Nora Brakas - Marist College

Professor: Nora Brakas
Department: Education
College: Marist College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I learned SO much in Dr. Brakas' class. Definitely take her if you're serious about being a great teacher. She seems quirky at first and it takes a while to get used to her teaching/grading style but I learned so much. A couple short papers and two projects you get to choose groups for. She expects you to participate and be professional
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC150
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had Dr. Brakas last semester, and her class was seriously one of the best classes I have ever taken. The class is demanding, but if you are serious about becoming a teacher, the assignments are fun and extremely helpful. I miss having Dr. Brakas as a professor!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Brakas provides an excellent foundation in Reading I. No tests, just two major projects completed in partnerssmall groups. One requires going to an elementary school but the observationactivity is set up for you by the department. She expects participation so careful not to get distracted. Be engaged and she'll love you! I learned so much.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Class itself is very interesting and involved (be prepared to talk and volunteer); assignments are clear and not too hard, attendance is mandatory. Plays favorites obviously and treats everyone like 3rd graders, but once you get over that it's a fun class where you learn a LOT of valuable information
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Whatever you do, do NOT take this class. Picks favorites. Makes it EXTREMELY obvious. Also makes it VERY obvious if she doesn't like you. Talks down to you a LOT. Really unprofessional. I learned exactly how to NOT teach my students. This lady is bipolar, one day she likes your work, one day she changes all of it. She's insanely rude.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: EDUCTLA
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Has her favorites, talks down to everyone, you are all 3rd graders in her eyes. Class was manageable but she is unbearable!!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: EDU350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Spoke down to us like children, not approachable, low expectations for many students. Extremely irritable, gossips, and tone used with students is very unprofessional. Without question the worst professor I have ever had at Marist, and I hope if you're reading this you're not forced to take her because there are no other Reading I teachers.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I can't not stand this women, she talks to you like you are in forth grade and if you don't kiss her ass she does not like it. Plays Favorites big time!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
one of my favorite teachers at marist! you learn so much about teaching language arts. class is fun, too!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC112
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she is very condescending, and she had favorites. Overall, it's an okay class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Overall she is a pretty nice teacher and has interesting assignments. Unfortunately though, this does not erase the fact that she plays favorites to the core! and talks about her students behind their back to other professors which is totally unprofessional.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: EDUCLIT1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Brakas is AMAZING. Loved her class....its difficult and you have to work but you learn SO much .... so funny I freakin loved her ...take it you will learn so much
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I went into this class fearing the worst based on what people had told me about Nora. But it ended up being one of my favorites! She can seem a little tough but once you get used to her style it's fine, there's not too much work, and class is actually fun!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: READINGS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Now that I am a teacher, I find everything she taught us very useful! Schools really do use what she teaches!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: READING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she is NOT that bad. very picky with assignments but if u do it the way she wants it ull get a good grade. not that much work- midterm final 2 projects- not a bad class i really didnt mind her. she is entertaining u wont fall asleep
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: READING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
very difficult but has taught us a lot. she's mean this semester though. follow her requirements and you'll do well. happy i have her.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: READ123
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is going to seem really hard the first time you have her but I promise with each new semester she gets nicer and nicer by Reading 3 you will absolutely love her!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: READING12
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Excellent professor. She may seem hard at first but you just need to get used to her testing style. You learn alot of great information that you will eventually use.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: EDUC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Made me get her coffee during breaks!
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