Sharon is a fabulous intelligent person, a lawyer, and a brilliant professor. However, her subject matter is extremely challenging, you have to be very committed and willing to learn. She is available during office hours, and a good friend.

Religion & Philosophy. She's a brilliant person and a awesome teacher. Very insightful.

Great prof. Incorporates interdisciplinary approach to the big questions. Makes the class clear. Exams are straight-forward.

I took two classes from Sharon. Her classes are challenging,enlightening and thought provoking. A great instructor. I appreciated her straight forward manor.

Very awesome instructor, I learned a lot, very understanding. Intelligent, organized, no surprises. I would take her for every class. Only those who want an easy A and who are not utilizing their education will do badly in this course.

One of the best teachers at NVC. Her lectures make you want to learn more and more.

Interesting class. Gocke is a great teacher and you will leave the class with a new outlook on life.

With her you take it or leave it. She's had problems in the past with students but you can talk to her if you're mature and reasonable. She's not an easy teacher, but very thought provoking and compassionate. You'll either like or hate her. Ive had three classes and enjoyed them all.

One of the BEST professors at NVC. Her lectures are engaging-sort of half lecture, half conversation. She speaks eloquently and clearly, never giving in to the monotony of the material. Her otherworldliness and sincerity are truly inspiring; taking her classes has made me more open-minded.

She only liked you if you agreed with her ideas on philosophy and politics (one of which does not belong in the classroom). But, obviously a scholarly lady with a streak of craziness.

Very intimidating at first because you must change how you think.It's not an easy course and there is no homework or extra credit to save your grade!Each class consists of discussions where she asks for student interpretations.Seems like student rebutles are often overruled; it could be my lack of expertise in Philosophical reasoning and history.

if you can be open minded to her teachings, and willing to take her for what she is saying, she's amazing. I love the way she thinks and just explains things in a way i would have never seen. it's fabolous

What an amazing prof!!!!!! We are so lucky to have her here at NVC. This is what Philosophy is all about!

absolute genius and very great person to know on an individual level...i consider her my friend.

She show's you the test the day before you take it so you can see all the questions and mulitple choice answers. She's nice. Tests are difficult though.

Excellent teacher all-around, although sometimes has a bit of trouble staying on task.

I failed her class...but it's only because I didn't try hard enough on the tests. She's an excellent teacher though. A little crazy...but she's adorable. And she's real passionate about philosophy so her lectures are interesting.

Gocke is amazing if you plan on transfering to a 4-year with a major in philosophy or the humanities. Not recommended as an easy A attempt.

Amazing, thoughtful and beautiful woman. Her classes are only for the strong-minded, however. People either love her or hate her.

Hard Class, Great Teacher, Just don't follow what she says so closely that you take it to heart. She does not think Christians think well, and she does a good job proving it. Just don't be offended and realize that you have to be able to tolerate her point

very intelligent professor, well rounded in her area of expertise. class has very strict rules, but also very easy to abide by. the class is set up to be fair to each person from the tests to the grading. Those willing to sign up must be very open minded. the class seems very strict at first but becomes easy as long as you study and do your best to pay attention. MANY students get dropped because they're closed minded and tend to not think before getting angry or frustrated because of some useless conflict

She is crazy, she is highly inteliigent but it is with things that are so out there it is hard to follow. As a instructor she is fairly decent in her methods but i swear she is bipolar when she talks because she'll be happy one second and then be down at the end of the sentence. Good teacher to match wits with.

Great teacher. She really does changed how u see things. Her lectures are very interesting and she is full of energy. She cares about the students. She counts the final as 3 test scores and the final is based on previous tests so u should get an A - with the hefty reading and all. B ware: Bathroom policy is strict.

One of the greatest teachers ever. I am now a graduate student, and people like her made this possible. Yes, if you have no discipline or academic ability you may suffer. Fear not, McDonald's has a job for you!

She appears really hard the first day but she is sooooooooo not how she really is.. She just easy period! u get to see her easy exam b4 the test

This is the funnest class I've taken at the JC. You learn a lot and it's not very demanding. If you try there is no way you can get anything less than a B. Ms. Gocke is brilliant and equally as nice.

If you can handle lectures that go all over the place as thought processes do & you don't mind politics in a religion course or religion in an ethics course(how could you talk about one without the other?), you should be ok. She is a very opinionated professor but really does use logic ALL the time. Don't take her if you're not a good test-taker.

Very passionate about the subject.

Sharon ****e is a bit of a how you say... lunatic? That may be an understatement. However, her class is good for a good laugh or two, and she does seem to be a genuinely good person, so overall it's pretty fun. Slash funny. All thinks considered. Ahem.

