Most enjoyable teacher I've ever had. You won't encounter a more fun professor!

This was the best class I ever had. The lectures were great. He focused on the way that different parts of history are connected. You learn why the fall of Rome lead to the discovry of America. I would highly recommend this professor.

GREAT INTERACTIVE CLASS!!!!

A fantastic teacher, i wa always wide awake in his class, he new how to keep your attention!!! I would reccomend him to my friends.

The best class I ever had! I would definately recommend this class to all my friends. Very insiteful and he makes class fun!

Dr. Hellstern is the best teacher i have ever had(aside from my third grade teacher) he makes class very comfortable and entertaining. Anyone who needs a history credit would love this class!!!

Entertaining, kind, and intelligent

Best history teacher I have ever had. I've enjoyed his class somuch that I'm getting ready to take a 3rd class from him. One of the funniest teachers I have ever had.

This subject is not one that I enjoy but he makes it an interesting ride. If you want to see history from the best angle I would say take him so that you will atleast enjoy the old days. And he is cute to look at too.

Dr. Hellstern is the one of the best teachers that I have ever had. His class is comfortable and interactive. I'm not very fond of history but he made it interesting and I learned so much. Highly recommended!

AWESOME TEACHER!!! Hands down the best teacher! He takes material that most find boring and shows you the interesting side. Interacts with the students and makes it a fun class you will never forget!

GREAT TEACHER!!! Although he is a little conservative for my taste, he's still one of the best teachers I've had.

I had Dr. Hellstern for a history and humanities course. He is very helpful and makes both subjects interesting. I would highly recommend his American Humanities course. The course is a very fun, interactive course.

Dr. Hellstern makes history come alive. He is the best as far as explaining and making it so interesting that you want to know more and want to take all the classes that he offers....they fill up FAST! I highly recommend him for History!!! The best!

Take this class if you want to get through History without being bored to death. He is wonderful and very funny as well as handsome.

Dr. Hellstern is by far the best. He makes learning about History fun. He teaches in such a manner that it holds your attention and makes it interesting, and besides that he is funny and very good-looking!!!!!!

Best **** teacher I've ever had before in my life. I loved history but always had bad history teachers. Then I got Dr. Mark. I took three of his classes. I regret that I can't take any more of his classes.

This guy is good! He wants the students to learn and enjoy learning. That is rare these days. Good job Dr. M!!!

His lectures are more like storytelling sessions, like when you were little and your grandfather would tell you about the old days. Don't get me wrong- he is good looking but better than that he is an awsome teacher that knows his history!

Hellstern is a great teacher and he puts up with a lot of weirdos! I dont see why girls drool over him, he is "hot" because of his personality, thats kinda creepy saying he is otherwise. Still he is the best teacher and I used to hate history and little did I know before his class

Good teacher. Very interesting in the beggining but....let's just get this over with. Know what I mean? As the semester moves on hes class starts to get old. Overall thought, he's a great guy and good teacher.

Mr. Hellstern is very clear on his lecture. I have learned more in his History class than I ever knew. He really knows his material.

Dr. Hellstern is a funny teacher. He knows history very well, ask him anything about history and he will tell no matter what period of time. He has nice eyes.

Dr. Mark is an EXCELLENT teacher. He has anecdotes to go along with EVERYTHING which make his lectures much more interesting. BEWARE tho if you are a city person or if you love Texas his jokes might be a little offensive if you don't take him the right way. Ask him about the video he made.

Been a while since I had him, but I have to say-an excellent professor, shows mastery in his many fields, professional, fair, humerous, many teachers could learn from him. Tied with Holt at S.E. as my all time favorite

very interesting. great teacher. must take him for history. do not take anyone but.

He is great! he plays piano during his class and he is very good in it. His class are a lot of fun.

Conceited? hardly. Confident and experienced? yes. He honestly likes each student/wants them to do well. A true Renas. man: gifted lecturer, author, cowboy, coach, profes. musician, world traveler. Handsome? oh yeah! Whether you're 20 or 40, when you're around him, you know you're a woman.

Dr. Marks great,his classes are very easy.All you have to do is listen and the best part is listening to him is sooo much fun. Take this class its wonderful! He is really funny

AWESOME!!!!He is very helpful and tries to make the class interesting.

