She gives an obscene amount of work! The work she assigns is very complicated and not typical. She's not very good at explaining what she's looking for and if you don't do something her way you'll have to redo it. If it's not your major take someone else. As a person Marla is funny and cool; however she takes Sociology WAY too serious.

Took online class. Always responsive and helpful. Lot of writing on many quizzes, assignments. Does take a lot of time to complete coursework.

Marla is one of the funnest professors and advisors one could have. I don't know where all these bad ratings come from. Yes,there is a lot of course work and reading, but you are in college so expect that! If you dont't like analyzing social theory or critical thinking then this course is not for you.Maybe sociolgy comes easy to me but I like Marla

I loved her. She gave us lots of work but I learned so much in her class and it was very interesting. I would take her again!

I had two classes with Marla this semester and thought she was great. Her greatest strength is her ability to keep class lectures interesting and informative while encouraging class participation. If you like to work hard and learn, you will love her. If you think college should be easy, you will probably agree with the criticisms on this sight.

I enjoyed her social psychology course. She is a tough grader, but she is helpful, gives feedback, and allows you to re-do the assignments. It is a challenging class with a hefty workload, but she is a great teacher.

She is a wonderful instructor & her classes are quite engaging. I enjoyed every aspect of them. She provides feedback that is very constructive & helpful. I learned so much from her! If you love sociology, do yourself a favor & take her courses. She's not there to stroke egos, but to get her students to work & think. Critical thinking is must!

I took this class online, EXCELLENT Instructor! It wasn't easy, but I worked hard and got an A. If I didn't understand I sent emails, they were answered right away and she would explain it 15 different ways if she had to. She pushes you to do better, and to see other views of society, exactly what a GREAT teacher is supposed to do! I learned a lot

(Online)The people who signed up to take this class and complained weren't doing the work, period! The class is NOT an easy A by any imagination, but, she is VERY helpful & she challenges you to think beyond your own personal world view (which is what you'll have to do in the field). I'm glad I didn't listen to ya'll and took her class anyway.

Yes this is a hard class, yes she does always ask for more detail, but no she does not grade unfairly. She challenges you and that is why you go to college, to be challenged. I wrote my first 3 papers without much effort and received a C on each. On my last paper I actually put effort into it and made an A.

I'd take her class again, because she actually cares that we understand the material. It was a lot of work, but she was flexible with us, so that helped. I want to learn the theories for my future in this field, and she certainly challenged me to learn them.

I've taken several classes with Marla, and she's incredible. Very understanding if you just talk to her. Ask her to explain. There's a lot of work and she pushes you to constantly better yourself, but that's what school is about. My critical thinking skills have drastically improved since taking her classes.

She always said that pppl rise or fall to the expectations others put on them. She challenges her students but she is more than willing to help.

One of the best professors I've ever had. Period. Her lectures are above what you would expect to find at a community college. If you want to learn, challenge yourself, and have a meaningful education, please do yourself a favor and take this class. If you feel content with being mediocre, this is not for you. Marla is clear, fair and helpful.

Her lectures are above what you would expect to find at a community college. If you want to learn, challenge yourself, and have a meaningful education, please do yourself a favor and take this class. If you feel content with being mediocre, this is not for you. Marla is clear, fair and helpful.

Not sure why she is at NSCC, (over qualified) she is an amazing professor. I am taking Intro to sociology this summer. Hard class? absolutly, worth it? every minute.

Professor Perry is AWESOME! Class was not easy, but I worked hard and managed an A. You have to put forth an effort & ask questions if you don't understand, professor Perry isn't a mind reader! Her office number and e-mail address are listed right on the syllabus. Every time I needed help she was quick to respond and answered my questions fully.

I had her class this summer, very easy class. We had 9 chapters reviews. Didn't use the book that much at all. English is my second language, so it wasn't that hard for me to understand the assignments. I recommend her class to everyone that is willing to learn.

Easy class I got an A. GREAT TEACHER.

Marla is an amazing teacher with an intense interest in the topic. She is very concerned with her students and their understanding of the material. She also is not afraid to confront anyone if their views differ from hers. She forces you to evaluate your perspective. This is not an easy class but her expectations are realistic and do-able.

She makes you work, but she is easy to understand and makes you think. It was overall a great experience. Now if you do want an easy class with an easy A, I would not suggest taking her class.

Marla was a great teacher! She is very clear about what she expects out of you from the 1st day and to be honest she doesn't expect too much! She is very helpful inside and outside of class. Responds to her emails very quickly and gives out a ton of extra credit so if you don't make an A then it really only your fault!!!

Very nice and energetic . Can be hard to follow sometimes but if you ask questions she'll do her best to explain. Attendance is important in her class. She breezes through chapters very quick expect to have to really study in her class.

Ms. Perry is a very good teacher that always has her students' best interest in mind. This class isn't the easiest class, but only because a lot is expected from you; after all, it is a college course. Don't take this class if you expect to get an easy credit. Overall, it's a fun class.

She is a great teacher, who makes you work for your grade but is easy.

Professor Perry is one of the most caring, understanding, professional professors I have seen in a LONG time! This class is based on critical thinking and learning to understand different points of view. There is busy work that is very simple, ton of extra credit available. Feedback is critical to learning. Study and you will get an EASY "A"

I had Professor Perry for introduction to sociology. Professor Perry was very energetic, and liked to involve the whole class in discussions. She did assign a major project that requires a lot of work, but she helped whenever I needed it. Her other projects or assignments outside of class are usually interesting. I do recall the occasional essays

Professor Perry is a very interesting teacher, gives great examples. She does push hard but understands each students needs. Take this course from her , May have to apply critical thinking but overall I think you will be pleased with her class.

Out of all of my teachers, Ms. Perry was willing to help me the most. She not only helped me with assignments in her class, but helped with questions I had that were not related to the course. She assigns a lot of work, and some is somewhat difficult, but she is very lenient and understanding and also gives A LOT of EC opportunities.

It can seem overwhelming, but if you get on the grind it is certainly doable. The lectures were usually very interesting. It opened my mind to new ideas and thoughts. Most people that reviewed badly were probably just weren't willing to work. She gave plenty of spontaneous extra credit, so if you struggle there is a way to make it through.

Pros: EXTREMELY smart and professional, very caring towards everyone. In my opinion too nice, goes out of her way to help students. Cons: She is VERY vocal about her political views (this was a sociology class), didn't always address both sides of the argument. "this is why I'm right" instead of "here are the facts, go think about them."

Pros: enough extra credit IF DONE you can pass with a C or B with not much effort. The lectures are entertaining enough the class can fly by. Some group activities that avoid the humdrum of daily lecture. Quizlet for the answers on the quizes. Cons: the DQ assigned every chapter are graded harshly; read carefully and be specific. Ask if unclear.

Shes a fair grader and expects you to really put some thought into your discussion questions.

She's tough but this is college and it's supposed to be challenin' and she's very supportive. What other professor says text me if you have quick questions over the weekend? Not many

She's very cool and made my first year experience at NSCC entertaining

She is very passionate in her beliefs and pushes students to think critically. Her classes are eye opening in regards to current events.