****e is an awesome person who has spent her life focused on education. Her classes have been my favorite classes at the jc.I can't wait to go to class and every time i leave i think about her class all week She acts very hard but is not that bad. Everything is interesting and provocative,but you must come with an opened mind and some debate skills

Sharon ****e's class is one of the teachers that really made an effect on my life aside from Eve-Anne Wilkes. The things you learn from this class are extraordinary and really are more than just classroom or things from a book. These concepts can be applied to life. She knows what she talks about and she really truly believes in it. She's funny2

great class--took comparative religion with her

S.Gocke has dedicated her life to education. She is open to debate, and is willing to back up everything that she says. She also lets you see the exam's before you take them. I definitely recommend taking a class from her before you transfer.

One of the best teachers I have ever encountered. She has endless patience with young minds and her interest in new ideas seems limitless. Of course reality does have a strong "liberal" bias, and she has been accused of being both Buddhist and Satanist, while she is neither. As to the Hot Or Not question: Intelligence makes me all bothered so: 10

Your first impression of her in the beginning of class will probably not be very good. STAY IN THE CLASS AND YOU WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND. I didn't like her initially, but she won me over. She really cares about her students and teaching. Not an easy A though. Must attend all classes or she drops you if you miss 2 I think. Don't be late either.

Best teacher i have had in a while. My first impression was not so good, but as the class went on i realized just how good of a teacher she is. she really made me think, and exercise my mind as well as look at all aspects of my life. invigorating, refreshing, and challenging as long as you are engaged. Take her class seriously and it is worth it!!!

She is very eccentric and intelligent. She might seem odd at first but the discipline she imposes in the class teaches you to be responsible for your own grade. The reading is necessary and the discussions ave very fun. Her class is a bit challenging but it will change your view on the world completely. I adore her! She is amazing.

I loved her lectures, very enlightening. the textbook that she picked was crap, very hard to read. she lets you take a look at the test a day before the test. but that doesn't change the test quality. because the book was hard to understand and grasp, the tests were hard. i would just love to sit in and listen to her lectures only.

She is truly inspirational. I took this class in 2004 and have finally transferred to SFSU recently. Without this class, I would have long lost my way. Super hard concepts become easy with her excellent guidance. I couldn't have wished for a better example of what I'd like to achieve. She teaches with clarity and is quite possibly one of the best.

I graduated from NVC in 1999 and have taken a couple of her classes -- Philosophy (Intro to Ethics) and Humanities (Comparative Religions). Both classes were extremely hard but I enjoyed every bit of it. She opened my eyes to a lot of things. I have never met any professor quite like her since.

Brilliant and beautiful. Teacher, mentor, and scholar. Gocke's the best.

Fantastic teacher, a must take and be sure to make a solid study group, you'll need it :)

Sharon Gocke is amazingly brilliant, yes at times it make come off as a bit "scatter brained." Taking her class is truly a life changing experience. Be sure to take notes and ask lots of questions, because the textbook (great traditions in ethics) wasn't the best, it was very hard to understand. I would definitely recommend her.

Great Teacher. A bit strict when it comes to attendence but lets you see the exams the day before you take them. May be a bit head strong on certain things but overall if you listen and study you will pass the class.

Good professor, bad course: professor had everything organized but answered way too many irrelevant questions by students which took away from the class. That added with her notorious tangents made the class fall back on material. The course felt rushed half way through the semester because she knew we didn't have enough time to cover everything.

She is very sweet. However, though smart and interested in philosophy and sharing opinions, too easy to get led off on emotional tangents. I prefer teachers who think with brains over emotions..

I enjoyed this class, I had no prior exposure to philosophy but she now sparked my interest. She was willing to at least listen to the students instead of enjoying her own voice. If she had a smaller class it would be much easier for her and the students.

Currently in her class. Love it. People say she goes off on these tangents then there's no time to learn the material. There's always time in our class for some reason. o.O Make sure to read the chapters she assigns. Study hard, and open your wonderful minds to the possibility of ideas other than your own. Beautiful things can happen if you do so.

Sharon is a borderline genius. She is a wealth of information and is passionate about her teaching. I took her comparative religions class and it changed my life. It is true that she answers all questions and that can lead to long philosophical discussions but I didn't mind it. She shows you the quiz before you take them. Great class.Great teacher.

great teacher!!! She's intelligent, passionate, and loves empirically verifiable facts. Very easy if you pay attention, take notes, & read her notes. I passed both her comparative religions and intro to ethics class without reading from the books. I received an A for both classes. have a stable study group too. at least skim through the book.

Prof. SG totally shifted my perspective on ethical philosophy. She helped students see what truths are and how to be logical.

