I thought she was pretty cool--especially when she had to deal with some of the students in the class! Knowledgable, helpful outside of class, structured--of course i did well in the class so maybe that makes a difference in 'tude

She has an excellent command of the subject and makes the concepts appropriate for this level of bio easy to understand. I respect her ability to clearly communicate her expectations for performance. In short this prof is very knowledgeable, helpful, concise, and open to answer her students’ questions. And as a bonus she is very good looking :).

Shannon was a great teacher, and I hope to take some of her other classes. She's tough, but that helps people learn the material. She helps explain many things that were unclear in the text.

Shannon is an amazing teacher! I am in her weekend class and it is my favorite class and she is my favorite teacher thus far at PCC. She is always there to help and explains concepts that aren't always so clear. I highly recommend her!! I am hoping she will come over to teach Micro..;) come on Shannon!!

Shannon is an amazing teacher! I am in her weekend class and it is my favorite class and she is my favorite teacher thus far at PCC. She is always there to help and explains concepts that aren't always so clear. I highly recommend her!! I am hoping she will come over to teach Micro..;) come on Shannon!!

Shannon rocks. Cellular biology is kind of difficult for a class, but she explaims it all well. Most of all the class was fun. We got all the work done, but it wasn't too structured. Could have been a terrible class but wasn't thanks to her. I definitely recommend her if you are taking bio classes.

Shannon seems committed to helping students understand and appreciate the material. Offers bonus points on most tests to help boost your grade. Tough but extrememly helpful and she really seems to enjoy teaching. Lab classes were interesting and fun. Lectures from PowerPoint-allows you to absorb material instead of taking notes.

Before I took Shannon's class I wasn't very confident in science classes and hadnt taken a science class in many years. Shannon is one of the best instructors I have had. She cares a great deal about the success of every student and will work with you and the class to help everyone who wants to succeed. I highly recommend her!

I didn't love science before Shannon's class, but she helped change my mind. She uses very clear PowerPoint presentations for lecture and tests directly from them. She is very willing to grant extra points and help out if you are confused about topics. A great instructor!

Every concept Shannon introduces is attached to a memorable example. She gives clear context to processes that go on at a cellular or biosphere level, relating them to events you can see. Shannon makes her expectations clear, providing helpful study guides for exams and assignments. An exceptional instructor.

Shannon is very knowledgeable and very clear. She really wants her students to do well and is always available if you need any help, etc. Excellent instructor!

I really liked Shannon and her sense of humor. She made the class fun and interesting. It was a lot of work, but I feel I have a broader knowledge of the subject.

Shannon respects her students enough to have high expectations of them, and she works hard to help everyone keep up. Knows the subject matter well. Despite her semi-tough exterior, it's clear she likes her students and wants them to succeed. She's patient, no matter how many questions you ask, and has a buoyant sense of humor. Awesome instructor.

Be ready for some speed-lecturing! That said, Shannon is a great teacher. It is obvious she is passionate about biology and she wants to pass that on to her students. Her classes would benefit from more group work and less power point lectures, but she will answer any questions and is super helpful in lab. Easy quizzes, hard tests!

Shannon is a fantastic lab instructor. I feel like she used power points minimally and lectured just enough to get it. She encouraged group work and answered all of our questions. She wanted everyone to do well. She has high expectations of her students but will give you all the information and instruction you need to meet those expectations.

Ansley is fun, super smart and knows her stuff. The lectures are at a pretty fast pace, so do the Readings and ask Questions.

Shannon is awesome. She is truly interested in the success of her students-has an open door policy. Bonus questions on all exams & quizzes. Class is a challenge but you get out of it what you put into it--like anything in life. If you need this class, take it with Shannon.

Shannon is a great teacher and fun person. She obviously loves Bio and is willing to share this with students. Lectures are mostly presenting a powerpoint presentation, but she is willing to explain concepts and offer explanations. Though, she waits for students to ask her to. Tests and quizzes are fair and reasonable if you study.

lectures from power point. provides print out of PP on line. Good teacher.

For those of you that need to take Cellular biology take it from Shannon. The class is very hard so you should do anyhting to make it easier.

Biology 112 is a tough class with a lot of information jammed into a short amount of time and because of that this class is hard but she is a strict teacher as well.

Shannon is pretty rad. She is helpful and always ready to answer a question or explain something.

