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What Students Say
“He is amazing, but don't think that you're just going to slack your way through the class”
ENG102 - 5.0 rating“This will be the most work-intensive class you'll have”
ENG102 - 3.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
14%
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A-
Grade Distribution
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ENG100
5.0
(9)ENG236
5.0
(2)ENG101A09
5.0
(2)ENGLISH100
5.0
(2)ENG101A08
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
ENGA11
5.0
ENG101AO1
3.5
ENGLISH102
3.5
ENG165
3.5
ENG102
3.3
Reviews (100)
Professor Spillman is AWESOME! if you have the chance to take him then do so!
He is laid back. He really wants to help his students learn. If you ask him for help he is more than willing to help any way he can. He likes to joke around as long as you are paying attention and doing your work. If you have a chance to take his class then i highly recommend his class.
Professor Spillman is the best english professor ever! He is awesome..funny and really cares about teaching his students how to write. He will treat you with respect.. he is a great guy!!
Professor Spillman makes the class very entertaining, and is there to help in any way. Make sure you do all the work, cause it counts in the end. Summer class rocks.
Great teacher and a great help and makes learning behind. He will always work with you, but you must do your work. I learned a lot about myself and I got so much from having taken the class. make up assignment opportunities present them self BUT DO NOT FALL BEHIND IN YOUR WORK. COMPLETE THINGS ON TIME.
Mr. Spillman is an amazing teacher! He is so passionate about his students. I've learned so much about myself in his class. You MUST keep up with the work. There is a lot of material and a lot of writing. He makes English fun and he challenges you and your way of looking at the world. I'll be taking his ENG 102 class next semester!
He's one of the most amazing teachers I've had. He takes a personal interest in your education and makes it entertaining. He expects a lot of his students bc he believes in us. He's encouraging and brilliant. He knows what he's talking about, but isn't a professor that believes only his way is the right way. He's open to others' ideas. Take him!
Mr. Spillman is a great teacher the only reason a person wouldn't like him is if their not doing their work. If you don't put in the effort he has no choice but to give you a 0 or half credit. There is a lot of work so just make sure you're staying up to date and on task. He's cute and he has a son he brought to class-so adorable.
He is awesome!!
I had Mr. Spillman for ENG 101, 102, and 205. The material is not hard at all, and he will gladly help you with anything. Stay on top of EVERYTHING, especially your readings. Do not procrastinate on your papers! You will definitely need your book for this class - annotations are a must. Great teacher, I would highly recommend any of his classes.
I absolutely loved him as a teacher. He was very helpful and willing to go the extra mile if you did not understand what was going on.
Spillman is awesome! Very down-to-earth, but very serious about teaching and ensuring you grasp the material. He is always looking for ways to improve upon himself as a teacher.
THE BEST! He is helpful, ensures you understand the material, and also give you a chance to edit and revise your work to improve your grade.
Great teacher! Very helpful. Will not necessarily give a straight or direct answer to questions, but rather encourages critical thinking. The best professor I have had at Midlands !
His willingness to help outside of the classroom if needed.I couldn't say enough for this instructor.
Greatest F@#$&*! teacher on earth. Class was very enjoyable and i would recommend this class to anyone and Mr. Spillman takes his job serious but makes it fun for the class. He explains things really well and is willing to help with any problems someone may have. I will definitely be taking my english 101 class with him.
Spillman is hands down the professor you want if English is YOUR subject! He makes you think outside of the box for your papers. He also incorporates many issues that are happening in the world today (which makes learning interesting). Also, get ready for plenty of smart comments and sarcasm!
Mr. Spillman made my first semester at tech absolutely amazing. I wouldn't ask for a better first teacher at tech. He was outstanding, he made sure all questions were answered & seemed like he wanted to help everyone. He was easy going & made class so enjoyable!! I don't regret having him he was awesome! I recommend him to everyone!
Really good teacher! A lot of work to do in his class, but really helps you become a successful writer and student!
Professor Spillman is a delight to have. goofy, smart, amd extremely witted. hes fair in grading too. Do the work and give it your best shot and you will get the grade you deserve. be prepared for a lot of group thinkinf and get to know the person beside you because there is going to be a lot of "turn to someone around you, and..."
Mr. Spillman is a really good teacher! he really helps and want you become a successful writer and student!
Mr. Spillman was by far one of the best Professors I have had at Midlands Tech. He has a great personality, which makes his class not boring like normal English 101 classes. I would definitely recommend him to anybody taking any English classes he may be teaching. He tries hard to make sure all of his students succeeds in his classes.
Positive, encouraging, and motivating professor with an outstanding personality. For an Engilsh 101 class I thought he was tuff, I think he should be teaching journalism. However after taking his class, has made me realize the importance of his projects. You will be ready for your next course in college.