BEST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN! ATTEND CLASS HAVE AN OPEN MIND. NO HW, READ TEXTBOOKS! TESTS BASED ON INFO PACKET! I SERIOUSLY FELL IN LOVE WITH HER INTELLIGENCE. WILL TAKE HER NEXT SEMESTER

Great teacher!

Her classes can be really hard if you don't put the effort in. She gave out over 30 free points on tests because we interacted with her a lot. Don't take the material personally. Just have fun with it. Read the book ahead of lectures and you will be able to participate easier, don't be late, don't miss class and DON'T CHEAT. Do Study groups!!

What a great professor - very engaging, great sense of humor and an ability to make things very enjoyable to learn.

BEST TEACHER EVER! She is very intelligent, funny, and outgoing. She does tend to sway off topic sometimes, but she makes up for it the following class She is a fair grader I passed all 3 classes with an A I asked questions n she kindly answered them with great clarity Study groups are great i totally recommend her if you want to know pure facts.

WHAT A GREAT PROFESSOR. SHE IS SO FUNNY AND VERY VERY SMART. TAKE HER!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET

Day 1, she will make it seem like her class is going to be your worst nightmare, I don't know why she does this, but it's a huge exaggeration so, don't be scared away. No HW aside from reading and studying for tests, which she shows you ahead of time, so you know what to expect. Overall, her class was very interesting and she is quite intelligent

She is really funny and really smart, but all we did was watch videos and the content was very challenging... sure she would show us the test before but it was hard to remember what to study for because there was a lot. She's great, but not an easy A

She is absolutely one of the overall best professors I've ever had. Her lectures are engaging and get you interested in the material. Pay attention in class. Read the texts. I can honestly say that my critical and logical thinking skills have improved since I've taken her class. She will really open your eyes to seeing the truth.

At 1st i didnt like her, but once i start to read and get a better understanding everything made was clear! you have to want to get a good grade! and she is willing to do all she can to help you! I like her becasue she's tuff, T-U-F-F! and we need more teachers like her in this world! Even thought its a CC she teaches like shes a State or U school! Why i really respect her! She loves what she does!

At first I thought I would fail this class because a person couldn't get up and leave once class started. She gets you ready for real college! Everyone rates the easy professors with the best because a 5th grader could take their classes and receive an A. She doesn't give out free grades, you earn them and learn the material too.

This was literally the first class I had experienced at Napa Valley College. She is super intimidating at first, but is by far one of the best professors I've ever had! There's only 3 tests in her class, no homework, so being in class is super important! The text she uses is really interesting, overall great class! Just study in advance.

I enjoyed having this professor and you can tell shes really passionate and extremely knowledgeable.

She truly adores what she teaches. The class is hard, and she certainly makes you work for your grade. Its helpful to take notes when needed, and coming to her lecture is useful because it's exactly like the chapters from the textbook. Reading the chapters is a must if you want to pass her class. I learned a lot from taking her class.

I've taken her for both her intro class and her comparative religions class and was a big fan of both. You can tell that she is very passionate about what she teaches and is a very intelligent individual. Also she lets you study the tests the class before you take them, it's great.

Her class is very difficult; however, if you participate and keep an open mind during class discussion then you will stand a much better chance of doing well in the class. Philosophy is a much more difficult class and subject than I thought which is why participation and working with groups to study matters in this class.

She is a very good teacher , also very understanding if you need help. if you at least try in her class she will not fail you .

This was the best and hardest class I have ever taken. I found the topics to be truly inspirational and I loved the socratic teaching method she uses. She's not a lecturer but really pulls the answers out of her class. There is a LOT of reading and it's important to stay caught up. And you have to show up, ON TIME.

Sharon is a gem! She's a wonderful professor. If you keep an open mind, you're going to learn so much that you can take outside of class and into the world. Makes you rethink about life.

Tests are tough but she lets you review them the class before the test. Shes very intelligent with her subject knowledge, but she can be a little forgetful at times. She is extremely sweet and very caring, our class was more of a seminar than a lecture and thats what really helped me learn the material. Her class is difficult but it was fun :)

She is very passionate about her class. Classes are lectures on a packet of summarized notes from the textbook, which is resourceful. Grade consisted of just exams.

She is very passionate about the course that she teaches. She does require you to do a lot of outside reading for the tests, which is all she grades. She was an amazing professor but don't expect her class to be an easy A. You'll definitely have to study for all of her tests.

No hw, essays, or quizzes but the tests are a huge chunk. Do the readings and review the material before the test (she lets you see the test ahead of time). She is very knowledgeable and super sweet. The material itself is a little difficult to grasp, but be open minded about the topic and you should be fine. Loved this class for sure!

Grade is based on only tests