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Art

• Polly is a wonderful instructor, and an amazing artist. I look forward to taking more classes in the future from Polly.

• Just plain fun! Pauline is very gregarious. Uncanny ability to remember student names and use their name often in conversation.”
• Pauline was a very fun, knowledgeable instructor. I enjoyed the class very much”

Art - Industrial

• Mr. Kreisman is very knowledgeable and always ready to help his students. I have learned a lot of woodworking techniques during this semester from him. He is patient and good natured and has lots of ideas on how to get your project done. I would recommend his class to my friends and be willing to take it again.
• Great fun, great facilities. Thanks for sharing these toys with us adults.

Cooking

• had a wonderful time in this class. Diane was wonderful, fun and experienced. If she did more classes, I would sign up right away. I am please about the price too. Thank you. I look forward to more classes.

• David is a wonderfully kind and insightful teacher. He is helpful and always open to questions and student input. I have greatly enjoyed his classes and hope to take any class of his MHCC offers in the future.”
• I thoroughly enjoyed David’s class – want to take all his classes -- will invite my friends, too!
• Thoroughly enjoyed David’s class – bought the book and will attend more of his classes!

Exercise

• When I first started to exercise I was just getting over open heart surgery – I can’t say how much this has helped me.
• Diane makes exercise fun and educational. She is a great instructor
• A great class – best of instructors – made good friends

• Great teacher – enthusiastic, easy to follow – very patient – likeable… A+
• Great Class!

• Linda is wonderful w/beginning students, but is able also to keep the class interesting & relevant for experienced dancers.

• Excellent class. Great skills and enthusiasm. I loved & will take it again.
• Class was awesome!! Tons of fun. Dennis & Darlene went out their way to help and add “extra’s”
• They do a great job and build community out here in Troutdale/Gresham.
• Very fun. Teachers enthusiastic and encouraging.

• Mike and Kathy do an Excellent job.  Very easy to follow and they don't move on til we get it!  Good job Mike and Kathy
• As excited as I was to take this class I was a little worried about how well I would pick up the dances.  But, you both are wonderful teachers and I look forward to learning more and continuing to dance in the future.  Thanks
• Very enjoyable, would love to continue with Mike and Kathy's instructing.

• Awesome! Really enjoyed Dennis and Darlene. Keep up the good work!
• Great Class – Great Teacher
• Diane is an excellent instructor and makes it interesting and fun
• I like review at each beginning, it helps. Thanks. I feel like I am dancing with the stars!
• Superb teachers! Fun class!
• Excellent job! No pressure, a group of friends atmosphere. Thanks
• This is my second time through, and even Im beginning to be able to dance.
• We plan on repeating class each time I learn more. Great teachers + fun!!

• Jane is great! Love the class! Jane incorporates both consistency & variety & also how to use various “tools”…weights, balls etc. On occasion, when there is just a few minutes left before the end, we’ve even done some dancing – what fun!!
• Jane is terrific. Her fun approach makes it fun & doesn’t feel like exercise. She’s a keeper!
• Jane was excellent! Very enthusiastic and added humor! Great teacher, in fact I’m signing up for another.
• I am so happy I took this class! Jane is very knowledgeable and teaches the class with enthusiasm and joy that it has been a true pleasure to be in this class!”

• Well organized, variety of exercises and music used.

• Mike Bowers did a wonderful job of teaching me to move differently. My interest in protecting myself has gone up and I feel more confident. This stuff is fascinating. I highly recommend this to anybody looking to try something different.

• One of the best classes offered at Mt Hood. I’ve gained so much less stress – I’ve improved tremendously since I started this class
• Marie is very kind & aware. She presents ways of being in a non-threatening way for the general public. Marie is a great seed planter!!
• Marie is a wonderful person as well as a wonderful instructor! Couldn’t ask for better!!
• Wonderful class! Enjoy it tremendously.
• I couldn’t live (or breathe) without this class!!
• Marie is a wonderful instructor and has had a huge positive influence on my life.
• Marie continues to make yoga new and interesting even after all these years. She takes us to another level by including nutritional information.
• I had transplant/heart surgery and used to be in a lot of pain, now I can bend and twist and I feel great
• When I first started this class, I didn’t know if it was for me, but after just a few weeks I’m a totally different person. I’ve achieved more than I expected from taking this course. I had a knee problem and now after a few months – No trouble – No Pain – No knee brace…It’s a miracle…No, it’s Yoga.
• Marie is great!
• Marie is an excellent teacher, gentle, yet firm she instills the desire to learn and practice yoga even outside of class!
• Wonderful workout and good information for life tools, eating and moving. Thanks Marie J
• Marie is wonderful J
• Marie is amazing she walks her talk, a wonderful example for her students.
• This is a wonderful class. Maries knowledge and willingness to share it is amazing!
• I would hate to see Marie retire I depend on this class to help me get to at least 80 if not 90 years.
• This course has been life-changing for me! Marie, the instructor, is one of the most knowledgeable teachers and one of the most supportive I have every had. She is truly inspiring!
• Marie is a wonderful teacher and very knowledgeable about yoga. She also makes you desire coming to class!

