4.5

Nola Kelly-Gondek

Biology - Hudson Valley Community College

4.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
82%
Would Retake
154
Reviews
4.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

82%

Would Retake

154

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Kelly is a great professor and makes Biology fun and interactive

BIO109 - 5.0 rating

I took her class online, I wish I would have taken it on campus because she's such a great teacher

BIOL109 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

58%

Textbook Required

21%

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 72 grades
Most common grades:
A (20)
B (17)
A+ (16)
Grade Distribution
A(36)B(17)C(8)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(11)
Based on 78 reported grades
A: 20
B: 17
A+: 16
B+: 9
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EXTRA CREDIT (32)
Gives good feedback (21)
Caring (16)
Inspirational (15)
Clear grading criteria (13)
Respected (12)
Hilarious (9)
Accessible outside class (9)
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5.0

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BIOLAB

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4.0

BIOL271

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270

3.5

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Reviews (154)
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Nov 24, 2008

She is great...wish I could take her on to more biology classes!!

5.0
1.0
BIO109
May 26, 2009

Through my friend, i took Bio 109 class with Dr Kelly in Spring 2009. I was really enjoy this class with her. I love her method teaching. It was very helpful for all students can understand the lecture.She was very friendly and enthusiast in teaching.To me, Dr Kelly was the best teacher in HVCC.

5.0
1.0
BIO109
May 28, 2009

Dr kelly is great I took Bio 109 with her. She make learning easy. She make sure you do understand whats being taught. She is not boring She never have attitude. If you study u will pass the test. She is very fair compared to other teachers. I was recommended by a former staff to take her class and was happy i did1

5.0
3.0
BIO109
May 30, 2009

Dr. Kelly RULES!!!! She is amazing. SHe trats students with respect and as long as you attend class and pay attention you will have no worries.She is extremely helpful and understanding, too!

5.0
2.0
BIOL109
Jun 2, 2009

I had her for Biol 109. She doesn't give any homework. You don't need the book but it could be useful. Dr. Kelly is extreamly nice and helpful. She is also very funny. Attendance is not mandatory but the class is a lot of info so I think you should go. Hard subject kinda great teacher though.

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Jun 4, 2009

I REALLY LIKE THIS TEACHER SHE IS GREAT

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Jun 9, 2009

she is an dedicated teacher who makes it interesting and easy to learn if you are willing to take the time to go to class. although attendance is not mandatory, like any class it helps if you go. powerpoint lecture makes it easier to comprehend all the information, if you go to class you know what will be on the tests...

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Jun 17, 2009

Dr. Kelly is a great teacher! She always made it a point to make sure her students understood everything she taught!!

5.0
1.0
BIO230
Jun 28, 2009

Dr. Kelly is the BEST science professor I have ever taken. She will stop at nothing to help her students in any way, and always tries to make class interesting and fun. There is minimal use of the text, and she always gives a review sheet for the tests. If I could take her for all of my classes, I would!! A+++ teacher!!

4.0
4.0
BIO109
Dec 8, 2009

Dr. Kelly is a fair, honest and really great teacher. I am not a science major so the material was very hard but she worked with me and tried very hard to be sure I understood. However, her tests/quizzes are very hard, it's the way she words them. Studying is mandatory to pass, never even opened my book!

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Dec 22, 2009

Dr. Kelly was the best. If you had a problem with something in class or just advice on life she was always willing to take her time and help you. Highly recomended

4.0
2.0
BIO109
Dec 27, 2009

she is very good teacher .keep it up Dr Kelly

5.0
2.0
BIOL109
Dec 27, 2009

Very good professor she wants everyone to succeed and if you are having problems she will help you.I wish all of my professors were as helpful, fun, to learn with as Dr.Kelly

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Dec 27, 2009

Biol 109 Dr. Kelly was a great professor, who was very helpful to me, and helped make biology more interesting, and easier to understand. I would recommend her if you need to take a biology class, or are interested in Biology. She's a great professor, and is easy to talk to!

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Dec 27, 2009

She is an awsome teacher. Gives extra credit and lots of freebies...Love Love Love her

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Dec 27, 2009

Dr. Kelly makes everything so much easier to understand.

5.0
1.0
BIOL109
Dec 27, 2009

SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Dec 27, 2009

Dr. Kelly is very enthusiastic about the material she teaches and it come across clearly. She is fun and I would recommend taking Biology with her.