Professor Spillman is a wonderful teacher. He is kind, smart, and hilarious!
He is a very inspirational and motivational teacher. What you do in his class will make you better as a writer , and it will benefit you in your daily lives. As long as you try your hardest in the class and pay attention, you are very likely to pass.
He will help anyone if the person have questions or concerns about the assignments. He is a very good man.
Horrible professor. Takes this class "Seriously" but yet doesn't give assignments back until next is due. Wants you to improvement but doesn't show you how.
Professor Spillman has been one of my favorite teachers by far, not only because he is funny and interactive, but he strives for you to do your best and he wants you to do your best and achieve greatness.
caring and energetic
Mr. Spillman is a great English teacher that truly cares about being the best teacher for his students and he provides a very engaged learning environment that allows his students to grow as writers throughout the semester. My writing skills have definitely improved under his instructions/feedback, and I would definitely recommend taking his class!
Professor Spillman was an excellent instructor.
Mr. Spill man is by far my favorite teacher I've ever had the pleasure of being taught by. He is there for is students not only academically but also mentally. He gives lots of writing assignments but he's specific and clear about what is expected from students. If I ever get the chance to take his class again I will no questions asked.
great teacher
HE IS AWESOME. TAKE HIM. I took him in the summer and I loved it. He will sit down and give you great feedback. He really cares about his students and you can tell he loves his job. Would take him again!
Professor Spillman is passionate about his job. Very strict on his attendance policy with absences and tardies similar to high school. I would consider taking him again, though he assigns A ton of writing, half of which i would consider ineffective in developing a better writer. Besides those, he's energetic and you'll find a way to relate to him.
Mr. Spillman was by far my favorite English professor. He made the class very amusing, and encouraged everyone to participate in a way that made ended up making us all closer as friends. He definitely cares about his students and helps you as much as he can!
Mr. Spillman is an awesome professor. He gives a lot of writing assignments but he is always willing to meet one on one to help you anyway he can. He is funny and there is never a dull moment with him as the instructor. He treats his students with respect and values their feedback. My writing skills have improved. Will take him again anytime!!
Mr. Spillman is an awesome professor and very smart. He knows how to teach English in a fun way to make it less boring and he's sooo funny. Would definitely recommend.
Mr. Spillman is a very caring teacher who works hard to create a good learning environment in the classroom. He's hilarious, cares for his students, and does not drone on and on. Chooses relateable texts that are never boring. Also, with his personality and sense of humor, he's a total cutie.
One of the best English teachers I have ever taken. He cares deeply about all of his students and will always put you in position to be successful. I highly recommend him especially if you are taking your first college style English course. He will make class fun and interesting everyday you come.
Dont let his laid-back appearance fool you. He is tough. He is willing help you do your best. If you fail this class, it's because you didnt try or care. He really cares about his students. He makes you want to do better. He is very inspirational and makes every student feel special. I will miss him and miss being pushed for excellence.
He will make sure you know how to write an excellent essay. i would definitely take him again. There's 4 major essays and 8 one page essays. All very easy.
Mr. Spillman is an excellent teacher. He really goes above and beyond to help his students out both in, and out, of the classroom. If you care about your education, come to class prepared, and follow the prompt/instructions, you will be fine in his class.
Super fair teacher. I worked hard and received a good grade. If he sees you putting in effort he won't be too tough on you. Very sarcastic but in a good way. Will pick on you! Seems very kind but won't allow you to slack off.
He's an excellent teacher and makes learning the subject easy. The class is always vibrant and relaxing to make it fun for us students. The only thing we have to do is participate in class and be prepared with the work assigned. If you want a class that will help you learn how to write a college essay while being enjoyable, take his class.
Fantastic teacher, overall great guy and very helpful. Fun and interactive. His projects are simply amazing and he does a great job of displaying his talent as an instructor.
Mr. Spillman is a great teacher that wants his students to do well. If you put effort into his class, you'll be successful. I actually looked forward to attending his class and would definitely take him again.
LECTURES ARE BORING. HE DOES NOT STAY ON TOPIC. IT AMAZES ME THAT HE IS TEACHING ENGLISH. HIS INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT CLEAR AND HE EXPECTS TO KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT. I WOULD STAY AWAY IF YOU DONT WANT CONFUSION.
Great teacher! I would recommend that anyone take this class! He is there to help at all times and even makes his own schedule for his students to follow! Papers that I wrote in that class were not just busy work, they actually had meaning! If you do the work assigned, you WILL pass!
I've always hated English but Professor Spillman made it incredibly bearable. I genuinely learned a lot and definitely plan on taking him again in the near future for other English classes.
Awesome professor that cares about his students! He will go the extra mile to make sure you know what you are doing on any assignment that is given. Very fun and attention catching professor!
