4.4
Quality2.9
Difficulty87%
Would Retake100
Reviews87%
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What Students Say
“She is a tough grader but if you come to her for help, she is there for you”
COM231 - 5.0 rating“I had her for online public speaking and she went above and beyond to help me even when I made mistakes”
COM231 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
97%
Textbook Required
60%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.20 avg changeRatings by Course
COMM120
5.0
(1)COM110
4.6
(36)COM231
4.5
(48)COM120
4.3
(11)COMM110
3.5
(4)Difficulty by Course
COMM110
3.5
COM231
3.1
COM110
2.5
COM120
2.5
COMM120
2.0
Reviews (100)
Mrs. Bell is an awesome teacher! She made everything really easy to understand and made class fun. I would definitely recommend her for COM 110!
I took Mrs. Bell for public speaking this fall. You should certainly take her class if you can. She grades kind of hard, but it is fair. And if you follow the directions and read the study guide you'll do fine. Her class is fun, she doesn't lecture too much but does activities. And her looks will definitely keep you paying attention. Just saying.
Wonderful teacher. She was very helpful. Speeches were graded harder than written work, but it was on the dot every time. You get what you earn in her class. It's definitely not a hard class when she is teaching it.
She took of 10 points for my demonstration because I did not wear a suit (although I went out and bought new designer label clothes). That was not fair!
Love Mrs. Bell. Public speaking is not a class I wanted to take, but she made it alright. Just know that you will have to get up in front of the class alot. One of the nicest teachers Ive had.
Mrs. Bell was very nice and but is a horrible grader. It is almost impossible to get a A in her class. I took this class as an elective and to help raise my GPA. She is not very helpful when you go to her about your topic or for any type of help in her class. Defiantly don't recommend her for any classes.
That last person is totally wrong. I took Mrs. Bell for public speaking and she is one of the most helpful teachers I've ever had. I went to her office for help and my grade improved sigificantly. I'll definitely have an A and everyone should take her for public speaking. She's also really nice and funny.
Fun class, great professor. She is so sweet and is always telling funny stories about her friends and her husband that help us understand the stuff in the book. She helped me when I got sick and couldnt come to class. Take Mrs. Bell's class!
It is so easy to get an A in this class she gives you a rubric and tells you exactly what to do. Just do it like she asks and you will make a good grade. She always answers emailes pretty quick and helped me every time I asked. Mrs. Bell is the best teacher I've had at Wake Tech.
didn't love the subject, but i got a good grade and she made it as good as it could have been. approachable and friendly. pretty to.
She said I should be happy with a B I said its a good grade but I want to get an A in this class she said "thats not my problem." It is her way or no way; She said I did not cite sources in my speech I disagreed & said the sources back to her & classmates agreed I did, she said "I grade it while you'r giving it so if I said you didn't, you didn't!"
Great teacher! Very positive and helpful. I would take her again in a heartbeat.
Honestly, this class isn't that interesting. But Mrs. Bell is amazing. She was never anything but nice and sweet to me when I asked for help or talked to her about grades.
those people below sound like whiners. i got an a and i can't imagine her being rude like that. mrs. bell is awesome!
Mrs. Bell is my favorite teacher from this semester. She makes class relaxed and expects you to talk in class. If you take com 110, take Mrs. Bell
I love Mrs. Bell. She is so sweet and really pretty. I hope I can take more of her classes.
understanding, nice, helpful, smart, funny, adorable.
I would take Mrs. Bell again and again. She is the best teacher I've had at WTCC.
Wonderful teacher. Understanding, pretty, helpful, funny. You get what you deserve in her class.
I took public speaking in the spring with Mrs. Bell. You can't go wrong. Besides really knowing her stuff, she knows how to deal with all kinds of students. One of the best I've had.
Mrs. Bell's is cool because she wants you to speak up and she never makes you feel dumb. She finds some value in what everybody says even if you get it wrong. And even if it sounds kinda dumb lol. I felt alright taking in her class and I usually don't.
Mrs. Bell is a good teacher. This is an easy class if you pay attention in class and participate. She uses PowerPoints for the chapters and she gives us fun activities to do in class. She's very bubbly and definitely knows what she's doing. She expects respect though and doesn't tolerate any nonsense or attitude. I would take a course w/ her again.