5.0
3.0
BIOL109
Dec 28, 2009

Dr. Kelly is a terrific teacher, student-oriented, and a gifted scientist-clinician. I am delighted to have studied with her. Nicolas Hernandez, PhD

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Dec 28, 2009

Dr. Kelly is an amazing teacher she make Biology interesting and is very helpful. I would recommend her to other students that need to take Bio 109.

5.0
2.0
BIOL109
Dec 28, 2009

DR. Kelly is the best teacher ever. She will always work for you and will be with you whenever you will need her. Always helpfull. I recomend tochoose her class for those who need BIO 109. I wish to have her next semester in anathomy but she does not tech this course. poor me!!!

5.0
1.0
BIOL109
Dec 28, 2009

Dr. Kelly is the greatest professor that I ever had it. She is so helpful. If i could have any other classes(anathomy) with her I would be so thankful for that. She is just an amazing instructor who likes so much the job.Professor with A++++++++++ and more+Thank you Dr. Kelly for the great semester with you. You are exellent person.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Dec 28, 2009

I highly recommend Dr. Kelly for any and all classes she may be teaching. She has a way of making boring subject matter interesting and fun!

5.0
3.0
BIO0
Dec 29, 2009

This teacher really cares that you understand the information and will do her best to help you. She also makes learning fun even with boring and hard to understand information.

5.0
3.0
BIO104
Jan 2, 2010

Hilarious always smiling and happy, very excited to teach and has very good teaching techniques, extremely helpful

5.0
3.0
BIOL109
Jan 8, 2010

Dr. Kelly is a great professor, she's fun and entertaining and very helpful, She reallllly cares about her students!

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Mar 30, 2010

Awesome Biology teacher. I suggest that if Bio isn't your strongest subject then get her. She was awesome and always explained everything and if you didn't understand then she would go over it with you. By far the best Bio teacher I have had

4.0
3.0
BIO109
May 25, 2010

Usually dont do the greatest in bio, but she is an awesome teacher and will help you out. Highly recommend her for bio 109.

5.0
2.0
BIO109
May 26, 2010

Dr.Kelly was by far the best professor I have had so far. She really goes the extra mile to help he students as best she can. The only reason I didn't get an A is because I didn't study too had for 2 tests. If you need Bio109 and you see that she has an opening, grab it! you will be in for one entertaining semester!

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Jun 1, 2010

Very good Professor. Very helpfull. Extra points with quizzes.

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Aug 10, 2010

Dr. kelly an awesome teacher! she is funny and keeps your interest. She knows her stuff. I recomend her!!:)

3.0
2.0
BIO109
Dec 9, 2010

She wants you to pass

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Dec 31, 2010

I loved Dr. Kelly, she was extreamly helpful this past semester and id recommend her to anyone. Great semester. Thanks again.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jan 6, 2011

Dr Kelly is great! she really cares about her students. She really wants you to do well in class,She goes the extra mile to make sure that you do. The labs were also interesting. Anyone needing to take bio should take it with her. She really cares

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jan 8, 2011

Dr. Kelly is the best bio teacher I have ever had! She is incredibly invested in her students, wants you to pass and will work with you to do whatever she can to help. You rarely find a professor who you can tell is excited about the subject she teaches. She lives for teaching and it shows. I wish she were teaching A&P. Take her class!

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jan 8, 2011

Awesome teacher!!!!!

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Jan 21, 2011

Dr. Kelly is a wonderful teacher. She loves teaching and it shows. She wants her students to succeed and she gives them every opportunity to do so. I can only hope that my future professors are as enthusiastic and excited about teaching as Dr. Kelly is. Unfortunately, I don't think I will be so lucky but one can always hope :) Thank you Dr. Kelly

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Feb 6, 2011

Dr. Kelly Rocks! This is one class you don't want to miss out on! I hope I'm able to have her again next semester. She is enthusiastic, extremely clear, and truly helps YOU to succeed if you are willing to put in the effort. Trust me, you won't be disappointed with the prof!

5.0
2.0
BIO2
Apr 11, 2011

Kelly, she is amazing!!very helpful, and nice person!take her class!

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Oct 14, 2011

GREAT PROFESSOR. I do not think I will have her again since I am not required to take any more science classes. VERY HELPFUL! Great student - teacher relationship. Wish more professors could be half as good as Dr. Kelley! Don't take bio109 online, attend her lectures for the full experience!

5.0
3.0
BIO1094
Nov 16, 2011

Dr. Kelly is the best prof I have ever had. She explains difficult material in a way that is easy to understand. I hated science before I took her class now I understand it and I am changing my major . I wish she taught A and P!

