4.8

Nancy McCurry

English - Paradise Valley Community College

4.8
Quality
1.2
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.8
Quality
1.2
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

81

4

6

3

1

2

0

1

0

What Students Say

I took her for ENG101&102 and she's a wonderful person

ENG101AND102 - 5.0 rating

Nancy should be given an award

ENG101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

20%

Textbook Required

91%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 23 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (15)
A (6)
A- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 26 reported grades
A+: 15
A: 6
A-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (3)
Inspirational (2)
Hilarious (2)
Respected (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.01 avg change
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Ratings by Course

ENGENG

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH101

5.0

(3)

ENG101ENG102

5.0

(2)

ENG101AND102

5.0

(3)

ENG10217961

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

ENG10217961

3.0

ENG101AND102

1.7

ENG102

1.3

ENG101

1.1

ENGENG

1.0

Reviews (88)
5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 2, 2011

Shes the bomb digity!!:)

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 23, 2011

Energetic, Fun, Best english teacher I've ever had without a doubt :)

5.0
1.0
ENG101
May 7, 2012

Awesome teacher!!! I recommend her to anyone taking English 101 or 102 BEST TEACHER BY FAR

5.0
1.0
ENG102
May 11, 2012

AMAZING TEACHER!!!! You will not regret taking her class. You have to TRY HARD to fail. Most loving, caring, and funny teacher. Such a sweetheart

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jun 19, 2012

Honestly the best teacher I've had through out all of my classes. Took both her 101 and 102 classes. Nancy is an absolute sweetheart, loves her job and is one of those teachers that actually cares about her students. TAKE HER CLASS!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Jul 23, 2012

Awesome Teacher

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Aug 3, 2012

Great teacher!!!! I'm so glad I ended up with having her as my teacher. I plan to take her 102 class

5.0
1.0
ENGENG
Nov 6, 2012

Great teacher, easy, fun, and I learned a lot from her class.

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Mar 7, 2013

BEST TEACHER EVER. Hands down! Everyone please take her!!!!!! Gives you answers to test and helps with essays!LOVE YOU NANCY!!!!:)

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Mar 7, 2013

She is the absolute best! I love her so much, she is super fun and is very understanding! Hands down the best teacher I've ever had!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Mar 7, 2013

Such a fun class. Learned a lot and actually love attending class and learning from her!

4.0
2.0
ENG102
Mar 7, 2013

Class was easy and fun!

5.0
1.0
ENG101ENG102
Mar 7, 2013

She is the greatest teacher I have ever had. She makes things easy and fun! And she's always willing to help out in any way possible.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Mar 7, 2013

If this is your first semester back to school and your looking for an english clas...TAKE NANCYS SHES AMAZING!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG101AND102
Mar 7, 2013

Nancy is an amazing teacher who takes the time to get to know her students. I was able to learn a lot from her while having fun. She made writing papers more enjoyable than any of my other English teachers did. TAKE HER CLASS!!

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Mar 7, 2013

She's spectacular and goofy. You can't not love her!!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Apr 11, 2013

One of the best teachers out there!! Very helpful. I would recommend this class to anyone looking to take ENG101 or ENG102

5.0
1.0
ENG102
May 8, 2013

Take her trust me. Been taking English for 3 years and finally found the coolest teacher ever.

5.0
3.0
ENG10217961
Jul 25, 2013

She is a great teacher with lots of energy. She makes English fun and the class flew by. I was glad I took her class!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jul 25, 2013

Dude, this teacher da best! Really, take her class. She' patient, understanding, passionate about English, the class is easy, I did learn something (SIGNAL PHRASES), and I had a good time in the class. Really, this woman deserves to be acknowledged. I'll definitely be taking her creative writing class.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jul 25, 2013

Nancy is the best teacher i have ever had ever!!!! i have always hated English so much until i met nancy, becasue she makes it so easy and fun !! its so easy to talk to her and shes so sweet and calm. if you dont take nancy you are missing out!!! BEST CLASS I HAVE EVER HAD A PVCC :)

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jul 25, 2013

Nancy is a riot!! There is never a dull moment in her class. If you dislike English you need to take her class. When it comes down to business she gets serious and helps you in any way that she can. She is extremely passionate and loving.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Aug 1, 2013

Excellent teacher! The easiness is high because her clarity and willing to help is high, and most English teachers, especially in 102, are jerks and are unwilling to help - but Nancy is always willing! She is funny, the class is never dull, and overall she is a fun and exciting, down to Earth person! Took this as a summer course, little book use.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Aug 15, 2013

awesome teacher! She is extremely helpful to all students, she is very energetic and passionate of what she does, funny enthusiastic teacher, makes class fun and interactive. helps you a-lot with essays, tests are fairly easy. overall she is great, amazing teacher who loves teaching her students and will go above and beyond to ensure your success.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

