond for her students!

I was thinking that I was going to hate this class before I started and it was one of my favorites by the end of the quarter. She is a great teacher and will talk to you any time. The test is a little scary but I did well on both of them. I really liked the trip to the art museum in Portland, just wish I had more time to explore while I was ther

Most interesting and applicable class that I've taken at Clark. She'll educate you about art and correct your spelling as well! You'll learn more than art in her class. Take it.

Lisa Staley is hands down the best professor that I have had the pleasure of learning from at Clark College. My association with the subject material was extremely limited at first, but I was granted an in depth understanding of art and a great deal more about history after leaving. You will definitely get more than your money's worth!

Best class I've ever taken! If you are looking for an easy A, I wouldnt recommend Lisa but if your willing to work hard her class its extremely interesting and exciting! She has so much passion for what she teaches! A+++

Although Lisa did not use a text book she took a quality approach to teaching art history to a class with mixed interest in the subject. She made art history simple to understand and catered to the interests of the class. If anyone doesn't like her its because they aren't actively participating in the class. Learning is a two way street!

Best teacher. While she does expect a lot of out you and she really is a great teacher. You have to take a lot of notes, but she is easy to follow and makes the class interesting. I thought the class was going to be very boring at first, but it ended up being one of my favorite teachers. I would recommend her to everyone!

She is the best teacher I've ever had. She's stayed after and helped me several times. She cares about her students and wants to help them succeed!! I love her and would recommend her class to anyone.

BEST TEACHER!!!!!!! I usually hate any kind of history but she made each lecture super interesting and fun! She helps with literally anything you need help with and is awesome with grading :) Take this teacher!

This was a GREAT class to fulfil 5cr humanities(while taking human A\P 251 and eng 102).NO textbook=lots of note taking=having to be in class. Super NICE but expects alot! I have no interest in art (to an extent) but i LIKED this class & learned alot! 2 midterms which are two essays each, memorizing art & a 4 pg essay closer to the end of the term

I'm not a fan of liberalism and hippy artists. That said, Lisa did a tremendous job of making me appreciate art and that is the highest compliment you can give an instructor. Lisa is brilliant, full of life and is very passionate about art and its history. It's a a lot of lecture and note taking. I highly recommend this course, my fav. instructor.

By far the BEST professor I have ever had! Lisa is such a kind professor that cares about her students, and she is willing to help them in any way that she can. She is very optimistic and encouraging. Keeps the class entertaining and you learn a lot about art in the ancient world. She made learning about art fantastic!!

Lisa is such a great teacher! I am not very interested in art, and she actually made it interesting, and she is obviously very passionate about art history. She was also super entertaining, and fun. Bottom line, do the projects thoroughly, attend class, and study for the tests and you'll be golden.

Amazing teacher. Completely changed my perspective of how art has affected all cultures. Show up listen, and participate a little and the very few tests should be easy. Ask her anything and if she doesn't know the answer she will find it. Super fun, easy to talk, and seriously cares about her students.

Lisa Staley is very knowledgable and has many stories to tell. She's entertaining and funny and has definitely made it into my favorite teachers. You don't have a text book and her tests are basically just essays. If you go to class every day and take notes, you'll be set. It also doesn't hurt to contribute to the conversations.

Lisa is quite possibly the most fantastic teacher I've met. Not only is she amazing during class, but she also goes out of her way to ensure that you understand the material. You will not regret learning from this cultured, noble, and sweet woman. Yes, good note taking and effort is vital to this class.

Lisa is quite possibly the best teacher I have had! she really loves to teach and is so enthusiastic about it that sometimes she is goofy! she takes what could be a boring class and makes it interesting! beware though if you are in it just because you need the credits, she will call you out if you are texting/talking/not paying attention. A++

Amazing, passionate and just a great lady. She makes art history accessible and really interesting even if its not your thing. Not a history person yet here I am signing up for more of her classes. Yah I think she won me over. Be there, take notes, enjoy the work. She is the best you'll ever have.

What an amazing woman! I highly recommend taking a class with Lisa. Most definitely the best teacher I have had here at Clark. She cares so much for her students and just wants them to learn. My advice though is to come to class and show everyone respect! Participate and ask tons of questions.

The world is a better place with people like her in it! The most wonderful teacher you could ever have at clark. There is a reason her classes get so full and she will never turn down a student with an interest in art even if that means more work for her!

I was excited to take this class. Lisa Staley is a wonderful teacher, but I don't think her skills belong in a college atmosphere. She constantly harps you to take notes and repeats herself, which I find counter productive, and she makes attendance part of your grade. I will not be taking another course from her again.

I love people who motivate others to be the best they can be, she is definitely one of those people! She wants us to succeed in life and that's what makes her a great teacher! She will make you fall in love with art, and want to travel the world. That is all.

Hands down most passionate teacher I have ever had! She loves what she does and she loves her students.