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Dec 16, 2011

Dr. Kelly is the best science teacher I ever had. She made bio interesting and made class worth coming too. She made the hardest subjects seem so easy! I wish she tought micro and a&p. I kept an A the whole semester..I highly recommend her as a teacher!

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Dec 17, 2011

AWESOME!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
BIO4
Dec 18, 2011

Dr. Kelly is probably the best professor I've ever had in my entire life. She makes this course super easy. Wish I cld have her for bio 270. She is jux awesome!

5.0
1.0
BIO109
Jan 24, 2012

Dr.kelly is just awesome <3 I wish I take her again..if you do good on the tests you will be fine..her lab quizzes are not hard either..as for going to class attendance is not mandatory but if you go you will get extra credit and you will know what will be on the exams. My favorite class of fall semester <3 <3 <3 Dr.kelly

5.0
1.0
BIO109
Jan 24, 2012

Awesome teacher...if you take her and work hard you will defiantly get an A

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jan 25, 2012

I LOVE HER! She is the best biology/science teacher I have ever had! She is so nice and helpful and she wants you to do great in her class and pass. I highly reccommend her!

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Jan 26, 2012

Dr.Kelly is AWESOME!!! Science was my worst class in high school and I did GREAT when I took her!! She is by far the best teacher I've had... She very helpful, and her labs are fun... I wish I had her for every class :) TAKE HER!!!! you wont regret it

5.0
1.0
BIO4
Mar 7, 2012

Dr. Kelly is by far the best teacher in HVCC. Very helpful and funny. There is no way you can leave her class without an A.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Mar 7, 2012

SHE IS THE MOST AMAZING PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD! shes fun, nice, hilarious and so smart! she helps out a lot and she gives out great study guides. I got a 94 on her final and that was just by studying her study guide. Best teacher ever!

5.0
2.0
BIO109
May 4, 2012

She is the best professor ever..i wish i can take her over and over again. If you stay the review before exam you will do great. Dont search for another professor but no1 is like Dr.Kelly...I love her soo much :)

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jun 15, 2012

She is a great professor. I took this class because it was mandatory, but I am SO happy I did. I am a returnig student and she made the information a lot of fun to learn. Being as busy as I am, I had to make up a lab (which she is very cool about as long as you TELL HER PRIOR TO MISSING IT!) Fantastic professor, loves to learn and teach!

5.0
2.0
BIO109
Jul 3, 2012

AWESOME PROFESSOR ALIVE!!! LUV HER TO DEATH

5.0
3.0
BIO150
Jan 16, 2013

She is a cool teacher and funny. She is very helpful and a kind person. At first I wasn't doing well but then she help me and I improve alot.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jan 23, 2013

I absolutely adore Dr. Kelly. She is the greatest teacher I've had in my 2 years at HVCC. The class is extremely hard(lots of material to remember) but you learn sooo much and she is always willing to help.Although showing up to class isn't required its a really good idea to because she uses a lot of memory cues.If you study you will do great!

5.0
4.0
BIOL100
Mar 21, 2013

Dr. Kelly is the best! Her class moves quick but as long as you keep up on the reading you will be fine! She cares about her students and is always willing to give extra help. She really sparked my interest in biology. You will never forget what you learned in her class. Love her!!!! :)

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2013

Dr. Kelly was one of the best teachers I have ever had. She was so helpful and she really cares about her students. She made this class very fun. I actually enjoyed going to her class everyday. I would absolutely recommend her for anyone!

4.0
3.0
BIO109
Sep 21, 2013

really just ok. nothing more or less.

3.0
4.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2013

Blah. if there is no one else, take her.

5.0
2.0
BIOL109
Dec 7, 2013

Dr. Kelly is great! You have to pay attention and follow her notes. She gives you study guides for the exams, USE THEM! I did & got a 90 on the 1st test. The next test I brought the filled out sheet to her office hours and she helped me to know what to study more, I got a 100! She loves her class & students! If you do the work & study, easy A!

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jan 28, 2014

really just ok. talks a lot.

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Feb 23, 2014

Dr. Kelly is the best professor I have ever had in 2 years of classes I also take classes at UAlbany. I love how she makes difficult subject matter so easy to understand. Take her, you won't regret it!

2.0
3.0
BIO270
Apr 3, 2014

Dr Kelly is ok. I wish she would stop talking like she knows everything. She thinks she is the best teacher, but she truly is just average. She is fair, just boring.