SHE'S MY FAVORITE EVER

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

NANCY IS THE BEST! SHE IS MY FAVORITE TEACHER EVER! MOST AMAZING ENGLISH CLASS!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

BEST TEACHER EVER, so funny.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

She is like the best teacher ever. Easiest class of my life. Taking this senior year because its SO EASY. OMG LOL OMG

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

she is so cool!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

Very easy class. Not much homework at all. Very fun, always has stories to make class interesting, and is really down to earth. School wise she gets the point through and can explain easily. Really recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! doooo iiitttttttttt!!! seriously...

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2013

Nancy is amazing! She makes a personal connection with each one of her students based on their likes and dislikes. It may seem elementary, but it is the beginning of a strong relationship that you will develop with her. She truly cares about her students and expresses a great deal of concern about their lives. You will not regret this class.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

She is super helpful and accepts everyone. Love her!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

She is HILARIOUS!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

SHE IS AMAZING! Very helpful and clear, very understanding and fun to be around. Good class

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2013

Best professor ever! Very easy and entertaining class!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2013

Nancy is an amazing teacher! Such a sweet lady with a huge heart and love for everyone she meets. Love her!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2013

She is fun

5.0
1.0
EN101
Oct 14, 2013

Always something new to look forward to when I have this class on Mondays

5.0
1.0
ENG142
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2013

Nancy is an amazing teacher! She's an awesome teacher and she has fun while in class. She's very clear and helps students if they need help.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

She is a nice lady who makes you laugh for sure. No stress!

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

Such a loon!!! I absolutely loved being in her class. Definitely develops a connection with her students. This course, however, is NOT for those who crave order and structure. We were off topic about 89.99% of the class, but still learned a lot!!!

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

Nancy is a hoot. Very nice young gal with a great sense of humor. Class is simple, homework is minimal. Would recommend.

3.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

This class is a joke, it is the easiest class you will ever take. If you want an easy A, this is the class to take.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

Made of awesome. Super laid back. the class is mainly essays, but she helps you through it, so everything goes smoothly.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2013

Hands down easiest class and most interesting.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A-
Oct 14, 2013

Great Teacher!she's down to earth, goes above and beyond to make sure we understand what she is teaching. I hope I can take her 102 class! Super Cool teacher...

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 14, 2013

She is extremely educated and intelligent and interestingly weird and fun. Not a tough class at all. She is very personable and easy to deal with.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2013

SHE is AWESOME !!!!!

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Oct 14, 2013

Fun out there teacher that makes class easy by making everything you do fun. Even in the one a week classes that are 3 hrs long class flies by rarely any homework just 5 essays.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Grade: Pass
Oct 14, 2013

Very fun and creative teacher. She motivates through creative conversation, and is clear about all assignments. Always Positive.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 14, 2013

I believe that she truly cares about all of her students. She is not a fake person. What you see is basically, what you get. I love the way that she teaches. she really try to respect everyone the best that she can.

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

She's all over the place and rarely on task, but a quality professor always willing to help out with a problem, even if your not in her class.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Oct 15, 2013

She engages students, entertains them, and teaches the core structure for English composition all at the same time. The best class i have taken in 3 semesters.

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

So funny. She loves everyone.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

She is an absolutely amazing teacher that i fully understood and made a special connection with.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

I love this teacher. She is a great influence and a wonderful teacher who loves her job and her students.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

She is by far the best teacher I have had. She has a great sense of humor and explains the assignments thoroughly. I would definitely recommend taking this class.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

Very interesting. Give good feed back on paper. Gets distracted a lot. Over all its not to bad

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

This class was the best English class I have been in since eight grade. It was nice to actually learn writing in a very relaxed and awesome environment.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

Instructor has a unique way of connecting with the students. The classes are fun and the learning environment is very positive.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

Instructor has a unique way of connecting with the students. The classes are fun and the learning environment is positive.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

She is a great person and a great teacher. While the class seemed kind of unorganized at times, she makes the assignments very clear and she's always happy to help you.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Oct 15, 2013

She's an amzing and helpful teacher, she let me do a videography,instead of an essay and it really helped me out. She's very nice and she's always helpful to her students and seems to genuinely cares about her students.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

I love Nancy! She is an amazing person,and she is very optimistic and cheerful. Positivity is an understatement! She has been so helpful, fun and creative when it comes to english, and of course, six toed cats. :)

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

I highly recommend to have this professor. She knows how to teach in a lose and creative way and she is entertaining. I describe Nancy McCurry the female version of Robin Williams.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