Mr. Spillman was not a BAD english teacher, he is just so high energy and expects so much out of you as a student. He said that he wanted us to spend 6-8 hours a week on english, which is not possible for most people. You really have to work for your grade, and you have to be willing to cater to his high energy and limitless enthusiasm every class.
He's a cool guy and his class wasn't boring. Attendance is important and he helps you become a better writer.
makes you use your brain great professor
Mr. Spillman is an awesome instructor, however he is not always clear on instructions. He has been know to say "Make a plan, for your plan that explains the plan". Now explain that plan? Its nuts, crazy and English. What more can you say? And yes I did pass.
Divergent professor. Requires out of the box thinking, but peaks your creative side to perform well.
Mr. Spillman is an excellent professor, easy grader, gives good feedback, isn't that bad looking. Enjoyed his class and it was an easy A. Make sure you do your research paper and get advice from the tutor.
I had Mr. Spillman for ENG 101. Flipping amazing! One of the few classes I truly enjoyed. Lots of papers, but they build on each other which make your major writing assignments much easier. Funny, enthusiastic, honest. I will be taking English 102 with him!
Great teacher! I absolutely recommend taking his class.
Spillman is an alright professor that really makes you work hard and usually doesn't give straight answers. He doesn't really give good grading guidelines and expamles for the types of papers he asks for. Some lectures are good, but others, he just rambles and it ends up making no sense. Other than those few things, he's not bad.
He was a great choice for ENG 102. He was helpful in improving my writing skills. Really opens your mind to new ways of thinking & new ideas. Made English fun and interesting for me. He is a touch grader for the MWA, but gives opportunities for rewrites. Textbooks were used a little at the beginning, but not needed, Could have borrowed from library
Mr. Spillman is great! His assignments make you think about complex issues. He will give you the resources you need to succeed in higher education.
If you don't thoroughly enjoy English as a subject, do NOT take Mr. Spillman. This will be the most work-intensive class you'll have. If you have a near full-time job and are busy with other things, don't choose him. He's a great teacher, but there are other profs you can take that will have much less of a workload.
Spillman is an incredible professor. Ive taken him for two semesters in row. His class is not easy but he is a very reasonable guy. Make sure you have your assigments turned in on time and youll do just fine. If youre struggling speak to him hes very understanding. Great professor
By the book for syllabus policies, but the class can be really fun if you get ahead of the tidal wave amounts of work.
Mr. Spillman is the best English professor I have ever had. His assignments are straightforward and he offers up to 20 points of extra credit on major writing assignments. If you put in the work you will get a good grade. People who say this class is too much work have no idea what's coming in higher level classes.
I had Mr. Spillman's Dual Enrollment classes at White Knoll High School. English 101 and English 102 with Mr. Spillman were homework heavy, and there were lots of papers to write. Although the workload is tremendous, he was very nice and caring for all of the students. English 102 with Mr. Spillman was more interesting than English 101.
I took English 101 as a senior in high school. Overall, I feel as if I became a better writer. Spillman puts time and effort into making sure each of his students become better writers.
Me. Spillman was hilarious and fun. He is a tough grader but he gives you everything in feedback to pass on papers. He makes English fun, and I hated English before his class. I will stick with spillman as long as I can. I would change my schedule to stay in his class. Hands down BEST English teacher.
Mr. Spillman is very passionate about writing, and tries to make all of his students excited about writing as well. Mr. Spillman is big on class participation, so he may ask you to talk and participate in class discussions. There was a good bit of homework to have done for each class.
Takes forever to grade your papers Doesnt really answer your questions just asks you another question Makes you print a lot
Was specifically warned not to take this mans class. Main reason is because of the amount of papers. If you enjoy English, you may enjoy this class. However, I do not and will not recommend this class to anyone. Does not answer any questions directly. Lectures become repetitive. Be prepared to dedicate a lot of time to this class.
I was a dual enrollment student at White Knoll High School with Spillman. He gives papers that are due almost every week, but is also very helpful when your confused on a certain part. If you enjoy English, this class is for you. I dont recommend this class to those who dislike writing papers, because thats literally all you do.
Dual Enrollment. In the beginning the classes were easygoing and easy to understand. But as time went on the classes went down. Spillmans teachings are not clear. I can not recall a single thing that I have learned in that class. All we do is papers. And he doesnt even grade them. We ask questions and he doesnt even answer them. Not recommended.
He does do a good job of making you think outside the box and pushes you. When you ask him a question your going to get a really confusing answer tho.
Spillman is a professor who cares about his students. His English 101 course demands consistant amounts of time, but is worth the effort. He likes to make students think their own thoughts, so dont expect straight answers to generic questions. Great professor, not too easy of a course, but he is not a harsh grader. Put in the work, and its an A.