4.0
3.0
BIOL270
Grade: A
May 26, 2014

Excellent Woman, Professor, Person!Very self sacrificing. She talks very fast. However she spends quality time with all of her students. Exams are multiple choice. However Anatomy is a difficult course. She tries to simplify things. Test are ok! I loved her. The previous comment is really inaccurate description of her. Take her class she's good!

5.0
3.0
ANP245
Oct 11, 2014

The test questions are strait from the power points, labs are fun she also gives some extra credit questions on lab lecture quizzes, but the class is an average difficulty for me ,AnP in general is not an easy class you must study. If I took ap2 I would grab her class again. excellent teacher! o yea she also gave me a spare book to use and keep!

5.0
3.0
BIOL109
Dec 12, 2014

I took her class online, I wish I would have taken it on campus because she's such a great teacher! She's really helpful if you need it. For online there is a lot of work but that part is a easy A. You take 3 out of the 4 module exams in lab and the 1 in on BB. I definitely recommend her as a teacher!

5.0
4.0
BIOL270
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2014

I love Dr. Kelly. The best prof. I have had at HVCC. Takes hard material and explains it so you remember it, and even better, understand it!!! Love her memory cues! Always goes above and beyond for her students. Truly amazing.

5.0
2.0
109
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2014

Absolutely loved Dr Kelly. She has a great sense of humor and makes class fun. She uses a lot of little phrases that will help you remember the material. I will miss her. I highly recommend her!

5.0
3.0
270
Dec 17, 2014

Great professor if you are willing to learn the material, overall I would definitely recommend her or take her class again.

4.0
3.0
270
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2015

Great teacher always there to help you Test can be hard just study ahead of time. She has great memory cues she teaches you. She is also very corny funny.

3.0
3.0
BIO270
Grade: B
Feb 8, 2015

Dr. Kelly Never stops talking. I quickly fade out. She can be a good teacher if she can only stop rambling.

5.0
3.0
270
Mar 8, 2015

Does she talk a lot ? Yes, it is called lecture or teaching. I am pretty sure that is what they pay her to do! I find her stories funny and it keeps me interested. Of course it is not up to her to entertain me, this is a class I need for nursing and I actually want to learn it. She makes it easy to understand and I love that about her!

4.0
3.0
BIOL270
Grade: A
May 23, 2015

Dr. Kelly wants her students to succeed. She provides a lot of study tools and memory cues to help understand the difficult concepts. She is very helpful, but if you need help during office hours it can get a bit challenging as there are often many other students waiting to see her. Her exams aren't overly challenging. I recommend her.

4.0
4.0
BIOLAB
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 20, 2015

she is a fantastic teacher and i recommend her for anyone who has to take a&p. science isn't really my thing so i did miserably in the class and withdrew but it was sad leaving such a great teacher.

5.0
3.0
BIO270
Dec 16, 2015

Yo Dr. Kelly is a rockstar, she is cooler than Star Wars and sings like Adele.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2015

Dr. Kelly is a great professor and makes Biology fun and interactive. She is helpful with giving out memory cues and such.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2016

Top notch, top notch! She made very difficult material easy to understand and retain. I would highly recommend her for any class she is teaching. Dr. Kelly is top Notch!

5.0
3.0
BIO270
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2016

Professor Kelly is phenomenal. She's hilarious, approachable, really knows her stuff, and really wants her students to succeed. For my A&P 1 class, she gave a lot of opportunities for extra credit and she always has her office door open to help. She cares about you as a person and makes an effort to get to know you. Would absolutely take her again.

3.0
5.0
BIO109
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 7, 2016

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!! One of the hardest professors I have ever met. She is not afraid to fail you and when she does it doesn't bother her smh.

5.0
4.0
BIO270
Grade: A
May 16, 2016

Text books are mandatory. This is not a "slide by" class, you have to work for it. Dr. Kelly is fair and offers some extra credit throughout the course. She does her best to keep you engaged, offers neumonics for memory, and encourages office hours. I loved her class and teaching style. I would absolutely take it again.

5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Kelly was an awesome teacher!! Didn't need the textbook too much, everything you needed you got from her power points and in lecture. Very nice, cares about her students. Funny! I learned a lot and made the class very interesting!! I would DEF recommend her!

