Very nice looking teacher. Gets cranky if class discussions drag on, but other than that, a good, fair teacher who knows her stuff. I recommend her to anyone.

Very Interesting Lady. Likes to be called "Professor Rice". Seats class in a circle and grades class participation. Knows her stuff! Very helpful and I learned a lot. Tough grader...But Fair. I was SURPRISED I got an A in her class.

Pretty good teacher, grades pretty hard on regular papers but easy on homework. Expects students to be prepared for class! Loves class discussions. Goes out of her way to help students do well. Very understanding.

Grading on papers were hard and she made you do a lot of them. I spent many hours a week on hw and got a b. Very demanding and expects a lot from students. Class discussions are interesting but out of class work is tough. 6 out of 10.

Lots of reading and a lot of assignments, but if your willing to do the work this is a great teacher who is very open and understanding. For the final project you pick what to do for it(write and preform a song, do a collage, write a short story), its pretty cool.

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She asked us to do alot of work but gave us a fair amount of time to do it in. Enjoyable plus she was hot.

She gives alot of reading, but doesnt test you on it, which is great. She gives alot of work but does give you enough time to complete it. She is young and down to earth. Check her out!

very good teacher.

A lot of work (She teaches the Honors mostly), but definitely worth it. I learned so much in this class and she is such a cool teacher and person.

I really enjoyed her class. She was always helpful when I needed her and she explained the assignments that we had to do. The papers we had to write were always pretty easy and she didn't grade too harshly. All in all, a very good class with an awesome professor.

Prof Rice is very fair; she lets you know right away that she doesn't just give out A's, you have to earn them. Do not take honors unless you are ready to put forth the effort the class needs-i.e. LOTS of reading. You will cover a lot of info, and for this the classes are good, as I believe I am a better writer after taking her class.

for her class as long you do all the work on time you will at least get a C most ppl from her class will recive an A or B

Rice is very organized and specific about all the assignments.

She is one of the best professor ever. I loved having her and would take her again if I could. She asks for quite a lot of work and reading but if you do it you can get an A. She is very cool, relaxed, helpful and fun to be around. You should take her!

She is a great teacher! Just pay attention, turn in the assignments, and show up to class. Don't have an attitude or a smart mouth with her though. She is really nice and helpful if you keep a positive attitude. Do all the readings she assigns or else she'll pop quiz you! If you at least like english, she is great and keeps it interesting.

VERY GOOD TEACHER, very fun

I took professor rice this fall. She was very easy at first but later the class turned out to be very hard. I was expecting "C" from the class, because she is a hard grader but she gave me a TOTAL SURPRISE by giving me a "B". She likes people to be friendly with her and talk to her. If you are a quite person and not good in studies, don't take her.

Very Nice Teacher. Class was cool! Papers were long, but accessible.

She is a great professor. I recommend her if you really want to learn. She is clear on requirements and lets you redo paper for a better grade. I had fun in her class, she is very nice. I got an A but had to work for it.

Prof. Rice is a very nice, considerate, and unique teacher. She truly wants to see her students to succeed but she fails to realize that each one of her students have an opinion and she needs to not treat everyone like they are in kindergarten. We literally spent three weeks on comma use. But overall good teacher... dont miss assignments!!!

Professor Rice was the bomb-dot-com! I don't know what all of you cats are talking about... she opened me up to a whole new appreciation of english classes! if's she's too hard for some of you, please try green eggs and ham, you'll love it

Pretty cool teacher. She knows whats she's talkin about and actually got me into reading again. the inclass discussions are actually fun! she id a pretty picky teacher and always wants it her way! she gives tons of extra credit which helps a lot! i'm in honors eng & the class is not hard...just A LOT of work. just do all your workkk!!

She is an exceptional professor. She wants students to use critical analysis and grow academically and will push you to do so. Best thing I ever did was take Honors with her.

She's a good teacher with a lot to say. She's fun but very particular about what she wants (which she's not always clear about.) Just do all of the readings and assignments she gives you as well as the extra credits and revisions (they saved my grade!) and remember to use the lessons from the book in your papers.