If you want an A in this class you're going to have to work for it. I spent an average of two hours a day studying for this class. Shannon is good about putting extra credit on all the quizes and exams.

Shannon is extremely helpful and makes an effort to make the class fun and interesting. Her lectures are fast so taking notes is a must, also a voice recorder. You can get most of the class information out of the lecture notes. Shannon is fair and flexible and will work with her students if they let her know what they need.

Absolutely the most concise teacher I have ever had. You want to go to this class. It's amusing, informative, never a waste of your time. She uses PP but elaborates them fully. Ask her questions. I wish she taught A&P! I had to work for my A but enjoyed it. Read the textbook and study the diagrams in the textbook. Enjoy!!

Really have to work hard in this class.Reading your book and notes wont cut it; you have to engage in the learning and apply it. Hard class but some topics are interesting.Helpful when it comes to not understanding something.

Love her!

I loved her! Clear about expectations/ grading/etc. very helpful. gives you a grade halfway through so you know how your doing. VERY organized. Powerpoints are perfect- she tests based on them. Info on test is hard because it is very application based. but she is clear and concise. I got an A, but you have to work for it.

She is an amazing teacher! Always a joy to attend her lectures! She really is interested in what she teaches and it helps you learn and enjoy the subject material! Highly recommend her for anyone wanting to take Biology!

Shannon is one of my favorite teachers. I learned so much from her and worked very hard. Extra credit is an option and she is very fair. This is a tough class but a breeze compared to the A & P series which I wish she taught. Even a year and a half later she is very willing and happy to write supportive recommendation letters.

Great lecture teacher. She's got a great attitude and teaches real well, explains everything nicely and has good examples to help you understand. She's strict about turning assignments in on time for full credit. She posts her lecture notes on Bb which are extremely helpful. She's the whole package. She makes biology class fun.

Hands down best instructor I've ever had. If you take the bio 211 sequence, make sure you take Shannon!

Fantastic instructor - patient, fun, and clear. Powerpoints are made available before each lecture, which is quite convenient for note-taking; tests and quizzes are straight from the lectures, without any tricks or surprises thrown in. She responds super-quickly to e-mailed questions. I wish she taught A&P!

Awesome teacher! She explains things clearly and always takes time to answer questions that arise. The class is really hard, so expect to study. And if your assignments aren't turned in by the time class starts they're considered late, so be on time. But I highly recommend her. I never missed class because it was actually fun to go to.

She was helpful, clear, responsive. She wants her students to succeed. You have to do the work but she'll be there to teach and make sure you know the material. Great teacher.

I loved Shannon! I had here for a year for the Bio 200 series, and she's a great teacher. I'm at a four year university now (SOU) and I am so far ahead of my classmates who took General Biology there. Shannon gets through a lot of material, but is also entertaining and a supportive teacher. I highly recommend her!!

She makes her own powerpoints that you can print off in PDF form for lecture and has study guides for the tests. Very clear in lectures and helpful. Can be kind of strong willed and tough at times when she thinks people are not paying attention or being rude. Overall great teacher

Excellent instructor, knowledgeable and still interested in the material. Is able to supplement text and lecture notes with real world examples and information in multiple formats. Especially helpful and informative in labs. Exhibits an easy command of material in both lecturing style and content. Bio majors will find her course worthwhile.

Shannon is an amazing teacher! I wish she was teaching my 212/213 but my loss is your gain. Her presentations are concise and interesting. All information needed for tests is contained in her lectures. The most energetic, upbeat, and caring instructor I've had. Her interest in the material shines and makes you excited as well. Take her!

Shannon is fantastic. The expectations she places on her students makes one feel accountable for every assignment you complete and every test you take. I personally found myself striving to be a better student not only for myself, but for her.

I had Shannon for the 211-213 series. Her exams are difficult, which makes sense. If you study for them you should do fine. She has a tendency to talk down to certain students and it made a few people in the class feel extremely uncomfortable. She can be very harsh and even a little personal, but if you can get on her good side it's worth while.

Fabulous professor! Class is not easy (and shouldn't be), but Shannon is willing to bend over backwards to help any student who takes an interest. The fact that she is almost distractingly hot doesn't hurt either.

Shannon is fabulous. The subject is heavy but she uses all sorts of interesting videos to help with concepts. She is funny and very organized. She always has prompt feedback. She might be hormonal because of her diet coke addiction but don't take her mood swings personally. If you want to learn biology take her!!!!