5.0
3.0
BIO270
Grade: A-
Oct 26, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Kelley is an amazing teacher! She will go out of her way to help you. She's very sweet and cares about her students. She's also really funny and comes up with easy ways to help memorize the material so she makes learning fun. If you choose Dr. Kelley, you WILL do good! I definitely recommend her!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
ANP2
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I was extremely disappointed. Oh boy her lectures. If you're taking her class as a pre-req w/ no background in anything medical, good luck! she teaches like you should already know the concept of the stuff she's teaching. Her power points are always confusing, and she is not clear about what she expects on lecture exams. Labs are ok.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ANP2
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Had a really bad first impression with Dr. Kelly in the beginning of the semester. I have found I really like her. She cares a lot about her students, and gives plenty of chances to get extra credit.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
BIO270
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

She is the by far the best professor ive ever had, she gives COPIOUS amounts of extra credit so much that the extra credit alone is worth a whole letter grade. and she tells us EXACTLY whats going to be on test and sometimes the final if I could give her a 6 out of 5 I would. i would say more but i have no more space.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
5.0
BIO270
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

correction the extra credit is worth 63% of a letter grade lol but thats still really good

4.0
4.0
BIO270
Grade: C+
Mar 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I truly love A&P and was so excited to be in Dr. Kelly's class but man, is it a letdown. This class is really hard and it really doesn't have to be. The lecture is strictly PP with little add ins here and there. There is no EC and only 3-4 tests. Homework counts. Make sure your other classes are light enough for you to ONLY focus on A&P.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
BIO270
Mar 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I've had Dr. Kelly for just my A&P 2 Lab and I was not impressed. I found that she is very unorganized with the material she gives us and with the practical exams. Her practicals are timed, which is really stressful. Also, she doesn't post your grades on blackboard until like a week and a half later which is mildly annoying.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed her class, I took Bio 109, the labs are mandatory but the class isnt, but I highly recommend going or you wont do well. I learned a lot in her class but you have to pay attention and study. If you show up on time and complete the work she will love you. I would take a class with her again if the opportunity was there.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
5.0
BIO270
May 16, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is really down to earth. The course is challenging because the body has many functions, but it is very interesting. There is a lot to remember, but she gives you many mnemonics. Homework is online so you need an access code from the book, but it's easy. Not too many tests, but lab practicals are difficult.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
BIO230A
Grade: A+
Oct 12, 2017
Would take again

Professor Kelly is really excellent, she provides great mnemonic devices and makes learning anatomy fun. She's very willing to help students after and outside of class, and she genuinely wants her students to learn. It's a tough class, and there's a lot to memorize, but if you show up & study, you should do well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Loved this professor. So kind and helpful and understanding. Wants you to do well because There is a lot of material to learn. Excellent study tips and always available outside of class. Wish I took More classes with her before I graduated!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BIOL270
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is by far my favorite professor at Hudson Valley. Her power points are lengthy but she puts them on blackboard so you can print and follow along and she gives you mnemonic devices to help you remember the material. She can be tough but it gets you ready for the medical program you want to get too. I love Dr Kelly!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

Took this class BEFORE and got an F. Took it with Kelly and got a C with barely any studying or using the textbook. There are a ton of things to know so she always creates fun ways for you to remember. Attended almost every lecture & got nearly 20 points in extra credit just for attending. She's awesome! Take her & study you'll get an A for sure

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIO270
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2018
Would take again

I had Dr. Kelly for A &P II lab. She was an amazing professor. She is very helpful. She doesn't drop any practical grades but she does double your highest grade. She is very clear on what will and wont be on the practicals. As well as providing multiple extra credit questions.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
BIOL270
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is a great Professor. She is kind and gives a lot of extra credit. Her exams are difficult, so make sure you know your material inside out and study early. Do the review sheets ahead of time and go to office hours if you need help with them. Lab is difficult and you are only graded on practicals. Study hard and go to lab outside of class!

TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BIOL271
Grade: A+
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is absolutely the best professor I have ever taken. She teaches A & P very thoroughly, and explains the material so that even the most complex body functions are understandable. She makes lecture entertaining, is very personable, and honestly cares about her students. Offers lots of extra credit; enough to pull your grade from an B to A

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIOL109
May 15, 2019
Would take again

Great lab Professor! Very funny, makes the class go by fast and enjoyable! Highly recommend! :)

Respected
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BIOL271
Grade: B+
Sep 6, 2019
Would take again

She is the best.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO270
Oct 8, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. Is passionate about what she does and gives you all the necessary tools to succeed but doesn't believe in free hand outs. Be prepared to work for your grade!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIOL270
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 21, 2019
Would take again

Amazing teacher!!! there is no way you can fail her class, gives over almost a letter and a half grade worth of extra credit!! Recommend 110%