I had her for Public Speaking the fall. She really knows how to deal with students and always finds value in what they have to say.
Mrs. Bell cares about her students. She's a tough grader, but she'll try to help you out if you need it.
I took Mrs. Bells intro to communication class. I liked her alot. Sometimes her tests seemed too hard, but she does give you notes and a study guide. She makes the class fun and interesting. She isn't uptight about stuff.
Mrs. Bell is a treasure. Wish I could take her again, but I've already taken all the classes she teaches.
I hate public speaking, but she made it easier than it otherwise would've been. Her grading makes complete sense. She pays attention to everything, but if you care about your ability to speak, you will definitely see your improvement in the grades.
I had Mrs. Bell for 231 online. I loved her. Lots of feedback, way more than you usually get with online teachers. Every time I emailed her she responded very fast, within a day. It does kinda suck having to have audience members for speeches, but we all know its required from the start. And being a PUBLIC speaking class it isn't surprising.
Take Mrs. Bell! Best teacher I've had.
She's the best!!!
I had Mrs. Bell for 231 online this summer. So helpful! Would take her again, hopefully in the classroom.
I was hesitant about taking this class online, but I am so glad I did. Mrs. Bell is a great professor. She is approachable and responds within a day on emails. Best online teacher I have had!
I didn't feel too strongly about her class. It was easy enough if you put a decent amount of work in, and it doesn't take much to get through. She asks for lots of feedback and provides lots of example, so if you find class discussions to be beneficial, you'll do well in her class.
She is incredibly enthusiastic about teaching and I enjoyed hearing her lectures.
Lots of discussion and very little lecturing. Lots of videos and group work and stuff that breaks it up. SHe's always smiling and ended up one of my favorites this semester.
Loved Mrs. Bell. Best teacher I've had at Wake Tech.
I was so nervous to take this class because I am terrified of speaking in public but we only had to do it 3 times out of the whole semester. She makes you feel so comfortable and there was nothing to be scared of at all. It is impossible to fail her class as long as you try.
Professor Bell is wonderful! Clear grading criteria and wants you to succeed. There were a few speeches, but they weren't really that hard. Great feedback and class participation. She really values your input and ideas in the class and is open to discussion about topics. I would definitely take another one of her classes.
I had Professor Belle for online public speaking. Not my favorite class, but she was great. She responded to my emails fast and graded fairly. You have to stay on your toes and do things like she wants, but if you do that and pay attention to her announcements the class isn't so bad.
I took Ms. Bell for Com 110 - Intro to Communication (online) class and I must admit, she was excellent. I was quite nervous taking this 8 week summer course, but I did well. Her information on blackboard is extremely organized, her lessons are fairly engaging, and she truly cares about her students learning the material. Just do your work. :)
Awesome online professor.
This teacher is very passionate on the subject she is trying to teach. I thought this course was going to be public speaking. However, a student only has to speak 3 times a semester. She is really nice and outgoing! Only 2 exams in the whole semester. Do the class work and it will be easy! I will consider taking her COM 231 class!
love her!!
Mrs. Bell saved my grade. She is a tough grader but if you come to her for help, she is there for you. She wants her students to succeed but she does not back down from her rules, so follow them.
I had her for online public speaking and she went above and beyond to help me even when I made mistakes. Very nice teacher. I highly recommend.
Avoid if at all possible, she is nice but harsh.
Mrs. Bell takes forever to complete grades. She is rigid and not flexible, if you are not already a good speaker take someone else, you will be graded as if you do this for your job. She tries hard to be cool, but she is also rude and condescending. Maybe online is better I dont know.
Her online 231 class is great. Very clear on expectations. I did very well. Just follow her policies.
I am very shy and have never been able to speak in pubic I usually drop classes when there is a speaking assignment I thought taking this class would help, but now I know that I will NEVER take a class with a speaking assignment again, confidence is lower that I could have ever imagined You must not take her if you cannot already present well
I took her for online public speaking. She helped me so much when I had questions about my speeches. People who didn't like her or her class probably should have read the instructions better or asked for help. Her online course is very well-designed and clear.