Had Shannon for the entire Bio series. She always came to class prepared and is very passionate about what she teaches. She's very helpful when you don't understand something.

I spent a lot of time studying for this class. She is very into details. Her tests were very difficult, and when most of the class was not passing she assumed it was because they were not studying (never thought that maybe the fault was with her test). I worked hard and still only got a B. Be prepared to be challenged.

All I can say is "wow." Could not have asked for a better professor. Shannon is very clear and will let you know exactly what she expects. She'll tell you what information will/won't be on her exams and is very fair. She wants her students to succeed and will do everything she can to make sure of that. As long as you want to do well, you will!

Shannon is amazing! I failed my first time around in 112. Shannon went out of her way to help me and was absolutely committed to me succeeding. Shannon has a very fair grading system. She offers extra credit and lets you earn points back on your exams. Shannon was very good about using all the different learning styles. I highly recommend her.

I took Intro. To fish and wildlife conservation with Ansley and had a phenomenal experience. She involves the whole class in discussion and her passion for subject matter shines through. She puts huge effort into the class and she expects it back. Very creative lab exercises and engaging lectures. This lady is 'the' embodiment of Ms. Frizzle.

Take advantage of this professor. She is one of the greats and you will be very happy with your experience. Shannon wants everyone to learn and succeed. She puts great effort into her job. Returns homework quickly- gives great feed back and provides students with all the tools they need. Very talented teacher and a thoughtful person.

She is awesome and really works with you to get the best possible grade and education!

Interested teacher and lectures are dynamic and engaging. Power point slides briefly summarize main points from textbook. Assignments & tests ask thought-provoking questions which require firm knowledge of concepts to answer. Easy to approach; ask any question & she will give you an answer. Looking forward to the rest of BIO series with her.

I took Shannon's Intro to Wildlife Manage in winter 2013. I took class as a gift to myself as a fun break class. Shannon is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about this subject. This is no easy A as I found out. You have to put a lot of work into this class, plus the tests were tough but she was super helpful & always totally cool & fun.

Lectures informative/ entertaining, easy to stay tuned in, fair but firm grader, open to discussion/ questions, enjoyable class, curriculum is tough but Shannon works to make it as "easy" without compromising material and definitely as fun as possible. Would absolutely recommend.

Excellent professor - took whole biology series with her and now so sad to not take any more biology classes with her. Take advantage of this gem of a teacher. If you do not have an interest in biology, she'll find a reason to make it an engaging and interesting experience. Dynamic lecturer with real world examples, open to questions, fair grader.

She is the best biology teacher. Her lecture is fun, and easy to comprehend. She is willing to help students if asked. Tips: to ace her test, study her Powerpoint thoroughly.

Shannon is an AMAZING instructor who truly cares about the success of her students & wants to help u succeed. She is very available outside of class to help clarify & answer questions & promptly responds to emails. I did not feel that she is judgmental AT ALL. I think the people who feel that way just misunderstand/misinterpret what she says.

Shannon is a great teacher. Her lectures are interesting and interactive, and she does not just teach straight out of the textbook. Her tests will not be easy if you don't fully understand the topics, but if you study you're fine. She also gives a very reasonable amount of homework. Definitely recommend her!

Shannon is a great teacher, her lectures are easy to understand and interesting. She legitimately cares about her student's grades. This is demonstrated by her allowing students to answer missed question on exams for half credit, along with a somewhat detailed summary of why the correct answer is correct.

first off Shannon was there to help me and everything. She gave me so much hope& we got to know each other over the course. tons of of hw so get ready and exams are very hard. Based on our convos she told me there's a chance to pass, and I did everything I could. i never missed class & she failed me. It was misleading . Good luck if you take her.

One of the best teachers at PCC. Smart, witty, fun, passionate and very helpful. Her lectures are fantastic and though her tests are tough, it's because she wants to make sure you KNOW the material, instead of just regurgitating information. If you are interested in Biology and are considering it as a Major, this is the teacher for you.

It's true... If you're an annoying student, Shannon will be annoyed with you. That seems fair to me. If you go to class, do the homework, and study the lectures, you will do fine in the class. This is a college level BI course, so suck it up. I highly recommend her and would take any class taught by her.

I can see why Shannon would catch flack from students who are not disciplined or have poor classroomwork skills. I also wouldn't recommend her to any one who performs poorly with listening to lectures or would rather talk in class. If you want to work hard, be in class, and be challenged during assignments, lab, and on tests, Shannon is for you.

