3.8
Quality2.8
Difficulty50%
Would Retake93
Reviews50%
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What Students Say
“This was literally one of my worst professors I ever had at BRCC”
ENGLISH102 - 3.0 rating“Extremely tough grader”
ENG102 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
81%
Textbook Required
63%
Grade Predictor
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B
Grade Distribution
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A1
5.0
(1)ENGL102
4.8
(16)ENG102
4.1
(27)102
4.0
(1)ENGSECT
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENGL1023
4.0
ENG1023
3.9
ENGLISH201
3.5
ENGL101
3.0
ENG223
3.0
Reviews (93)
awesome teacher
Easy A. She very down-to-earth and gives many opportunities for bonus. Wish I could take her again.
Fun class, but not if you want to learn English. Went over material for about 20 minutes total. BS'd the rest Does not grade to English department standards. Missing one source on works cited page is an automatic 50/F. Writing a BS paper is an automatic 99/A. When the exit exam comes around, you will probably fail that and the folder challenge.
At first, I hated her and thought of her as a sarcastic woman who only wore black. However, as the semester went out, she grew on me. She is nice in her own way and will help you if you needed it. Every day you have a journal entry and if you miss,just make up the journal. She is crazy about writing in third person but overall a good fair teac
she is a great teacher and will be an even great high chancellor of earth. "Wolverine"
Very down to earth, not overly critical about details, emphasises concept of assignments
Shea is the bomb, she taught me english in 3 weeks what others couldn't. I made an A in that class and no problems understanding where she stood. Stay cool Shea
She is very easy, and very fair. If you follow her rules and stay in third person and use all of your sources, it should be easy, if not then you will not do, so well. She is very straight forward and tells you exactly what she expects. She also gives a bonus assignment as well.
SHEA WAS A REALLY GREAT TEACHER. SHE KNOWS HER STUFF WHEN IT COMES TO ENGLISH SO DONT TRY TO GET OVER ON HER BECAUSE YOU WILL LOSE. SHE BELIEVES IN HELPING YOU PASS IF YOU WANNA HELP YOUR SELF PASS. JUST DONT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY OF CLASS TO TELL HER YOU NEED AT LEAST A C IN THE CLASS. BE PREPARED TO WRITE A PAPER EVERY OTHER WEEK!!! GO SHEA!!!!
Ms.Vernado is the best teacher ever at first she may seem weird and crazy but you will get use to her unique personality very fast..... SHE DOES NOT GRADE PAPERS EXTREMLY HARD TAKE HER. IN SPRING 2009 SHE GAVE US 60 BONUS POINTS JUS FOR COMIN TO CLASS.... TAKE SHEA
Once you get the concept, its a great class. Class participation can be fun.
if you write your papers and follow her directions you will pass, I'm a much beter writer since her class, its a fun class that you don't mind going to, good class to wake up to as your first one, wish she taught more classes, if you hade a problem with her it was prob your own fault even though she can be moody
I took her for American-Lit. She was ecstatic to learn that I adored Nietzsche just because it signified that I could think, a rarity at BRCC. Professor Varnado is an exemplary teacher and a fine though occasionally vehement person. The latter signified a salient sensibility, which made things quite interesting, not to mention thought provoking.
Love her! So glad I decided to take her. She comes off as really weird, but I promise she's really awesome. She's a great teacher and extremely funny. She gives bonus points like crazy, and doesn't really care if you show up to class or not. One of the coolest teachers I've ever had at BRCC. You'll be glad you took her, I promise.
She's a really awesome teacher! She's pretty sarcastic so she's not meant for the sensitive people. She's more than willing to help and, although she doesn't smile often, she's pretty funny and down to earth. I would definitely recomment her. :)
I think she's a great teacher. She's always willing to help with anything if asked.
I think she's a great teacher. She's always willing to help with anything if the student asks her. She gives examples on the board regularly and she lets you out of class early.
