ABSOLUTE BEST English teacher this school has! To be quite honest, I'm a little surprised a higher university hasn't picked her up... She's extremely fair. Not easy - but not hard. VERY funny and she's the only reason I kept my 7:30am English class. She is not your stereotypical hard nosed English teacher. Extremely down to earth.You will LOVE her!

THE BEST PROF at PSC! I HATE writing but she goes slow and makes it FUNNY! Will help if you ask. And you can redo bad papers. She gives a lotta work but papers are short. She's strict w being late but in my class the SAME people were ALWAYS late. She's younger & good looking but knows what she's doing. I'm taking her for 1102. A+ prof.

Good teacher. Make sure you doyour work!! Strict policy on being late. Maybe like 5 papers in total for the class, but not hard at all. I would reccomend her and i am taking her for ENC 1102.

Very strict, but if you show up on time and get your work turned in she's not bad and I got a fairly easy A.

Very personable, but pretty strict on the work she accepted and attendance. Classes were always interesting, because discussion is the main point of this class. Overall, one of my favorite professors because she knows what she's doing.

Great profesor

Great teacher!!! But she does have a bit of an attitude. Her classes were always interesting and I was always happy to go to class

Had her for the summer.she is a great teacher but she makes the work harder then it needs to be. She will not let you in if you are late so be on time and prepared to work.

I'm currently taking her class its hard. She tries to break everything down but in the end its still hard.Cant be late to class!! and her grading is very strick.If this is your ideal professor go for it, if not stay away!!!

Very funny very interesting viewpoint on life even if this is done intentionally she is trying to teach you to expand your mind on things even if it is wild and questionable its ok to ask questions ultimately the personality of the class determines your satisfaction so be an interested student as well to get the best out of her

An instructor that will challenge you, in an effort to bring out the best in you. Very professional, a true scholar at heart. Cares a great deal for her students.

She's very strict and demands a lot from her students. But she's a great professor. She really does a great job in teaching her students about argumentative writing. The only "unfair" part of her class is her no tolerance for being tardy to class.

She is a great professor! If I would have known how to fix my MLA format sooner, I would have gotten an A. Her instructions are clear, but she is strict when it comes to tardiness and plagiarism (duh). She has an awesome personality, and a funny outlook o life. My advice: do your readings before class and participate in discussions.

Awesome professor!!! If you are willing to work very hard and show-up everyday on time,she will bring out the hidden writer in you. I would recommend her to a person who is serious about learning. No immature children, please-you will regret it.

Pro. Atkins is a very tough professor however she in the best English teacher I have ever had. Every paper that is due she goes into depth on what she wants and helps you out if you need it. She grades hard but it only makes you better. If your willing to work hard and ALWAYS BE ONTIME, I recommend you take it. You'll learn alot and have fun.

I took her comp II class during the summer and OMG!! This woman is too strict!! She really should be teaching at UF in the MASTERS program!! She grades VERY HARD(she uses a ruler)PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM HER!!!!

She won't let you in class if you are more than 1 second late. She is a harsh grader and expects your papers to be perfect. She will not a give a 100. Ever. Don't even expect an A. If you're a good writer, expect a mid B.

Professor Atkins has been one of the toughest professors I have ever had, but she is amazing. I came into this class lacking self confidence in my writing and I left feeling great. She explains all her assignments and has an open door policy for her office. DON'T BE LATE FOR CLASS! she will not let you in class if you are late so please don't do it

I absolutely loved my experience in this class. I would have loved to have had her for LIT1000. She tells you EXACTLY how to write your essays, so of course she expects you to get it right.

The reviews here are extremely low because people expect to be spoon fed an A+. It's difficult but not unreasonable. Her syllabus covers a spectrum of what you need to know to pass and she has clear grading criteria but you need to put in effort to pass. Lectures are planned and concise. Essays tests. Textbook homework/essay articles.

She's great but lateness in any aspect is bad. She will lock you out and she doesn't give A's.