I absolutly loved this guy! He is awesome! You just take notes and his tests are easy! He is very helpful. It's an easy A. I would take him for every class i have to take if i could!!!!

Dr.Mark is definitely one of my favorite teachers ever.He makes his class enjoyable.He is entertaining,his lectures flow,and he is extremely attractive(but ladies he's married)I recommend his classes to anyone who is interested in history.You do have to put effort in the class,but this is college.

I had Dr. H for the second time. He's a great instructor and very knowledgable and entertaining. I recommend him for anyone, you will learn a lot! Sometimes his lectures jump around a bit though.

if i had him for every class....i'd show up to all of them. definetely the best instructor i've ever had. evryone should take at least one of his classes

Well, some things speek for themselves. He's the only teacher that I have ever seen with students lined up to speek with him...they love him, and he loves to teach. Very good Teacher!!!!

An amazing person. He is a true inspiration.

Fantastic class, and well taught.

This was by far the best instructor I have ever had. I wish I had him for every class. I enjoyed his teaching very much.

Amazing Teacher, Take hime

Great teacher defintley take him. He is one of the best he is interesting and class is fun. If you go to class and take notes you will pass the test comes from the notes which he gives excellent notes. TAKE THIS TEACHER IF YOU WANT TO LEARN AND NOT BE BOARD

I took him for 2 classes, lots of writing on the take-home tests, maybe 4 or 5 essays for one test. Some of his lectures are entertaining but he tells the same stories over & over. He also tends to rag on liberals & democrats.

The man is great. He actually made history interesting by showing cause and effect, instead of just mimicking the text.

one of the best teachers yet!!! great sense of humor! he's the kind of man u would want as a dad!

amazing teacher. funny. smart.

this guy is awesome. your crazy if you dont take this guy. very clear instruction. very funny. made me laugh every time i was in class. by far the best teacher i have ever had since i started kindagarden. take his class if you want to learn and pass. take my word for it. i failed history the first time i took it. i got an A in his class

Hellstern is awesome he is very intelligent and interesting you will love his class if you take him. very informative and funny he's a must have.

Hellstern is helpful and funny. He relates the subject in practical terms.

I consider myself a very good student but i had a hard time in this class. I can ususally figure out how to make an A. I still havent. If i could do it all over again i would read all chapters and take better lecture notes. Pay ATTENTION to who said what! I reccommed this class to people who have a big intrest in history.

Great class--one of the few religion classes that actually is enjoyable!

He was an awesome teacher. He makes history fun! Makes you laugh all day long! Great teacher! I would recommend him to anyone. I will be taking another class of his next semester!

I took Native American Studies from Mark this semester. I totally enjoyed this class and always looked forward to coming to it. Mark has a very charismatic personality and is extremely fair and impartial with his grading on the tests. I look for to my Spring class with him.

Okay, first off he is a great teacher. Makes history a lot of fun. Test are composed of multiple choice, Who said it or matching, Chronological order and a map or essay as Ex.C. I realized after I took the course that he uses the same test every year. Voted best teacher for TCC at metro campus. Awsome teacher and I would recommend him to anyone.

awesome teacher...he knows what he's doing!

I took his class several years ago and loved it, and this is coming from somebody that went on to an Ivy League school. Always kept you interested and I wish I could have had more professors like him. I'll never think of Texas as anything but El Pinko Grande thanks to him!

This teacher is awesome. I think he makes our countries past information very worth listening to. I would recommend anyone to take his class. He will bring a little personality out in anyone. He will make you think about all your FAVORITES thats for sure...!

Dr. Mark is a funny and charismatic guy. This class was interesting and easy since he gave take-home tests. He's religious and Republican but doesn't push either of these on you. I looked forward to class with him...

I dreaded taking a history class. I've always been very bored with it, but Hellstern makes it interesting. This was my favorite class this semester.

EASY! I LOVE MR. HELLSTERN! AWESOME MAN!!!

Anything I could possibly say has already been said. None the less Dr. Mark rocks! Take his class if you actually want to learn.