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
BIO270
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is a great professor that can come off as harsh because of the high standards she has for her students. She really wants you to pass and gives you all the resources to do your best

Respected
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
BIO230
Grade: A+
May 12, 2020
Would take again

She is the BEST! Knowledgeable and has an unbelievable talent to making the information obtainable and retain-able! But you do have to put in the work! You put in the work and her teaching makes total sense and you wont forget the information thanks to her witty memorization ques.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BIOL271
Grade: B
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Kelly has become one of my favorite professors I've ever taken. Her lectures are entertaining. She makes things that are usually very hard easily understandable. She uses objects to explain things. She gives at least a letter grade worth of extra credit. There is homework but it helps a lot and is an easy grade booster.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO109
Grade: B
Jun 22, 2020
Would take again

Great professor, I really respect her and she is an understanding person on top of that. Biggest warning is that her exams are damn near impossible but she warns you of that. The questions are worded to confuse you to the point you forget everything, I recommend if you want a fair teacher.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
BIO230
Grade: C+
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I showed up to class and did all my homework and tests yet when you ask her questions, shes demeaning and passive aggressive. Compared to other professors, she was the worst science professor i ever had. rude and thinks shes witty. lectures were boring and would go off topic to much.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
BIO270
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Not only does she highlight the important material in the power-points pointing out what will be on the test, but also provides review sheets where all the material is what will be on the exam. There's a lot of material so you need study, but she gives all the resources needed to excel. Tons of EC! Super sweet and clearly cares about her students!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIOL270
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is one of the best professors I have ever had at HVCC. I took Anatomy and Physiology 2 with her for this fall 2020 semester. Her lectures are on point, she tells you what's on exams as well as a full letter grade in extra credit. she does not like surprising her students! she wants you to succeed and she helps if you put the effort in.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIOL271
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Kelly really helped develop my growing interest in biology. In the middle of a busy semester, she still kept things interesting. I loved attending her lectures. Her lectures were a clever mix of real-life stories and practical experiences from her career in veterinary science with illustrative diagrams that helped me understand so much more.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
BIO270
Grade: A+
Dec 25, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is one of the best professors I have ever had!! She cares so much about her students. Offers about 90 points of extra credit (80 is a letter grade), offers extra help, answers questions, and tells exactly what to expect on exams. Dr. Kelly also is very inspirational and really wants the best for her students. Please take her class!! :)

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO270
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2021
Would take again

Professor Kelly is the best teacher Ive ever had, till this day I still speak to her. She is caring and thats what made a difference. She makes you work hard because she cares. She will never leave you alone in the process, if you need help she will help without thinking it twice. Please choose her if you can , especially for ANATOMY. The best fr

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
BIO109
Grade: B
Mar 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I dont know where all these positive reviews are coming from Doesn't reply to emails, even if a student makes a mistake and doesn't use a proper subject line, she ignores it. Material seemed all over the place and unorganized and poorly developed, uses other teachers (YouTube, websites) other than taking the time to make her own lectures.

2.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: B
Mar 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not a students teacher. She is rude, does not give second chances even though he students bust there ass and make mistakes. She is not a teacher, because she isnt teaching us anything. He power points suck, information is from YouTube and not her self. Seems like online students are no bodies to this women.

5.0
4.0
BIO109
Apr 13, 2021
Would take again

I can't lie - It started off rough. I was overwhelmed, nervous, and a bit confused. Professor Kelly showed me she cares not only about a job but genuinely cares. I had a few mid-day panics and honestly, there hasn't been a time I felt judged or that I was being annoying. Class is definitely a challenge, for me, especially being remote.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIOL271
Grade: B+
May 11, 2021
Would take again

It's not an easy class, AP2 is hard in general, but her lectures cover the material well and she's very personable. Easily contacted and the work isnt excessive. HW isnt just busy work it's valuable to the tests. And tons of extra credit opportunities. Overall, hard material but excellent instructor.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIOL270
May 25, 2021
Would take again

Such an amazing professor. Lecture were very helpful, and she provided a ton of studying tips and tricks, which was super helpful. A&P2 is a tough subject alone, but she made it so much easier and helped take some of the pressure off throughout the semester. She gives tons of chances for extra credit!! And do the homework! It will count as an exam.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
BIO270
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

LOVE DR. Kelly! Great Professor, she offers a lot of extra credit and wants you to learn from her class! Shes funny and outgoing. I appreciate you Dr. Kelly!! Thank you for a great experience. -Kim :-)

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO271
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Kelly does a great job of not only teaching the curriculum but also tying it back to why it's important/relevant for individuals pursuing a career in health care. We had significant extra credit opportunities so if you're willing to put in the time/effort, you can get an A. Also, Dr. Kelly is hilarious and fun! 100% recommend.