I've never had a teacher who was more genuinely interested in me as a human, & in what I had to say than Nancy McCurry. Her way of teaching is totally unorthodox. She truly cares about making you think & question the usual. She cares about substance rather than structure & order. I can't begin to describe her in only 350 characters. She LOVES you.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 15, 2013

My best professor yet! She practically radiates positivity, and I walk away from her class feeling "recharged". Also, despite the lack of structure, Nancy really gets you thinking. It's an insanely easy class, though, so don't go running.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Oct 16, 2013

She is very nice and helpful and works great with just about any student. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 24, 2013

Nancy should be given an award! She's caring, helpful, funny & smart...what more can a student ask for in a professor?! All I have to say is thanks Nancy : )

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2013

She is the best. She treats you like a life long friend and helps you with whatever you are struggling with.

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Mar 24, 2014

Nancy is the best, she is a real person with a great personality. She takes the tension out of school and treats you like a friend. If you ever need anything she is always quick to help and won't stop until you understand it. Great teacher

5.0
2.0
ENG102
May 7, 2014

Nancy is literally the best teacher ever. You will never regret taking her class, she knows how to combine the fun and learning. Nancy has everything you could ask for in a proffesor, she radiates charisma, positivity, & happines. Not to mention the amazing personality she has, she makes it hard not to love her.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Jun 18, 2014

I dreaded this class, made fearful by my 101 teacher who made it seem each and every detail was going to be meticulous and awful. Nancy is to bright and full of life. She started class with a template to help us see each piece of what we needed for our final essays. She is exciting and keeps us interested and awake. She's awesome.

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2014

Nancy is AMAZING! She is incredibly nice and willing to help her students with anything and everything. She makes her class fun and interesting, if you need ENG 102, take Nancy!

5.0
1.0
ENG101ENG102
Aug 16, 2014

Nancy was the BEST teacher i've ever had ! She genuinely cares about all of her students and wants you to succeed ! Her class was super fun and always interesting ! I would definitely recommend taking her class !! :)

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Oct 8, 2014

Nancy is probably the best English teacher I've had in my life. Shes a little kooky ,but shes an amazing person that loves her students and gets the her lessons through by using interesting material instead of the boring ol' english subjects. Love her class recommend it to anyone who asks what english teacher to take.

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2014

She's freakin' awesome!

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2014

Nancy is the bomb. com hands down favorite teacher i have ever had. i highly recommend her

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2014

Nancy is one of the best instructors I have ever had. She is so lively and so much fun. Not too many essays or homework assignments. She is not super structured, so be prepared for that. I always looked forward to going to class. I would recommend her to everyone.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2014

Nancy is amazing! so funny and so full of life, will be taking her eng 102 class most definitely! she's willing to work with you, at any pace, very understanding.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2014

Nancy is the best professor I have ever had.

5.0
1.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2015

AWESOME, SUPER FUNNY, BEST FRIEND

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2015

Best teacher at PVCC hands down!

5.0
1.0
ENG102
Feb 3, 2015

She is the best teacher I've ever had. She is so real and cares so much about everything you have to say! I love when I have her class. I am always excited to see what funny things she has to say in each class! Love her!

5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Oct 13, 2016
Would take again

Most amazing English teacher. She teaches how people learn even though it isn't how the school wants her to. She appears to have stopped teaching, though, so no one will see this. If her leaving was, even partially, my fault... I'm sorry. She was taken by many for an easy A, but I guarentee they learned more from her than they would have without

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENG101AND102
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Ms. Nancy is the example of how a true professor should be. She creates thinking rather than reading off a textbook and really enjoys when her students actually learn from one another. I took her for ENG101-102 and she's a wonderful person. I got A's both times, but the most valuable thing I took from her class is how to be a thinker, not a robot!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ENG101AND102
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Ms. Nancy is the example of how a true professor should be. She creates thinking rather than reading off a textbook and really enjoys when her students actually learn from one another. I took her for ENG101&102 and she's a wonderful person. I got A's both times, but the most valuable thing I took from her class is how to be a thinker, not a robot!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

the best teacher at smcc in my opinion

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

20%

Textbook Required

91%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 23 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (15)
A (6)
A- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 26 reported grades
A+: 15
A: 6
A-: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (3)
Inspirational (2)
Hilarious (2)
Respected (1)
Caring (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.01 avg change
Dec
Jan
Feb
Oct
Dec
Mar
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENGENG

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH101

5.0

(3)

ENG101ENG102

5.0

(2)

ENG101AND102

5.0

(3)

ENG10217961

5.0

(1)
+4 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG10217961

3.0

ENG101AND102

1.7

ENG102

1.3

ENG101

1.1

ENGENG

1.0

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