Lisa truly brings out every artwork shown in class and the history of the time. She makes it so effortless to not only remember the info needed for the tests but makes the info so intriguing you are drawn in at every lecture. anybody looking for a art credit and good history fun take this class with Lisa.

Lisa was awesome! There is no textbook, but in her lectures she gives all the information you need for the midterm and final. No surprises. Art projects are easy, but you will need a little time to complete them. No homework. Take good notes and review and easy A! Recommend her!

Lisa is a passionate and lively teacher who LOVES her subject. Her tests are difficult and require A LOT of studying, but she gives you a study guide and it is doable. She is honest and really cares about art and her students.

I'm not sure which burns hotter ; her inner glow or the passion she Has about her work, She has more passion and enthusiasm in her little finger than I've had in my whole life. I highly recommend Professor Staley for a different look at art!

Lisa is incredibly passionate and deeply cares about her subject and students. She taught art through a relatable and inspiring perspective. I recommend this class to anyone! I took her first class with no knowledge of art history and it inspired me to change my major and continue studying. She is such a wonderful & inspiring mentor and person!

It was honestly one of the most interesting classes ive ever taken. You MUST show up for every class thought otherwise you will be lost. But you will want to show up for class. I have 0 interest in any kind of art history but this class was awesome. Lectures are long but interesting. SHES NOT KIDDING WHEN SHE SAYS WRITE DOWN E V E R Y T H I N G.

One of the best teachers in the Art department. Class is really in depth and you learn a lot about the stories and actual history behind the art. She's funny and super sweet. Has a review before test that pretty much tells you the answers, record it and memorize it . Learn the names and artist thats only hard part. Little to no homework.

Absolutely loved this class and instructor. Lisa is so enthusiastic about art and it is clear that she knows a ton about art history. She can be a tiny bit scattered at times but is always willing to clarify. The self portrait project was fun and I thoroughly enjoyed the Portland Art Museum field trip. Midterm and final are tough- be sure to study.

One of my favorite professors here at Clark. She was my professor for Art History years ago & last summer (2014) for Art 151. Very helpful, positive, and supportive of your goals and will try to answer your questions regarding the subjects in class. You must have interest in art! No txt required, but probably a field trip to the Portland Art Museum

Such a lovely professor. Even if you have no interest in Art History, you will really appreciate her lectures. She is very informative, funny, and a good all around person. Yes you've gotta do work, but you learn a great deal about the world with an incredible professor. I had absolutely no interest in any class related to art but I did love hers!

Super nice lady that knows how to make a class memorable. She does take attendance but its not detrimental to your grade if you miss a class here or there. She is very close with your students and will remember you and the work you've done. An easy A if you do your work. Love love love this teacher.

If you are an art person, you will love this class. However, if you are not an art person like me, this class will be somewhat of a challenge to you. There is no textbook or guided notes to follow along which made it very difficult for me to learn. She is very passionate about the subject, but did not make the class interesting enough for me.

Lisa is a amazing teacher. Her enthusiasm for art is breathtaking. She is clear and allows all students to participate in lecture with great feedback. She answers e-mails in a timely manner. No book so take notes!!

Great teacher, but the class is very unorganized. There is no textbook or guided notes so it is necessary to be in class. If you are an art lover, you will enjoy this class, but if you aren't, this class will be very boring for you.

Lisa is incredible. As an artist, I loved this class! She is very well informed and is approachable. She keeps in mind that everyone is coming from different educational backgrounds, so she accommodates by clearly explaining and providing examples. Amazing and fun lecture style. Take notes for tests! That is the only way you can possibly pass!

Definitely not every person's perfect professor, but she's passionate about what she teaches and very invested in her students' successes. Can be confusing at times, but is more than happy to clarify if you ask. She has high expectations, but will also do everything in her power to help students exceed those if they make an effort.

This is a difficult course with a ton of work and absolutely worth every second of it. Lisa is a fabulous instructor. The amount of knowledge you will leave this class with is extraordinary. You will work for it, and you will work hard but she is absolutely amazing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !

Amazing women and teacher. She honestly cares about what she is teaching. She is so nice and truly cares about her students.

I enjoyed this class. She is super passionate about art, so she can get carried but it's still interesting. THERE IS NO HOMEWORK, JUST LECTURES. I recommend to take this class if you need credits for history. There will be a midterm, which she gives you a study guide for and goes over it, a museum scavenger hunt and a final. No book, SO TAKE NOTES!

I loved this class. Make sure to take lots of notes! There are 3 assignments, the midterm, museum scavenger hunt and then the final. In the first half of the term, we talked about how to look and identify painting, mostly European ones (was is abstract, expressionism, realism?) and in the second half we talked about sculptures and Greek/Roman art.

