Adam Penna - Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY

Professor: Adam Penna

Department: Literature

College: Suffolk County Community College, Selden, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

the greatest teacher of any kind I have ever had in an educational institution. His grading scale is tough but the standard is achievable. He truly understands the material he lectures on and tries to give you something much more profound than a letter grade. his sense of humor is exceptional and his depth of self awareness is inspiring.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Ive never been more inspired or motivated by a teacher like I was in his class. He comes off strong because he holds you to a college level standard. He doesnt tolerate slackers and you wont get an easy A hear. If you listen to what he says youll realize hes trying to give you more to leave with than just a letter grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class wasnt kind to me. Hes a passionate teacher, but not sympathetic. Lessons/assignments not always clear. I was involuntarily hospitalized mid-semester. Upon returning, he told me i could submit my final assignment and fail, or drop the course. I felt crushed and patronized. When I explained my situation, he said it was no excuse.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: EG91POETRY
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took him for 3 classes:the art of poetry/creative writing/advanced poetry. Received an A in all 3. But there is really only 1 reason to take him- his hair. His hair is fantastic. It moves like it is underwater. There really is nothing else to say. Thanks for everything AP. You've changed the trajectory of my future.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

At first he comes off a bit careless but he's actually very smart and loves what he does. If you just pay attention and actually listen and take his advice, you will no doubt do good in the class! I can see some people being too sensitive for him though. A few quizzes and 4 essays and some reading required

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

As my first college professor I loved him! At first he comes off a bit careless but he's actually very smart and loves what he does. If you just pay attention and actually listen and take his advice, you will no doubt do good in the class! I can see some people being too sensitive for him though. A few quizzes and 4 essays and some reading required

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG202
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worse professor I've ever had at suffolk, avoid this class if you can.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took his class online because of my work schedual, thinking I could be able to get it done by going on every now and again. Boy was I wrong he basically wants you on it every day of the week. Smh.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Penna is very knowledgeable. He's also very laid back. He is veryyy condescending though. His assignments are kind of confusing and he does not explain them well. When you ask him a question he makes you feel very stupid. He doesn't give too many assignments but it is a lot of reading and writing as expected because it is an english course.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Only take a course he is teaching if you have a clear understanding of literature. Very hard to understand and barely explains his assignments and his assignments are difficult. Found him condescending. Teaches as if all students are at mastery level.I do not recommend this professor at all.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you don't like to participate and you're looking for an easy class to take he is not the teacher for that. He calls everyone out in the middle of class. He was one of the most difficult teachers I've ever had, very hard to understand and barely explains his assignments and his assignments are difficult. I do not recommend this professor at all.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HUM120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Loved Effective Thinking with Penna! He is the man! Great class, really in-depth discussions. He goes off on tangents (I like that, but ik others don't) but they always add to the topic. Hard grader, but if you put in the effort, A's will come. If you slack, he will fail you. Highly recommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HUM120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Loved Effective Thinking with Penna! He is the man! Great class, really in-depth discussions. He goes off on tangents (I like that, but ik others don't) but they always add to the topic. Hard grader, but if you put in the effort, A's will come. Highly recommend!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG131
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I had him for creative writing. Makes you read your work outloud everyday and makes the class talk about your work outloud without you being aloud to comment. Asks the class whats good and bad about your work. Very embarrassing. We never don't have homework.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a great Professor and is willing to help you if you ask for help. He likes to use the discussion board on the D2L to allow students to review what topics they talked about in class to help them with their essays. I would reccommend this professor.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Only take this course if you're really interested in Shakespeare and know a lot of his works. Prof. Penna does not like to explain things so if you don't understand what's going on, you're pretty much a lost cause. An hour is spent every class listening to Penna's voice. He hates letting other people speak and thinks his opinion is always best.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Honestly, he doesn't like helping people. He tries to act like he cares but he really doesn't. He will often times shoot you down if you're having trouble. He is definately pretentious and expects you to understand his crappy philosophy. I only recommend this teacher to those who are bright and talkative. This class is all talking. Don't be late

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's awesome! I took him for an online creative writing course. I only needed it quick before graduation hoping to not have to do much and get an easy A, but I was wrong he is very hard and makes you work a lot! but its so worth it I learned more from him then any other professor at Suffolk!! TAKE HIM he will make you smarter :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took him for Advanced writing and normally writing isn't difficult for me but he made it hard. The quizes were short but not easy at all. He makes you read several philosophical passages and it just all becomes to confusing. The quizes killed my average for the semester. It was just annoying to learn about philosophy in a writing class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Penna's pretentious and hippie attitude was too much for me. It is true that his class was very easy considering he lets you re-do your essays. When it comes to personality he acts quite unprofessionally. If you want an easy A and can deal with someone like this, go for it.