She's nice. Throws bonus points at you like crazy. Tries to help out when you ask for it. LOVES QUESTIONS! She grades papers kinda harshly but makes up for it with bonus points. Her sense of humor takes a little to get used too but overall easy class and smart teacher. Show up and laugh (or pretend too) and get them bonus points!
She is a great teacher. She is mean but so funny with it. She does 7 papers and if i, a math major can get through it then anybody can. She is specific in what she wants in her paper so do what she says. She will help if actually go to her for help.
i heard good things from her 101 and 102 classes but 221 was different. she told us to "just pick a point & argue it" every paper. seemed easy but i'd rather have more guidance. then i had the death of a close family member & emailed her to inform her of it. all she did was gramatically correct my email. she didnt seem to care about anything.
Ms. Varnado is one of those funny-sarcastic people, she likes to act tough but she really isn't. Directions in class are somewhat clear. She FINDS ways to give students bonus points through game and such. Easy A if you do the work, don't plagiarize though, she'll know it instantly.
Exciting teacher! Funny and friendly! And sarcastic.
AMAZING TEACHER. Very funny and smart. Hard grader, but it's worth it. She actually TEACHES you. Seven papers, plus plenty of chances for bonus points.
Very Fun! Gives you numerous opportunities for bonus point!
BEST TEACHER EVER! I just finished taking her class and trust my advice, take her! Like everyone else says, she's an honest grader but makes up for it with bonus games. Very sarcastic but she likes to have fun with it. We even got a pizza party at the end.
OMG, one of the best teachers on campus. Not only is she funny as crap, she ACTUALLY TEACHES. If there is something that you cant understand, she has no problem in helping you whether it is in class or during her office hours. There has been many time she has had to pause her lunch to assist me. PHARMACY LOVES YOU. THANKS
Great Teacher,very helpful. Easy class if you just show up and ask questions. Very Sarcastic!! cool teacher.
She was amazing. Her class kept my attention and she made me feel good about my writing. Awesome teacher.
Shea may be sarcastic and come off as a b*tch sometimes (only if you don't get her hilarious and quirky sense of humor), but she honestly is a wonderful teacher who keeps her class interesting. She grades fairly and thoroughly explains all assignments and helps the best to her ability. I would take her class over and over again.
Professor Varnado is an outstanding English instructor, she is crystal clear on what she expects of her students and she doesn't take any BS from anyone. There is no homework except for a paper due every other week and her grading is tough but very fair. DO NOT buy the textbooks! she'll tell you that from day one, all you need is the MLA handbook.
She's absolutely amazing English teacher.
If you don't take sarcasm well then you probably wouldn't like her, she's a very open minded person, very helpful/clear with paper topics. If you need help just ask. She's very unique and can be a really funny and goofy person, but she does expect to be taken seriously so don't interrupt her when she's speaking/teaching.
she genuinely wants students to do well. HOWEVER, IF YOU CANNOT GO A SINGLE CLASS PERIOD WITHOUT PLAYING WITH YOUR PHONE DON'T TAKE HER. seriously. She is one of my favorite teachers because she really does try to help you, but she doesn't tolerate being disrespected. Go to class, pay attention, turn in assignments on time and you will get an A.
Sydney varnado is a very sarcastic and charismatic person. She would rather students entertain her with their writing in their papers instead of just doing a good job to get a good grade.
Easiest A ever, but a tough class to attend. I love school and really didn't want to go to that class because I didn't learn a single thing about english.33
Mrs. Varnado is very discrete. She tells you what she expects of you and if you follow her instructions you will pass! If you need help and ASK her she will help you! She is a great teacher!
SHE IS AN EXTRAORDINARY TEACHER! SHE IS HILARIOUS! SHE IS A LOT OF HELP AND WONT LET YOU GET LOST!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER FOR ENGLISH CLASS!
Shea Varnado is the BEST English teacher @ BRCC! Gave papers every other week.VERY CLEAR on assignments. Kept class interesting. She is very sarcastic that makes everyone laugh. Graded Fairly. She never took sides on anything and never pushed to be for or against. I would recommend her to everyone. FYI, only book needed is the MLA Handbook.