Lisa is the most passionate professor I've ever met. Her lectures require a lot of note taking, but it is never hard to miss what is important. Shes a tough grader on the mid-term and final because they are essays, but as long as you follow the study guides you will be fine. There is also a museum trip that will take 2-3 hrs so make time for that.

Best teacher I have ever had. I won't lie, I hated art. She made me fall in love with it. She is an extremely smart lady. Never a dull moment in her lectures. Doesn't require a text book because she thinks there is not one worthy of her students. Amazing lady.

Lisa is very nice and caring. She's also very passionate about what she teaches, which is nice. If you show up to every class and pay attention you'll do fine. She also does review sessions outside of class. I never needed them, but i've heard that they were quite helpful.

Lisa is the most passionate proffesor I have ever met. There are a total of 3 things in the gradebook, all worth 200 points. A midterm, the final, and a pretty easy project where you go to the Portland art museum. Study guides are clear and if you put in time to study you will pass the class.

Lisa is an amazing teacher and you will learn a lot. You are graded on 3 things, 2 of which are tests. YOU MUST TAKE NOTES ON EVERYTHING! Tests are handwritten essays covering several topics, and you need to write as much as you can. Notes will help you study, as she is not on Canvas or anything. TAKE NOTES and ATTEND CLASS and you will do well :)

THE BEST ART TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!! The woman's fantastic. She is the most understanding person and really explains things well. If you have trouble understanding details, SHE WILL HELP. She grades on a pdx art museum trip, midterm &final ONLY. Only afford to miss max 1 class. Easily my favorite art class ever and 1 of the best people at clark.

Lisa is an amazing professor, I really enjoyed her class and due to her influence, I am strongly considering going much deeper in the Arts. I hope that others enjoy her class as much as I do.

Lisa almost singlehandedly inspired my career in academic history. "Art History: Medieval through Renaissance" was my first college course, and by the end of the first lecture I was hooked. A fun, inspirational instructor. She has high but reasonable expectations, so do your best. I know many other former students of hers and they always love her.

AMAZING professor. The lectures are super important, since thats all the info on your exams, but theyre amazing lectures. The exams are essay format, but I found them easy. Only three graded assignments, but again, I found them easy.

Amazing professor! I have her for Art Appreciation right now and her lectures are info heavy but extremely interesting! She has made me love art so much more and I am so excited to be taking ART 220 next quarter! Beware that the assignments are heavy with writing. Have to take notes to pass.

Lisa is the best professor I've ever had. I took her art appreciation class and loved her so much that I took her art history class just for personal enrichment. Yes, this class may be challenging but if you're in it just for the grade for your major then don't take this class because you'll rob someone else of the opportunity to learn vital info.

Incredible professor. She is so kind and wants all her students to excel. Personally I loved her. Her class is very hard, you won't pass if you don't take notes. There are 3 assignments (for Art Appreciation): midterm, museum project, and final. Exams are basically you writing an essay about lecture. Worth it 100%.

This lady care about her students! Shes passionate about art!!! Makes you love it just as much. Write everything down she says and on exams remember as much as you can. Hope you like writing! Lisa is a wonderful teacher!!!

Awesome professor. Great lectures. Class consist of 3 big assignments. She wants you to pass and succeed. totally recommend.

I've had her for both Art Appreciation and 220 History and she is ASTOUNDINGLY good, in my opinion. Coming to class to take notes is highly advised, because she doesn't hold everyone up trying to help one person. That said, she is very understanding and will do everything she can to help you if you state your need. Truly a lovely person. 13/10 prof

Lisa is very nice but very disorganized. She is willing to meet outside of class which is great but she only grades of 4 things. She posts the tests in advance so you know exactly what to study it is just a lot to remember so if you struggle with memorization it may be hard to pass with an A. I recommend Lisa as a art teacher.

Although Lisa is unorganized, she is super passionate for what she teaches. She cares about her students and wants the very best for them. Her lectures are interesting, yet can be hard to follow because the material is not always in chronological order. She is very open to meeting after class about anything and always happy to give clarification.

I love a teacher that loves their job! It just radiates from Lisa! She is so genuine and cares about her students. The lectures can be long but they don't seem like it because of the way she presents the material. I only wish she taught more classes in other subjects. Overall, the best teacher at Clark College, hands down!!!

I took Professor Staley's Art Appreciation class, and it was actually really interesting! Her way of explaining the history and technique of the artwork was quite engaging and I enjoyed watching her lectures. It was not a hard class, either, with only one large final. She does like to spell things and definitely wants you to be engaged.

Lisa was so nice, I dropped a class at the start of the quarter and picked this one up so I had some late assignments. But, she fully understood my situation and gave me the full grade. This is an easy class if you just watch the lectures and be engaged in the classwork.

Best PROFESSOR I ever had. A real gem. Fantastic. Need more with her passion for subject matter. Staley for President. Learned more in her classes than any other.