Respected
5.0
4.0
BIO270
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is by far my favorite professor. Her intelligence, dedication and hard work are very pronounced throughout the semester. The upbeat teaching technique is full of examples and involvement with students. Always willing to help, very understanding and never boring.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
BIO230
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2022
Would take again

Fast forward to now, being half way through my masters program, I can still say that Nola is my all time favorite professor. Thanks to her, I still recall needful information that after all this time, I can remember detailed info. Her teaching will kick your ass to the extent that you're motivated to go, and more! But you won't regret it!

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: C
May 13, 2022
Would take again

Really enjoyed being in her lecture.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: C
May 14, 2022
Would take again

Absolutely loved Dr Kelly!!! My all time favorite professor! She gave amazing lectures, was so funny & caring. And always willing to help. Would definitely take one of her courses again!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
270
Grade: B
Jul 12, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is an amazing professor to take Anatomy with. She outlines exactly what you need to do to pass her class. If you are able to do all extra credit and homework its possible to pass well still not doing great on her lecture exams(which are really hard). Do all the DSM's on mastering for Xcredit. Study only what she tells you is needed!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
BIOL271
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2022
Would take again

Best teacher ever!!! I had her for A&P 1 and 2 and I would not have done so well or understood so much had it not been for Dr. Kelly. She highlights exactly what you need to know for exams along with study guides and she makes lectures fun. Definitely feel confident and well prepared to begin my grad program next semester thanks to Dr. Kelly.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIOL109
Grade: A+
May 11, 2023
Would take again

Will do pop-attendance that counts for extra credit so make sure you're in every class. Expect for classes to be cancelled once in a while. Always replied to my emails and was available when I needed her. All lecture exams and quizzes were multiple choice.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
BIO104
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2023
Would take again

kind and funny!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
5.0
270
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 5, 2023

This professor doesnt allow you to register late make sure you have your stuff together. I am not sure how is but based on that alone most likely wont take her.

Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
270
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Kelly is an amazing professor!!! She makes it clear what to know for the exams and offers lots of extra credit. She explains things in a way that is easy to understand. She teaches you how to learn large amounts of material and gets you ready for nursing or another health professional career. Absolutely recommend! 10 out of 10!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
4.0
270
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2023

Teacher speaks a lot, should do extra credit, test study guides do not prepare well for exams, not very approachable, exam are difficult.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
270
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

She is awesome! I already have a degree from a 4 yr. college and Dr. Kelly is the best professor I have ever had! If you go to lectures, she underlines and stars the important material, her review sheets are spot on and she gives enough extra credit to bring your grade up one letter grade. Most importantly, she makes you want to learn the material.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
BIO270
Grade: A+
May 10, 2024
Would take again

Great lecturer, clear expectations for exams, extra credit opportunities

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: B+
May 15, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kelly is an exceptional educator who goes above and beyond to ensure her students succeed. Her lectures are clear, engaging, and well-organized, making complex topics easy to understand. genuinely committed to helping her students grasp the material. she creates a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
5.0
BIOL115
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2024

This class is RIDICULOUSLY hard it's basically a medical school-level class but only 3 credits. There are 15 chapters divided into different systems of the human body, each chapter you have to memorize all the A&P, Diseases, Testing, and treatments for that specific system. You also have to know the Latin for every single term. Cumulative final.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
BIOL115
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2024
Would take again

The class was well laid out. HW makes up a big % of the grade. My mom is a nurse, she told me that understanding med. term. is crucial. Nursing/med school won't take the time to teach you. Honestly, if you can't be bothered to work hard by yourself and absorb information quickly, how do you think you will succeed in nursing/medical school?

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
BIOL115
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2024
Would take again

This is a great class. The mini-homework assignments allowed me to understand the medical words and their pronunciations. Each module was filled with so much info and they were all exciting to learn and study. The way the terms aligned with clinical settings and various studies was fascinating. The course is designed well and easy to follow.