If you want a great English professor, look no further. She really is a great teacher. She's hilarious and makes sure that you understand the material. I really recommend her to anyone who's looking to have a great semester. By far my favorite professor in college! Wish I could take her again.
Ms. Shea is one of those people that is a self-proclaimed nerd and loves to throw that in your face at every possible convenience. She also loves to insult people. Having said that, VERY EASY A. Six papers and a very, very simple final. Just make sure you have a thesis and a correct works cited.
Overall a great teacher! Very concise about what she expects and when she expects it. This is mostly a writing class, NOT a test taking class; so time management is important. She has peer reviews before each paper is due and allows you to also pick her brain for any ideas or advise. She's great, I would take her again without a doubt!
I really don't understand why she has a good grade on here. I have a 4.0 gpa and I had a D in her class. She is not easy! She gave me a 0 on my first paper for no rubric. Ive seen her personally attack a student and try to make them look stupid because they weren't paying attention. She has said herself that she hates people.10
Love her!!!! Ms. Shea is by far my favorite professor I have ever had! She truly is there for her students and If you show some effort, she will do whatever she can to help you succeed. She is funny, witty and to the point. Her papers are pretty easy and as long as you follow the rubric and syllabus, you are sure to get a good grade in the class.
Ms. Varnado is a great teacher. She is sarcastic and does not care for people but she tells you this on day one. She is always helpful though with sarcasm. She also gives clear rules and expectations. She is here for you and is about communication. She is not as bad as she tries to seem though. Just keep a tough skin and do the work.
First day of class she made sure to let us know that she hates people. All people. Seriously, these are the types of professors BRCC hires. Aside from that, she likes to humiliate students. Not a tough grader overall, but needs to find a different profession. You know, one that doesn't involve people.
This was literally one of my worst professors I ever had at BRCC. Just like everyone says, on the first day she tells you that she hates people which is very true. She'll help her students if asked but she WILL try to embarrass you while doing it. The only time I enjoyed her class is when we watched movies and she didn't speak to us.
Ms. Varnado gets a bad rep, but in all honesty she is a really good teacher. There is no way anyone should fail her class she grades fairly easy just be sure to properly cite your sources and turn your papers in on time and you will do fine. She is very sarcastic but do not take it to heart THEY ARE ONLY JOKES.
Ms. Shay is the bomb! Yes, she jokes harshly. Yes, she says she hates everyone but she's a awesome professor. If you can't take a joke then just don't take her class! but if you're out-spoken, like nerdygoofy jokes then this is the teacher for you. She grades fairly easy and makes morning classes bearable. I recommend.
Ms. Varnado is one of the better teachers at BRCC. She cares enough as long as YOU put forth some tiny bit of effort. It's not too difficult to show up, listen, and follow commands 2-3 times a week. WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE! Great teacher
Ms. Varnado is a very different teacher but great nonetheless! She might come off as weird but she cares about her students even though she claims she hates them. She will be willing to help if you are willing to learn. Take her!
I absolutely adore shea! She is one of the best instructors I have ever had. I loved her so much in English 102, I HAD to take her humanities class. It's so easy. If you want an easy A, take this course. She assigns two assignments and the final assignment is fun and creative. Just respect her and do your work, you'll be fine. Show you care.
Ms. Varnado is awesome! She is down to earth and very helpful. Of course, still do your work but she will help you until you get if right.
great teacher. if you show her you care, she will pass you. 6 papers but 2 of them are repetative. love her!!!!!
Super sarcastic and doesn't give a care. If you get offended easily by someone being straight up don't take her. She'll help you if you really try and isn't too hard of a grader as long as you write on the correct topic. I enjoyed the class some people just can't handle her humor.
She is a great teacher, never a dull moment in her class. She makes sure you learn while enjoying a good laugh from time to time.