I really enjoyed Shannon's class. Science normally isn't my strong suite but she was always, always willing to help and answer questions. She actually cares about students learning the material.

Shannon is THE BEST teacher I have EVER had. Do not hesitate to take any class offered by Shannon. She is wonderful. She is patient with explaining new concepts, is not stuffy or pompous about how much she knows (and she knows A LOT). She is down to Earth, hilarious, extremely helpful, and her lectures are great. I looked forward to her class.

I took Mrs. Ansley for BIO 101 and BIO 102 . She is arguably the best teacher I have ever had, if you have the chance to take her, do it. She doesn't take attendance but she adds a lot when speaking to the class about the lecture slides so you will loose a lot by skipping. Go over your notes after class and make sure you study ahead for lab quizzes

Shannon is one of the best instructors I've ever had. She is super cool, extremely intelligent and she cares a lot about her students and their success. She is passionate about Biology and her lectures and labs are fun and interesting. If you get a chance to take her class you are lucky!!

She is very clear with her expectations. Her class is well structured and she is well organized. She cares a lot about her students and wants to see them succeed. Take advantage of her office hours if you need help. She is more than willing to help you out. Tests are a bit difficult but if you study and read the chapters, you will be fine.

If you're not disciplined, she is not the teacher for you. Biology was not my strong suit and not only did she make it much easier for me to understand, but her passion for the Earth shows and in return I came out feeling like I should make a difference. She is incredibly knowledgeable. Do your readings and you'll be fine.

Shannon is the best Bio prof I've ever had. Some of these comments are weird, like students were taking things personally. She doesn't coddle you but answers questions patiently. I love her teaching style and she does great exam/reading check reviews. You like, actually learn the things you made errors on. I wish I had her for 211.

I don't consider science my strong suit. Shannon however made this class very straightforward. I liked her a ton and her classes are fun. I was able to pass this class without any issues. You will have to put time in if your not natural at science but you can easily walk away with a good grade.

She approaches biology as a great teacher should: with passion and interest for the material and those who want to learn it.

I loved Shannon. She was very clear with her grading and what she expects from her students. The only thing that was rough were the reading quizzes at the beginning of every week. Other than the reading there isn't a lot of homework in this class. Just show up and study hard and you'll get the A.

Shannon is a great teacher! She makes biology interesting and fun. I get way more from her lectures than I do from reading the book, and she's always willing to explain more. Her tests were a little difficult, and she didn't respond to emails in a timely manner, but I still loved her class and plan on taking her again in the future for biology.

Shannon is the best. If you show up and put in effort she sees you. If you goof around, she has no patience for you (I think thats what these negative reviews are about). Shannon loves biology and its clear, she is helpful and engaged and wants you to succeed. She was my favorite prof at PCC, would take her again in a heartbeat!

She goes through power point slides at a faster pace. Draws lots of pictures (great for visual learners). Labs allow for tactile learners to digest the material. She will adapt to your learning style if you approach her. She seems intimidating at first, but just do it. Mult. choice on exams are hard. Explain answers thoroughly! VERY tough grader!

Shannon is the best! I'm definitely choosing her again! As long as you're respectful&make an effort, she's understanding when things are late. Her lectures often stray from the slides, but it's worth it because it turns into a discussion that fleshes out the material. She won't hold your hand, though! Expect to work, but she keeps it reasonable.

I had her for the Principles of Bio series and I do NOT regret it at all. She provides you her "phone number" and will reply very quickly (at least she did for me). Shannon is EXTREMELY flexible and knowledgeable. Main advice: GO TO OFFICE HOURS NO MATTER WHAT. She is an amazing person who genuinely cares about the success of her students.

Shannon is awesome I had her for all three bio classes. She has engaging lectures and will help you when ask for it.

i love shannon she is awesome!

I really liked her but there were problems. Some of the problems I had with her was that she didn't return or grade any of my assignments until the very last day that grades were to be submitted, also she is not good at responding when I tried contacting her. She was flexible and easy to talk to.

I had Shannon as my lecture teacher last term for Bio 101 and she is my teacher for Bio 145 this term. She is an excellent educator and a very kind and caring human. She is very accessible outside of class. You will learn a lot of random fun facts that make the class engaging. She is very chill and understanding of personal situations.