If you expect an easy A, I personally recommend that you don't take this professor! Professor Atkins is an excellent professor however you have to work hard to get a good grade. The syllabus is the key to passing her class, as long as you do the work and submit the assignments on time, you will be fine! and NEVER be LATE! BE ON TIME PLEASE :)

Professor Atkins may seem tough but she is a really great teacher. If you actually pay attention and work on the weak spots she points out to you, you will pass. She gives tons of feedback and is somewhat of a harsh grader but if you really try you will see your writing improve a lot! And do not ever try to show up late or ask for make up work!

Cares for the student went out of her way to find a good, but cheep book for the class (believes education should be accessible) Has 4 major papers anywhere from 3-6 pages. She only grades hard because she wants you to be ready for the next class. Gives opportunities to buffer your grade. Do be sure to get ALL essays looked at by a tutor though!

Very strict grader. Doesn't give A's often on papers. There are easier assignments that help bring up your grade at the end of the semester (plus hw and quizzes) and essay workshops for extra credit. She goes over exactly what she wants in her essays. Will give out zeros if not formatted correctly. Interesting class. Hard to talk to about concerns.

Professor Atkins is the best English teacher I have ever had. She is a tough grader, but she tells you exactly what she expects. If you ask her for help she is willing to help. If you are willing to work for your grade she is not a bad teacher.

I loved professor Atkins. I took her for ENC1102 and I would take her again. She tells you exactly what she wants on all her papers. It is not an easy A, but it is not hard to pass her class. Professor Atkins is my favorite teacher at Polk State. If you ask her for help, she will help you.

One of the best teachers i have ever had. She treats her class like a professional work environment and requires you to stay on top of your work. However if you do you assignments and put your best effort in her class is one of the most interesting and well taught classes i have ever taken. Tough but always fair. Her class left me wanting more.

Challenging and controversial class. Must be open minded and open to discussion. Best professor if you like a challenge, if not don't take the class. Attendance: you have 3 excuses Test: Gives pop quizzes to boost grade (or fail) Homework: Yes Essays: 5 + Research essay, grammar, and essay exam at the end. Book: MUST (to annotate)

She is very hard but you will learn a lot from her class after her class you will be great for LIT.

This Professor is AWESOME!! You have to do the work in her class, but her instructions are CLEAR AND PERCISE! She responds to every email. There are a ton of papers, but she is awesome SHE WANTS HER STUDENTS TO PASS! I would recommend anyone to take her! Her goal is for her students to become GREAT WRITERS PERIOD!

I was a weak writer before I enrolled in Miss Atkins class and my first paper has the grade to show it (D) but by the end of the semester, I had improved my writing enough where I passed with a low B. Her teaching helped. But I was taken aback during a lecture where she called white students mayonnaise crackers. Didnt seem professional at all...

Professor Atkins is amazing. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, and pay attention to any criticism she gives, you will do great in her class. She replies fast and clearly and is always there to help. I am taking her again this semester for LIT1000. Shes great, definitely recommend!

Im going to cut through everything and just say that she makes you work for your grade. She is a great teacher that gets you involved into actually THINKING about topics that you necessarily would not have entertained. She is very passionate and You HAVE to TRY! English or Lit major? You need to take her class. She will inspire you to do your best

Professor Atkins is clear on what she expects. Everything is in the syllabus. Her modules on each assignment tell you exactly how to do the assignments. She even gives example papers. She is a tough grader, but you will thank her in the long run.

Professor Atkins is respectful, professional, and makes her instructions clear. There were many setbacks this semester and she was accommodating by extending deadlines. However, be prepared to work and patient when getting grades back. Although I don't recommend getting the textbooks. The information and passages can be found for free online.

one of the most enjoyable English classes I have ever taken. would 100% recommend this class to anyone that needs it

I realized after taking her class that it shows in your work whether or not you're actually putting in any effort. Some of my classmates struggled to understand how to actually write papers so they did bad in this class. Strict on what was required but it helps give you direction for assignments. Would take again personally.