Gives directions once, if you don't get it, "too bad". High expectations for all students but wants you to succeed. LOTS of reading and work, it's not hard its just A LOT. In class discussions are fun. She can be rude/demeaning at times. Do the reading, do the work, do the extra credit, you will do well.

She is a good professor and really does want you to learn. She tries her best to help, but give WAYYYYYY TOOO MUCH hw. She gives so much hw that I was too busy trying to turn everything in, and not caring what grade was. I didn't learn anything in this class because I was to worried about turning in assignments.

While Professor Rice can be thought of as 'rude', as the other posters have said, she isn't that bad of a teacher. In fact, if you want to get better at writing, she is an excellent choice. Be warned, she is demanding, but its only because she wants the best out of her students. If you want to get better at writing, then this is the class for you.

Great professor. She was very helpful and it was a fun class. A lot of discussion, though, so don't miss a class!

Amazing! She's tough, and assigns a lot of homework, but I learned SO much in every class. She was really helpful outside of class too, especially with revisions. If you want to improve your writing and analysis abilities, look no further.

Prof rice, she is an enigma. As a person, she is cool as hell. she has a great sense of humor, and has great taste in everything. however, I slaved in her honors class, along with honors history, worked my ass off. got a C. it just sucks, she was one of my fav. teachers and i learned so much. but im just very discouraged now.

She's a tough essay grader but she gives you teh oppurtunity to rewrite them. During class, she's impatient, kinda mean, has an atitude BUT outside class she's nice, more than willing to help and explain thigns.I took her honors eng111 and plan on taking her honors eng112 next semester because learned so much.

Greatest Prof I have ever had. Loves what she teaches and inspires her students with that passion.

BEST PROF EVER! If you want to become a better writer and reader take her, but don't take her if you want an easy A. She is a harsh grader but she let's you rewrite essays and gives loads of extra credit opportunities. You have to do the reading which is a lot but it's an awsome class. I passed with a B.

I did the Honors opt to give myself more work in the event I did poorly on the exams. Class was fun, entertaining, & the discussions made time flow! Prof Rice is very understanding if you give her notice of anything going on. But DO the work and with effort or your grades on the work will not be good. But I did like the class and I learned a lot :)

She will push you. She wants you to become the best writer and student and scholar you can. I learned so much. Be ready to learn and to grow. Don't take if you want an easy A or to slack off, this is a real course for people looking to learn and expand their skills and knowledge.

Her 112 class is more fun but harder than the 111 class. I took the Honors version of both classes. It becomes a much tighter group of students and the work is both harder and more exciting. Only take if you're willing to work for it though and really learn.

I took the Honors class and it was worth it. If you want to become a better writer, Rice will push and critique you to do so. Several lengthy papers (exams are written papers as well) along with one group assignment. You will read several chapters a night for this class. Lots of enjoyable extra credit opportunities to boost your grade.

An amazing professor! Definitely makes you work for your grade and reading the material is a must, but is very willing to meet with you and gives great feedback on how you can improve. Very passionate about English and there is great discussion in class, be ready to participate! Great professor, would take her again anytime!

She gives plenty of extra credit, answers questions and is there to help, but since it was an Honors class, expect to work hard. If you work hard, follow due dates, and give it your best, you can easily pass and even get an A. Make sure you understand what she expects from you, otherwise you may keep making the same mistakes and not realize it.

When I first met Professor Rice in her office, I found her to be very rude. She never answered my emails. After taking her class, my opinion changed because I found her not as bad as I first thought. I passed with an A after working my butt off for the whole semester non-stop. Do all extra credit, revisions, and show her your improvements. WORK.

Prof Rice is a great professor! She gives lots of extra credit and lets u rewrite ur essays to get a better grade. She wants to c u improve in her class and wants u to work for ur grade. If u really get to know her she is quite an amazing and inspirational person. Show up in class and show ur determination and u'll most likely get an A. Take her!