Mrs. Bell was very nice to me when I needed help in her class. I take all of my classes online and she gives very good comments that make it feel like you know her.
Loved her!!!!!!!!!!
If you're expecting to be able to turn stuff in late, get extensions, get to redo assignments, and that rules are only suggestions, Mrs. Bell is not the teacher for you. If you understand deadlines, hard work, rules, and are accountable for your own mistakes, you will succeed in this class.
One of the best! Anyone leaving a negative comment must not have done well in her class, which means they must not have gone to her for help or followed her clear rules. I was doing bad and asked her for help with the next speech. Guess what? Made an A on it.
Great professor. I feel like I can speak in public now and I never would have said that before. She helped me tremendously when I got behind and my grade started to suffer. Would for sure take her again.
Professor Bell is so caring and kind. She is a wonderful teacher and is very experienced in her field. I recommend taking her if you want to learn and improve!
I loved her! She's very understanding and clearly cares about her students. As long as you pay attention and take notes/read, it's hard to fail her class. She's very clear about what she wants/expects, and does her best to provide extra credit opportunities. Highly recommend!
I love this woman! Beautiful inside and out. I feel like Im a better person for taking her class.
She's always smiling and making the class positive. I ask a lot of questions and she never made me feel dumb even tho some of my questions probably were lol. My favorite WTCC teacher.
wanted to like her but she is such a petty grader. one time she took off 9 points bc I didn't use black text and wanted mla format for a journal entry. did nothing to teach the class just says read the chapter take the quiz do the discussion board. she's nice yea but kind of aloof idk she just irked me. wants things done her way and her way only.
Mrs. Bell was a great teacher. It's a little weird right now with COVID but she does a good job to stay connected and explain the material. Follow the rubrics and pay attention to how to asks you to complete assignments and you'll get a good grade.
Professor Bell is very understanding and accommodating when it comes to COVID-19. Along with this, she provides extra credit on certain assignments if you turn them in early, which is much appreciated. Remember to stick to her formatting or you will lose points. Overall, you can tell she really enjoys what she teaches.
Love her!
Really loved her. Her online course is very organized and clear. Pay attention to her instructions and follow the rubric.
Mrs. Belle is the GOAT. Organized and easy to follow. Nice and bubbly and makes good videos. She'll work with you if you have a problem, but don't come at her with attitude because she will let you know about it with a quickness.
very strict and makes things harder for her students. The class I took with her was NOT an 8 week class, but still made due dates shorter if the lesson was not long, so she expected assignments to be turned in during the week instead of Sundays at 11:59pm like any normal professor would. she makes her students do a discussion board every week!
She's the best
So helpful with assignments! Organized and clear, I liked her lessons because they had everything posted so you knew what to do.
SHe's legit. My public speaking improved a lot with her this summer. She gives good suggestions and answers questions fast.
Professor Bell is a great professor. She grades assignments in a timely manner and as long as you read the rubric you will do great. I recommend her for all communication classes at Wake Tech.
This is the most uncaring professor I have encountered at Wake Tech. She does not care to relate to students or even understand how difficult online learning is. If you plan on having a personal emergency that will restrict you from turning in things on time, DON'T she does not care. There are 3 speeches for the class and she grades harshly on all.
She responded back to emails in a timely manner. Weekly quizzes, discussion board, and homework assignment. Read the chapter weekly and you'll ace the 10 question quizzes!
Terrible Professor does not communicate at all does not answer back her email. She has a lot of unrealistic projects in class. One of these professors who doesnt take the time to update the lessons and due dates they are from the semester before so something is due December 2nd on her lessons it says may 4th. Takes weeks to grade.
Wonderful professor. Quick to answer emails and help when I needed it. Group project, but it wasnt hard.
Mrs. Bell is one of the sweetest teachers Ive had. I had a rough semester due to personal issues and she bent over backwards to make sure I succeeded in the class. So glad I took her class.
I didnt really like the class because public speaking isnt fun, but if you have to take it, take Prof. Bell. She grades everything within a week and lets you know what you can do better next time. I still hate public speaking but I do think Im better at it now.
I've taken her twice now and loved her both times. She helps you when you need it. She is flexible and understands that things happen. You can tell she cares about her students. I wish I needed another com course.