Easy class, take good notes, dont miss class and you should do fine. 2 pop extra credit (15 pnt.) quizzes.50 part. pnts 4-100 pnt. exams. Watch out for matching part of some exams to spell out something. Extra credit on every exam such as essay or labeling a map. He's really nice very articulate speaker.

Best teacher I've had.

Dr. Hellstern is so funny! His lectures are wonderful but he can get off on tangents about almost anything. You will learn alot even if it has notthing to do with the subject! I love him!

i would have a huge crush on him if i was about 30 years older. and he wasn't prolly married. and had kids. the best teacher i have ever had! you will learn alot willingly.

Great teacher, makes history interesting. Reading the book is very helpful.

Wonderful lecturer. He's just a down-to-earth guy. He really loves history and wants his students to love it also. Tests are easy if you pay attention. Making an A isn't a problem with so much extra credit available.

COOL TEACHER, HAVE TO GO TO CLASS FOR HIS LECTURES, HAVE TO READ CHAPTERS, BUT EASY WITH GRADING TEST. - BEST TEACHER AT TCC WHO TEACHES HISTORY TRUST ME. TELLS JOKE OFTEN BUT YOU'LL PASS IF YOU LISTEN TO LECTURE!!!!

Hellstern is the best! This is my 2nd class with him, If I had to take another humanities I'd definetely take him again. The one thing I can't figure out is why he teaches at TCC.... he's got a PhD and definetely good enough to teach wherever he wants. For one class session, we went to a bar! He's the best! Told us the answers to the test

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I took the telecourse. DO NOT PURCHASE TELECOURSE TEXTBOOK UNTIL YOU HAVE SPOKEN WITH DR. HELLSTERN FIRST!!! Dr. Hellstern teaches from the same books as his on campus classes. He gives good reviews but the tests come from the on campus textbook. He is quick to respond to emails and very helpful with any questions. Tests are essay. easy A.

A very knowledge man. Hs class is extremely easy. I took his class my first semster and found him to be quite knowledgeable and funny and his class really purt me at ease. If this is your first semester at TCC I recomend taking his class, as he will quickly make you feel at easy.

Took the telecourse. Nice guy, very helpful in emails, truly knows his stuff, yet doesn't act like he's the sultan of all things historical. If I had to do it again, I'd take the class on campus. Judging from his emails, he'd be a very fun guy to hear (and see) lecture.

i will be taking my fourth class (2 of which were honors as is this one) from dr. hellstern this semester and he is by far my favorite professor. you can talk to him anytime, he is very open minded and tries to practice true tolerance. show up to class, take good notes, and ask questions if you don't understand (you probably won't need to).

This is THE professor to take for History! Not a goof off class but one of the best courses at TCC. Fun and informative not your avg cookie cutter History class. This guy knows his stuff and is very comfotable sharing his knowledge and answering questions. Oh, be sure and ask him about 'The Stalker'!! :)

great teacher easy class alot of fun

I took his 8 week telecourse. Great instructor. responds to emails, answers questions. Tests are primarily short answer essay. Just watch the videos and do the study guides he provides, and you will be fine.

Dr. Hellstern was an excellant teacher. If you show up and try your best he will be reasonable with you. I hate history but I really liked taking it with him, hes really funny too. Take this class if you have the chance.

Great teacher. Very funny. I found the tests a little challenging as we didn't go over it much but he is a great lecturer and you will not be bored.A couple of pop quizes that have nothing to due with the text helps earn you extra credit.

Dr. Hellstern is awsome! Honors Intro. to religion was awsome!! I can't wait to take him for u.s. history 1482-civil war. He makes it come alive.

Awesome professor who is very helpful and funny

SHOW UP and take good notes. All exams essay, but better know your stuff. Easy on the eyes ladies and humor is a bonus.

Dr. Hellstern, is an amazing teacher. He is funny, good looking, and keeps you interested in his class. He has a rule of "NO Dates", he just wants you to know the chronilogical order..thats what matters, I strongly recommend his class. Attendence is a must, as his tests mostly deal with your lecture notes..good luck!

Dr. Hellstern is one of the most brilliant professors you will ever have at TCC and one of the most laid back. He does not make it impossible to get an A in his classes. He does grade on attendance, but why would want to miss his class. I have had him for history and American humanities and I am taking him in the spring for religion.