5.0
2.0
BIOL100
Grade: B
Sep 9, 2024
Would take again

This teacher was very comprehensive and a fair grader. I would definitely take a class with her again. She was not very generous on time with the timed tests, but you just have to be extra mindful.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
109
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 2, 2024

She was very difficult to communicate with. Course work wasn't to bad but my overall experience with trying to communicate with her was awful. Very nasty attitude

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
109
Grade: B
Oct 19, 2024
Would take again

It was the best experience I have ever had in an online class, and all of my classes have been online. Her course is easy to follow. She was funny, patient, and kind. I was having trouble understanding a concept, and she suggested we meet in Zoom so she could help me. She answered my emails promptly and helped me until I got it!

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
BIO150
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2024
Would take again

great lecturer, great study guides, wants you to succeed, very responsive outside of class

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIO109
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Kelly is engaging and dedicated, though the course can be challenging. The lectures are clear, and she genuinely wants students to succeed. unstuck ai was a great study aid alongside the readings.

2.0
3.0
BIO270
Dec 18, 2024

She was ok, be prepared for lots and lots of homework! She gave us so much homework weekly, she also doesn't respond to emails very well. Didn't respond within two days after I needed to talk to her about something urgent

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
BIO270
Grade: B
Dec 25, 2024
Would take again

I never thought that I would be able to pass A&P 1 but when Dr. Kelly was teaching the class, everything made sense. She is the kind of teacher that really makes a student be able to understand what they're learning, she gives you mnemonics to use, the main reason that I passed the final was because of her tricks that she gave us to remember things

Inspirational
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ANP2
Grade: C+
Jan 12, 2025
Would take again

She's wonderful and really wants you to succeed

Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
109
Grade: C
Jan 21, 2025

BAD, DO not take class with her

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
109
Grade: B+
Jan 24, 2025
Would take again

Her lectures are fun and easy to follow, and I learned so much. You have online HW which is standard for an online class, but it wasn't excessive. It helped me learn the material. She cares about your success in the course and spent several hours in ZOOM with me. She helped me with my test anxiety and was sooo supportive. Loved her. 10 out of 10

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ANP2
Grade: A+
May 13, 2025
Would take again

PLEASE READ THIS. From the bottom of my heart, Professor Kelly has been a true pillar in my life. I remember not believing in myself, sitting in her lectures, taking A&P I and A&P II. Every time she looked at her students, it was as if you could feel the immense amount of faith she had in us. I have so much more to say, but please choose her.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
BIOL115
Grade: A
May 14, 2025
Would take again

I took Dr. Kelly for med term this semester online. This course is well organized, with a clear course schedule and fair exams. This is a very time consuming course, but it really develops your understanding of the human body! I've found it all very interesting and ended with a 95 in the course! Study hard consistently and you'll do great!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
BIOL109
Grade: C
May 15, 2025
Would take again

had her for a hybrid class so im not sure what shes like during lectures. lively and has good energy but i can understand why some people say she has a bad attitude. shes unforgiving for mistakes and is strangely hard to talk, obviously very blunt. will probably be one of the harder classes you take. very intelligent. study study study before tests

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
BIOL115
Grade: A
May 15, 2025
Would take again

The med term course I took with Dr. Kelly this semester online has been super! Although there isn't much interaction, her weekly quizzes, quarterly exams and final exam were all very fair questions that will put your knowledge of the textbook to the test. Great, but difficult course I have learned from! Recommend to any future healthcare worker.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
BIO271
Grade: A
May 17, 2025
Would take again

She made anatomy and physiology so easy to understand, yes the lectures are a lot but she explains them in a way where it you can know the material easily. By far the best teacher I've ever had!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BIOL109
Grade: C+
Aug 26, 2025
Would take again

I took biology online over this past summer and boy was it hard. Not only learning the material via my computer screen but content I had never even heard of prior to this class. Dr. Kelly made it as easy as she could for her students to succeed. As long as you utilize the tools she provides and you put in the effort, your grade will reflect this.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
BIO109
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2025
Would take again

dont be intimidated by the syallbus, she's great just have a conversation or two with her if youre struggling and engage in the class. very helpful, very knowledgable, exams are all multiple choice and easy

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
3.0
3.0
109
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2025

i think the only thing that stopped me from getting a better grade was the fact that i didn't really study for some of the exams. course was confusing at first but i've come to realize she's very passionate about what she does + provides resources to help you learn (eg: exam review sheets). she also uses lockdown browser so if you're not a fan...

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Respected
5.0
3.0
BIO271
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

highly recommend her to other students. She is extremely passionate and thorough, which is especially helpful because this is a different class with a lot of complex material. She offers extra credit in both lecture and lab and is always willing to help.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
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