Wonderful Professor! Please Take Her!!
Show her respect and she will automatically give you a nickname and refer to you it for the entire semester. There are six papers, thats it. Make sure to use proper MLA format and you will pass the class with flying colors. She will act like she hates everyone, but you can tell behind the black trench coat, she lives for teaching. LOVE YOU SHEA!
Extremely tough grader. If you don't have ALL of the specifics (4 pages, 3 work cited, etc.), she gives you 50% F and doesn't even read your paper. I spent hours writing her papers and she didn't even read them. She was not clear on explaining how the papers should be written. I dropped her class and would not recommend taking her.
She is a very hard grader. I got a flat out 0 on my first paper tat I spent days on writing that paper and she wrote all on it (couldn't understand what she wrote). I got another 0 on something that was done in class and I had missed that day and that dropped my grade to a 0 in that class. I dropped her before she give me any more failing grades
If you are looking for a run of the mill english class, Varnado's Eng 102, isn't for you. Be prepared to have tough skin and put in the work to pass. Her approach can be a bit harsh at times but it is with good intentions. #1 tip: follow rubric/paper directions!! #2: do not be afraid to ask her for help.
Shea is a very sarcastic professor. You have to be able to take a joke to be in her class. She is very caring and compassionate towards her students and wants to help you, if you are willing to put in the effort. If you give her respect, she'll show the same respect to you. This class is fun and laid back, as long as you follow her instructions.
I've never made anything lower than a B in an English class, until this semester. There's about 5 four page papers due throughout the course, she offers to read them before, but expects you to adapt her writing style. She's an extremely tough grader, and if your grade drops, it's very difficult to bring it back up. Had to drop to save my GPA.
She was awful. She wouldn't tell you very specifically what she wanted on her papers, would give you no direction, and then grade you extremely hard. She wouldn't even help you review your paper before submitting it, she would have classmates review it instead. DO NOT TAKE HER, STAY AWAY!
This is the worst teacher to have for English, dont try and ask for help she will call you out and have you questioning your own abilities,but do take this class if you want to listen to a grown woman talk bout her daddy issues and how far she has to drive everyday,so do other people,why even come to teach if its such an inconvenience?
I ended this class with an A. Just take her directions and you'll be fine. It's hard to catch her outside of class, but it is possible. Had 5 papers for the semester. Which to me is a lot but do able. She likes things done a certain way. She is not a very social person but once yhu get to know her, you'll find her funny and down to earth.
This was a very good class awesome teacher, you must come to class and follow direction, if you wear you feelings on your sleeve dont take this class but she will have you ready for any class you need with the ability to write a successful paper.
Shea is the most caring teacher on BRCC campus. She very sarcastic but she doesn't mean any harm, she just like to joke alot so don't take it personnal. She does grade hard but will help you in anyway she can. It would be your job to put in the work to get the grade you want. I really enjoyed her class, also you skip class you will not pass.
Shes literally the most kind woman Ive ever met. Shes more than willing to help. I failed English before her and I felt so dumb until I realized I just wasnt getting the help I needed. She goes above and beyond for her class. She is just very sarcastic but she really does care. Had her for one and two.
Love, Love Shea Varnado. Sarcastic and brutally honest, but hilarious. She will help you in any way possible. If anyone has to take her for English Composition II, I truly advise her.
idk what the other reviews are talking about because its inaccurate. she's not caring. she won't even give you a chance to pass if you mess up once. she likes to help the people who act up in class and not the ones trying to learn actually. never again
She is a very good teacher. She is willing to work with you so you can pass her class. If you follow her directions you are almost guaranteed a good grade. Her sense of humor is something to get used to but she is very funny. She let me rewrite and correct a paper more than once a week or 2 after the due date.
She grades everything on her opinion & not by standard ELA rules. Her paper topics & expectations are unclear due to her going on tangents about each topic. Oh and dont you dare ask questions bc instead of directly messaging you back she sends a mass message to all students calling you out by mocking your question. Very sarcastic.