Prof. Rice is an amazing professor and you will learn a lot by taking her class. That being said, this class is definitely not an easy A, but is feasible if you work your butt off.

This professor has high expectations and has taught us a variety of skills, but what is most important is that Prof Eldridge really taught poetry well and cares about us understanding the meaning of poetry entirely, which is the purpose of this class. Grading system is equally weighted, so just work. Plenty of extra credit options available too.

Professor Eldridge is a very kind and caring person. If you ask for help she would most definitely give the support. She may be challenging but it got me to think more about how to independently write my own papers and how to format them. So if you don't like to get challenged a bit then I guess don't take her but she's a kind/respectful teacher.

Professor Eldridge was definitely not an easy teacher. She pushed me to do better and not settle for 'good enough,' but she was always kind and happy to give any additional help I asked for. If you're looking for an easy A, don't take this class, but if you genuinely want to improve your writing, she'll get you there.

If you do the work the class is very manageable and teaches you to be an excellent reader and essay writer. Took this class in spring 2020 and she did a fantastic job when we switched to online. If you need help do contact her, as she is amazing with help. I'm an accounting and wealth management major at GMU and her class helps a lot with essays!

While this class isn't an easy A course, it can drastically improve your writing skills as a college student. Prof. Eldridge is a tough grader, but that's b/c she wants you to improve & build upon your skills. There's multiple opportunities to get feedback from both her & your peers in the class on essays. Strongly recommend taking her class!!

Prof. Rice is amazing! While the class is challenging, its not impossible to get a good grade. The most important thing to be said about prof. Rice is the skills you gain from her feedback will help you write your essays/tweets/facebook posts for the rest of your life!

Prof. Rice is one of the best professors I've had during my undergrad. Tough, but fair; she truly cares about her students' success and provides ample opportunity to work with her to learn how to do it right. Put in the effort and you will get out everything you need to excel for the rest of your undergraduate writing and beyond.

I loved this class! She is a tough grader but she is amazing. She makes you think and dig deep. It is easy to reach her outside of class and as long you read the stories you will pass this class. I would take this class and recommend her to anyone! She also gives you a chance to do extra credit if you did not do so well on the test.

TRUST ME, Professor Eldridge is who you want for English at NOVA Loudoun! The class isn't a easy, but Professor Eldridge demands a lot from you because she knows you'll grow. This class taught me to be a better writer from all the papers, and to really analyze text in a productive way. She's very knowledgeable and so funny once you get to know her!

ENG 112 with Prof. Eldridge will DEFINITELY improve your reading and writing, but if you're looking for an easy A, step aside (and reconsider your priorities). She can be indimidating at first, but she's extremly smart, helpful, and actually hilarious once you get to know her. (Ask her about her chickens!) You'll find reading & writing fun after?!?

I would recommend 101% Professor Eldridge because she is a very thoughtful instructor. Throughout the course, her specific constructive criticism on papers pushed me to rethink and revise my writing. She is very encouraging and makes herself available to her students. She is a fair grader and I agree with her, what you put in is what you earn.

Professor Eldridge is a real gem. I survived my english course at UVA all thanks to her. She pushed me so hard and that what prepared me to write 15 pages thesis. I hold Professor Eldridge in the highest regard, she is one of the professors that really cares for her students' successfulness. Trust me, trust Drake "cry now, laugh later"

Professor Eldridge made me love Shakespeare! Shes a great professor who can come off as tough at first, but she pushes you in order to make you be your best self. I highly recommend you challenge yourself and take the Shakespeare course with her. Its fascinating, and shes very knowledgeable. I couldnt speak more highly about Professor Eldridge!

She is a huge support of her students doing well in her class. Best advise: put in the effort to succeed, read the material prior to class discussions to contribute to the conversation, and accept revised work as your learning tool to improve your skills. You get the grade that you earn, not the grade that you think you deserve. Phenomenal mentor.

Best professor I ever had. Professor Eldridge always was helpful and caring. I did my work learned a lot in every class and earned an A. Earned not was given. It prepared me for my future and I thank her for this!!!