I had a very decent experience with this professor. If you try your best, you will get an A. I did an Honors Project with her and she was helpful but was not very hands on. She kind of just let me do my own thing. I think that was helpful because it showed me that if you really need her, you just need to ask and she is happy to give it.
Kinda a tough grader on some assignments. But everything was super easy you really don't need to do much in this class, I don't think i've spent over 30 minutes on a assignmment.
Prof. Bell is one of the warmest and kindest teachers I've ever had. She works hard to make class interesting and fun while also making sure we get plenty of public speaking practice. I was anxious to take this class but, she made it welcoming. I made friends and felt like everyone was a family by the end of the semester.
I've taken three of her classes now. I don't think she teaches anything else, but I wish she did. Very clear expectations and clear communication. I guess that makes sense lol. A good choice for a class.
Professor Bell was an enthusiastic teacher. Her lectures were entertaining and she gave many examples throughout. I think it is pretty easy to get good grades as long as you keep up with the assigned work. The only downside is I feel like she is sometimes a slow grader and she takes forever to respond to emails.
Great experience.
I've taken her three times now and I'd take her again if I could but I don't think she teaches anything else. She's a real one.
Mrs. Bell is a ray of sunshine. You learn a lot in her class. She has a "life happens" policy where you get to turn in one assignment late during the semester with no questions asked. I wish everyone did that. She's funny and wears cute outfits. Everyone likes her.
Best class I've taken BY FAR. Incredibly engaging, she's incredibly nice, assignments were light and very easy. Wish I could take every class she teaches.
I didn't expect to get a lot out of intro-to-interpersonal comm but I learned a lot! Her lectures were engaging with a lot of class discussion, which was a lot of fun! She's pretty slow at grading things but her policies are pretty lenient and as long as you stick to the rubric you're good for most of the big assignments. Definitely take her!!
I didn't want to take public speaking, but I'm so glad I did. Mrs. Bell is so kind and probably my favorite WTCC teacher I've had.
By the end of the semester my class felt like a family. I enjoyed all the group work where you get to know everyone and everyone is supportive. It makes giving the speeches a lot easier. I will miss Mrs. Bell.
Prof. Bell is a great teacher. Anyone who throws out phoebe lyrics to help explain nonverbals gets mad respect from me. And she helped me out with my outline one day on a Sunday because it was due on Monday. She didn't have to. I was scared to take this class but didn't need to be. Recommend.
Took her for intro to communications. She's still very caring and nice but particularly to this class she's very harsh on grading. Getting anything higher than a B is gonna be very difficult without previous public speaking practice with all the deductions. I would take her other courses instead of a different prof.
Ms.Bell is amazing long as you do the work you will pass 100%TAKE HER !
The most organized online class I've taken. All info is in the announcements or lesson folders. Do what she says to do the way she says to do it and you will make an A. A lot of useful info that helps relationships also.
Took it online, wasn't bad, usually a quiz and homework due every Tuesday. A few major projects that are easy, makes you do a group project which is a nightmare, had a horrible group who did their work 3 hours before the deadline. Emailed her a few times she was quick to respond, but not super helpful. Clear grading criteria, I hate wake tech pos.
Five stars
She is so knit picky with every little thing
This was my second class with Professor Bell. She is the sweetest adn she helped me a lot. We had a really good class. She gives a million chances and helps you do well
This class was not difficult. There are weekly quizzes based on the content, several papers, and one group project. If you follow the instructions provided, you can earn a good grade since expectations are clear. There isn't much instructor interaction, but the major test is based on studied material.
Good easy class. One group project but it was good. Read the textbook and you are fine. Exams not proctored
Not my favorite class, but my favorite professor. She does make you get up in front of the class a lot. You get to know the other students so its gets easier. She's nice and cute. Do stuff like she says and you'll be fine.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
97%
Textbook Required
60%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.20 avg changeRatings by Course
COMM120
5.0
(1)COM110
4.6
(36)COM231
4.5
(48)COM120
4.3
(11)COMM110
3.5
(4)Difficulty by Course
COMM110
3.5
COM231
3.1
COM110
2.5
COM120
2.5
COMM120
2.0