Dr.Hellstern is an awesome teacher. I took his American Humanities class and it was so much fun. This man knows his stuff and he makes his class fun. We had a dinner party and he taught us how to salsa dance. Points are given for attendance so come to class but how could you not come to his class. Great guy,

Took his class online for 8 weeks and loved it. The whole class is just 4 essay tests taken at Metro. He sends a study guide so that you know exactly what to study. He was prompt when emailed with questions or comments and sent funny emails to the class. Seems like he would be great in lecture also. I would take his class again.

I took the 8 week online course. He is a great teacher. If you need help be sure to ask! He is very reasonable! Exams are easy if you do the work and know the study guides.

Great witty professor. He gives clear expectations and study guides for the exams for the online course. 4 quick and easy essay tests at metro and opportunity for extra credit. Usually quick to read and respond to emails. Quite easy overall.

I took Prof Hellstern for American History since 1867 online, and loved it! He is incredibly helpful, and genuinely wants you to do well in the class. If you can, take him!

Great teacher with a good sense of humor, and really knows how to keep the classes attention. He is very nice, and I would recommend him for any subject he teaches. One of the best professors at Tulsa Community College Metro.

I took six....yep ^ of his classes and i liked history before, i love it now. He does not just teach he is a storyteller. I enjoyed all of his classes....and it does not hurt that he is SO good looking. If i were you I would take one of his speciality courses. I took three....

Awesome teacher! I've had all of his classes, and he is what a perfect teacher should be. Go to class, and just listen. Feel free to ask questions. Tests are super easy. Will give extra credit. No reason NOT to make an A.

I went to class about half of the time. I had never taken this era before. The tests are ridiculously easy. I think he makes them for stupid people to laugh if someone gets a stupid answer wrong. I don't remember much of what I learned 3 years ago--Just the funny quotes of the historical figures. I wound up with an A+. This class is the easiesteva.

Greatest teacher I've had so far. Funny, honest, doesn't push his views. Many other kids in class were repeats, some taking it because of him, not because they needed credits. We had one kid sit in on almost every class even though he wasn't in the class. Very Down-to-earth. Almost always has a field trip to the Amish Kitchen.

Witty, humorous, well-educated, well-rounded. Voted best teacher at metro campus many times. And he playes piano wonderfully! No wonder the girls are all in love with him, even ones half his age. I've taken all of his classes.

He's an awesome teacher, he makes the subject very interesting. He's not even like a teacher, but more like one my bros.

This guy knows a little about everything and a lot about many things! And very easy on the eyes ladies! I want to take every class he teaches, because I hear he is great in all of them.

Ive seen Dr. Mark teach a little history, music, architecture, grammer, and agriculture all in the same class. Theres like nothing this man cant teach.

I took the 8 week American History civil war to present telecourse. I don't even have cox cable, but was able to watch everything online. Awesome course. 4 tests, all essay questions, and I learned more in this one class than ever before. His study guides are dead on for the test questions.Take this professor!

Mr.Hellstern you are a great teacher and an excellent musician you keep your class interested in more I wish there were more teachers like you and you are very fair thank you for the opportunity to get to attend your class

Took the 8-week telecourse. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS CLASS. He is not a tough grader. Just watch the vidoes and you will be fine. DO NOT BUY TEXT BOOK. I never even used it, and im not good at history at all. 4 easy essay tests and your done!!!

Mark Hellstern is one of a kind. Not often does one get to meet and converse with someone so incredibly intellegent. He does a pretty good job at keeping his ego in check, but if anyone is allowed a bit of ego, it's Hellstern. His classes are what all college classes ought to be: fun, informative, diverse and taught so that you'll retain some of it

I have taken 5 classes from Dr. Hellstern and he is one of the best informed teachers I have ever had. He makes discussion very open and involves everyone. I love the daily question he poses while taking attendence.I really look up to this man as a teacher and person.He has a great heart and open mind. You will learn A LOT about yourself & history.

Mr. Helstern is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He makes everything fun. He is well informned and has a great sense of humor. He uses multiple learning perks that help keep you plugged in. He's Great!!!