I would have to say my favorite professor at Nova. Her class was hard, she expected us to do our work, be on time, and read the syllabus!!!!! With that said I learned so much!!! This prepared me for the rest of my education. I wish I had taken more classes with her. Thank you Professor Eldridge. Thank you for making me earn my A.

Professor Eldridge is the best professor I've ever had! She is so passionate about teaching and about her students. The lectures were always discussions that made you think more deeply about the meanings behind the words. She's approachable and fun, too. She makes you work for it, but I'd recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat! :o)

Professor Eldridge is an amazing professor! She has high expectations and will make you work for your grade, however you will come out of her class as a better writer. Anyone looking to transfer to a four year institution should take her class, as it will best prepare you for your future classes. Highly recommend!

Hands down my favorite professor at NOVA. Stacy truly loves what she does and her passion shows in the classroom. I have no doubt taking her classes not only helped me get in the University of Virginia but prepared me to thrive while I was there. You will be worked but you will come out a better person.

I never thought I would take a Shakespeare class let alone love it. I stepped outside my comfort zone on this one and Stacy made the experience one I will never forget. The class opened me up and taught me new ways to look at the world. If you are looking for a fun challenge to break you away from the everyday classroom then this is your class.

I loved this class. My favorite professor! Take her class, do your work and you will learn so much! Not an easy A but a fair one if you do your work and show up to class!

Took this class during COVID, was afraid to take a class with a professor that was labelled as a hard grader. I couldn't have been more wrong to assume it would be a bad class. I did my work, showed up to class and participated. I could have had an A but I didn't turn in all my assignments. Professor Eldridge was fair and helpful.

One of my favorite profs of all time! She gives amazing feedback and cares deeply for her students. She taught me to write critically and organize my work more clearly. I also finished her class WAY more confident in my grammar. I wouldn't be scared of her difficulty (it's challenging but totally manageable). Do yourself a favor and take her class!

Professor Eldridge is, without a doubt, the best English teacher I have ever had. She is a major reason I succeeded academically and continued my education into graduate school. I have been an author/coauthor on three published papers now, and I would not have been able to do it without the incredibly valuable feedback she gave on my writing.

Amazing class. Definitely have to work for the A, but she makes it worth it. She gives great feedback on papers. I feel like she prepared me for university really well. I definitely would take more of her classes.

Her passion for Shakespeare was overflowing in all of her lectures. She devotes time, energy, and resources to her students, so that they can get a full grasp on the concepts. I was never interested in learning old English or learning about plays, but after taking this class with Prof. Rice, I learned to appreciate Shakespeare and theater.

This study abroad course was a life lesson in itself, all thanks to the devotion and care Prof. Eldridge takes for her students to succeed. The transferable lessons learned: appreciating experience, theater, history, English, travel, and life in general. Prof. Eldridge will meet you half way in your learning progress; but you have to want it.

It's unfortunate that a lot of the reviews on this site are harsh when your Professor actually wants you to learn. I would hands down take Prof. Rice again -- she actually does her job--expects you to read/write and earn your grades. Her class helped make me a better writer and those skills greatly helped me with my job. Highly recommend her.

Prof. Eldridge is by far the best prof. I've had in my academic career. She makes you truly earn the grade you receive, and it might not come easy. Show up to every single class and participate as much as possible. Seek help when you really need it, Prof. Eldridge is always there to help. Prof. Eldridge wants you to succeed and makes it known!

Great teacher who understands and will give you a good grade if she sees you putting the work in. Highly recommend as she really improves you as a writer and just tries to bring the best out of all her students.

Everyone here is just LAZY especially those who have left her summer course, her class is SO easy I had four other classes and still have an B+ right now. Her tests are not difficult, if you're not willing to work just say that...

Professor Eldridge definitely makes you work for your grade. I will say though, of all the teachers I've had at NOVA, I liked her the best. She's very intelligent, and although her classes aren't an easy A she really teaches her subject well. I learned a lot from her class, and she really made you think for yourself.