I took this class as a part of White Knolls dual enrollment program to get some college experience before I left high school. The class is not the end of the world, but it is a lot of papers to write. I recommend setting aside a reasonable amount of time to write. Mr. Spillman is also a very nice guy and he often cracks jokes and some of the like.
He is amazing, but don't think that you're just going to slack your way through the class. There are 8 SWA's and 4 MWA's, all which are extensive and require you to be creative and think critically. He is a very supportive teacher and is a student advocate. He has various teaching styles which allow different types of learners to process the info.
Spent most of the class lecturing about stuff that was irrelevant to our MWA's. Also tried too hard to be a perfect teacher, when he just needed to be dialed down a bit. He gives homework over the breaks which was excessive, even the teacher's at my university now don't do that. He's an okay guy but he is an awful teacher.
Passionate guy and helped me grow as a writer. Late work is not accepted, once notified him that i would not be able to turn in an assigned that was due that night which was assigned on the same day because I had to work to close. Still received a 0, even I turn turn it in the very next morning. Class requires a lot of your off time.
Hes a very caring instructor who wants you to succeed. The course goes hand in hand with the syllabus, pay attention to that and the class is easy. Hes energetic and funny in class, and truly will help you as a writer.
He is very laid back but is very strict when it comes to assignments. DOES NOT ACCEPT LATE WORK. Can be viewed as arrogant at times but is very respectful. Be involved in class discussions or he will make you.
Be prepared to work for the grade you want. This class was overall informative, interactive and fun. This class will challenge the student to think with an open mind and use new forms of technology.
I thought I'd NEVER pass English 101 until he became my professor! He's down to earth and cares about all his students. GREAT PROFESSOR!!!
Mr. Spillman is a wonderful professor. Yes, there are a lot of papers and readings but, he guides you through all the major ones. All of his topics are super fun to write about too. It is really an easy A and he cares so much about his students. I recommend his class to anyone having to take English 102!
He's such a great teacher! Gives awesome feedback. Read assigned pages before class. Plays music before his lectures to get the class pumped. Very Caring and provides schedule of events before each class!
Prof. Spillman was a great professor! I attended his ENG165 class over Zoom. He tends to respond fairly quickly to emails, even on the weekends. He started off every class with some music to wake us up (I had a morning class), and he tried to make the class as interesting as possible, poking fun at students with little hypothetical examples.
Mr. Spillman is a wonderful professor, he cares about his students wanting to succeed in his class. In English 101, you do 4 MWAs and 9 SWAs. Your final exam is a reflection of what you learned in class. Reads a lot. Learn a lot of new things. He will let you redo A MWA for extra credit that is about 20 plus points. He is the best professor.
Professor Spillman is a great instructor. I highly recommend taking one of his courses. He is sure to boost your confidence as a student and help you believe in yourself. The workload isn't too much you just have to put in the effort.
Such an amazing professor! Definitely make sure you do the work and show up to class. If you do these things, you will pass. He truly cares about his students, is always available to set up a meeting, gives really helpful feedback, and he's fast at responding to emails. Mr. Spillman has helped me improve as a writer tremendously!
Professor Spillman is a great professor, and I was thrilled to have him again in the fall semester. In Mr. Spillman's class, you will complete eight short writing assignments, four major writing assignments, two reading quizzes, and four discussion board posts, He also lets you redo one of your MWAs for extra credit.
Spillman is a great professor who truly cares about his students. That doesnt mean this class is easy, he will push you to think deeper than ever before. Showing up to class is extremely important to understand whats going on. One of the best professors ive ever had.
Professor Spillman is an excellent example of someone that can make English useful, meaningful, and interesting. I really enjoyed his ENG-203 class, and felt I could contact him for quick help very easily, even in an online course. Highly recommend.
Amazing professor.
Mr. Spillman is a great professor and encourages good conversation, and expands your writing skills. Very approachable guy
He was a great teacher and if you need help he will help you. I really enjoyed his class.
He is a great teacher
If you feel like you are not ready for college, Mr.Spillmans' course can assure you that you are right where you need to be . In this class you will learn that there's so much potential in learning new strategies and techniques that can improve your writing.This inspiring instructor teaches you how to apply yourself in college.
Professor Spillman is a great instructor and is willing to help in any way for you to become a better writer. I enjoyed his lectures and he provided great materials to assist with my writing assignments. He is very accessible if you need help. I would definitely take another class from him.
An amazing teacher who is always willing to answer questions if you have any. He's always encouraging others to think deeper and talk with him if they ever need him.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
14%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.49 avg changeRatings by Course
ENG100
5.0
(9)ENG236
5.0
(2)ENG101A09
5.0
(2)ENGLISH100
5.0
(2)ENG101A08
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
ENGA11
5.0
ENG101AO1
3.5
ENGLISH102
3.5
ENG165
3.5
ENG102
3.3