He is very interesting, lots of storys! Don't buy the book, didn't use it at all. Take good lecture notes, recommend taping, write everything that comes out of his mouth...and study it..his test are long and unless your fresh out of highschool and know history, be prepared to spend a lot of time on this subject!

I took Hellstern's 8 week history telecourse. Only 4 test in 8 weeks! Gives study guide for each of them. Test are just like study guide so do the study guide and have zero problems.The questions are basic and he keeps it simple!All his test are all essay so be prepared for that but you have all the questions on the study guide.Class went very well

Dr. Hellstern is a wonderful teacher. He makes lectures very enjoyable. His tests were take home essays, very easy. He is a very interesting person and not bad on the eyes either. I loved this class. If you have the chance to take one of his classes, do it! You won't regret it.

I took two classes from Dr Mark this semester and it was the best decision. His knowledge on the subject is better then anyone could hope for. He really is passionate about what he teaches and what his students take away. We were suppose to have 4 tests but ended up with only 3. If you show up for the notes you will get an A.

what can you say, Dr. Mark is the bomb, i already liked history but Dr. Mark made it even better, hes the best teacher ive had period, nuff said.

I had Hellstern for US History 1492 to the Civil War Era . LOVED HIM. LOVED HIS STORIES. and pretty hot too! looks like House! anyways. take notes. and listen to that man! he is a gift from God~

I just finished his 8 week Telecourse class, and it was great! I learned so much! 4 tests, each test has a study guide. Listen to the streamers answer and understand the questions and you'll do fine on the tests! Highly recommended!

This teacher is a really good teacher

To the one who rated right below me, I am in the same course, and I found Dr. Hellstern to be VERY accommodating and nice. His emails were crystal-clear. You must be one of those who never reads the syllabus or pertinent emails, then gripes about things you don't understand. This may be a telecourse, but it is still college. Grow up!

This is my second class I've taken with Dr. Hellstern. He knows a lot about what he teaches and makes history fun! If you haven't had a class with him yet you should!!!

No homework, but like everyone says, write down everything he says in class and study for your tests. Tests are multiple choice, but he wants to know that you know the info. Nice person, and class is never boring, some kids in my class brought in machine that makes fart sounds and he just laughed. I'm taking 2 of his honor classes next semester.

very awesome and knowledgeable teacher! Would recommend if you really need help with getting motivated with History. Very impressed!!

This teacher is great, cool guy just show up for every class and take note and if you have to miss u can read the chapter and get most of the lecture, he give extra credit on every test which saved me everytime. Good teacher Great class he speck very clear so you can record the lectures. This guy is Super smart and COOL. Take him

He's amazing. I wish that my major required more History credits, or that he taught on other subjects, so that I could take him again. Funny and knowledgable. Willing to work with you! More teachers should follow his lead.

Brings education alive

He is a great teacher and he does make the learning fun and very interesting. It's nice to have a knowledgeable and good teacher like him. I'm lucky I got his class. I would very much enjoy taking him again for anything at all. One of the best there is.

I HATED HIST.@ FIRST BUT HIS CLASS IS THE BEST I STILL REMEMBER EVERYTHING IF ALL MY TEACHERS WERE LIKE HIM I WOULD HAVE ALL A'S BOOK NOT REALLY NEEDED ATTEND EVERY CLASS TAKE GOOD NOTES YOU'RE SET HE'S REALLY FUNNY HE MAKES YOU LIKE HIS CLASS "SO ENROLL" SERIOUSLY YOU WILL LEARN ALOT

best teacher i've ever had. hands down.

ive taken four of Dr. Marks classes even though i only needed one for my major. he is that good. best teacher at TCC no question and maybe the best ive ever had, super knowledgable and very very funny. he makes lectures fun and is all in all a breath of fresh air at TCC. show up to class, pay attention and look over your notes occasionally = A+

I don't recall the course number for civil war to present era but I can tell you that I have never been so interested in american history than in this mans class. i'm sad that he has retired.

I took this class Summer 2010, and it is my favorite history class to date. Dr. Hellstern is a great lecturer, and his tests are not too difficult - they are take home, open note, open book. He really brings ancient civilizations to life. Great teacher!

RIP DR MARK. I heart you forever