Prof Shea is one of my favorite teachers all the time. Shes more than willing to help you. Dont you ever hesitate to ask her for help. Shes sarcastic, but hilarious making the course funnier. Shes enthusiastic, and wonderful!!!
I would 100% not recommend. Shes an extremely tough grader and doesnt read your papers. If it doesnt fit her writing style you basically get a 50% F. She isnt very clear of exactly what she wants. Its basically a system set to fail you.
Very sarcastic and uptight. She does not read papers fully and only grades on opinion and not ELA standards. She remains unchecked by the deans. A professor should not teach like this. Dont take this class.
Shes very sarcastic and it's funny in the beginning but later on when you really need help she will be funny and not help you. She will tell you something very important for your papers and if you miss it the first time she said it, she won't say it again. Also if you say something incorrect, she will clown u
She is ridiculous. Grades based on her opinion on topics strictly. Has no grading scale and will fail your papers for silly mistakes. She does not teach just stands at the board and messes around and picks on people. She does not help you or teach you. she is the WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. DO NOT TAKE.
Was definitely scared of her when I first started class but she honestly is a good teacher. If you want or need extra help don't be afraid to ask her. She's very funny.
Highly recommend!
Mrs. Varnado was the best! She walked me through a paper and corrected as many mistakes as she could before she let me turn it in! She would never allow a student to just submit anything for a grade. She's easy to talk to and very understanding.
0/10 do not recommend
Would not recommend!!!
This class was not easy to understand at first because Ms.Shea has a particular way of grading her essays. What helped me get a good grade was that I started the papers a week early, and then I let her read my papers before submitting them to fix any mistakes.
If I had to choose between Professor Varnardo and military train, I would faithfully go outside and do 50 pushups.She is horrible when it comes to grading. She dock points for every minute thing. She gave almost the whole class a zero because she claims we are plagiarizing, but she uses Copyleaks to check, which is not a credible site.
STAY AWAY!! I dont know about those positive reviews. She gave almost the whole class a zero. Very pessimistic and rude. She seriously do not care about the future of her students. Class is confusing with no directions. LISTEN STAY AWAY!!!
Uses a terrible source to detect ai. I had a paper that the professor help me write but she didn't give full points because it was flagged for ai by “copyleaks.” She does not care if she fails the whole class. She's simply unreasonable.
Please consider other professors before her. She does offer help to pass her class, but she does not offer solutions nor bonus points. She honestly doesn't care if you fail her class. She claims to be easy to talk to,she talks through you as if you are an object. She also reports the students for misconduct if you don't agree with her.
HORRIBLE!! RUN!!!
I LOVEEEE Ms Shea, she helped me tremendously with my writing. I got a 50 on my first paper next one I got a 100. Very accessible outside of class hours and very funny, and if you fail you either didn't follow instructions or you tried cheating. For the recorded I'm 16 so if you can't do it there's some reevaluating you need to do.
Great professor! She is tough but if you listen to her feed back you will pass the class. She has helped me tremendously when it came to being a better writer.
Age has nothing to do with passing or failing her class (16 years old or not). Sydney is a horrible professor. She is very sarcastic and doesn't offer help. Avoid her at all cost. Over half of my class dropped her. She has a very nasty attitude and she do not care about the success of her students.
This professor always claim someone uses AI she runs papers through AI purposely. I wrote about Torrence Hatch and she gave me a F saying that I used AI who needs to use AI for Boosie. I do not recommend her especially if you paying out of pocket. It's a waste of money.
She is an excellent professor, smart and helpful! She made the class interesting and fun!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
81%
Textbook Required
63%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.97 avg changeRatings by Course
A1
5.0
(1)ENGL102
4.8
(16)ENG102
4.1
(27)102
4.0
(1)ENGSECT
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENGL1023
4.0
ENG1023
3.9
ENGLISH201
3.5
ENGL101
3.0
ENG223
3.0