• Really enjoyed this class a lot!  Much nicer on the knees/joints than regular aerobics. Instructor is really fun. J Thank you!
• Instructor is enthusiastic and does a great job.

Financial

• The class was awesome, and has changed the way I think. Should be required for all kids 18 or older!
• I really enjoyed the class. It was very informative. I know much more about money matters than I did before. Thanks

• The class was very interesting and packed with information. It was hard for him to squeeze the information into four weeks, but he was able to give us a good overview and specific websites to use for our research. Being able to use a computer lab the last two class sessions was great because we could navigate to the websites plus see the giant classroom screen as well. I enjoyed the class very much.

Home and Family

• Sandra was fantastic – she was very professional & informative. I would certainly recommend Sandra to everyone I know.

• Great Course! – C. Carrier is passionate about the art of winemaking, and made it fun for all of us.
• What a wonderfully, fun class. Court had such enthusiasm and had the students so involved.

Personal Safety

• Shaun was very knowledgeable & presented the material in a straight forward manner This is a tough topic & Shaun presented a very thoughtful & balanced point of view. My questions were well answered.
• Shaun makes this class very interesting. He gives great examples – local police problems/accidents etc. Fascinating.
• Shaun was professional yet relaxed & friendly in his presentation. I would recommend him as an instructor not only for the class, but on the shooting range.
• For those interested in learning basic firearm safety, I would highly recommend this instructor.

Language

• This is a fantastique! class
• Very fun, will take it again in the fall.
• Madam Obeid made the class and the learning enjoyable. Fantastique!
• A lot of fun – a great way to begin learning French and also a great review.
• Very enjoyable class. I will take it again.

• Shinobu-san was great. I was happy to have her as a teacher.

• I enjoyed the class very much. I appreciate the methodology which the teacher uses. I also like that she doesn’t pressure us to always have the homework complete or perfect.

• David Arguello is a delightful teacher – kind and engaging. I enjoyed his course.

• Great class! I thoroughly enjoyed the class. It was interactive which made it really enjoyable.

Motorcycle Safety

• I can’t believe how much I learned in four days!
• Very good course, I will definitely recommend to anyone who maybe interested in riding a motorcycle
  Highly rated course
• Range of class was incredibly effective, organized well, pre-planned and controlled
• I really enjoyed this class and my instructor!

Music

• I have found this course to be very helpful in my pursuit of musical training – to further my knowledge and provide inspiration to continue.
• The instructor is wonderfully knowledgeable and patient. Is there anything he can’t play? I have recommended the class to several other people & I plan to continue on. Thanks
• This guy is the best! Patient, experienced, professional musician.
• Brandon makes class fun & interesting!
• Brandon is an excellent instructor with a lot of patience with the class. Thanks for hiring people like Brandon.
• This instructor is a gem!

Writing

• Have never enjoyed anything so much. Great opportunity.
• Marcus Parr is a great teacher!
• This is a wonderful class, very informative and motivating. Teacher is very knowledgeable and a great teacher. Great time!
• I have taken the class twice and will take class again.
• Very helpful. Got a lot out of this class. Very enjoyable
• The instructor was excellent and the class was very helpful.
• Excellent Class – Very Enjoyable
• This class has definitely been an encouragement for me to write more. I have learned a lot. I have enjoyed the interaction & challenge of the class.

• Cindy Hiday’s instruction and class feedback and support have greatly improved my writing!
• Any aspiring writer who is writing a memoir or fiction would benefit from this class.
  The instructor, Cindy Hiday, and my classmates have given me the confidence to pursue my writing.
  Their support and constructive criticism has improved my writing immeasurable.

• A very supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

• I recommend this class frequently. Cindy is the most gentle critic & teacher that learning to write well from her is almost painless.
• An excellent class to hone of find your creative writing skills.
• Love the class! Cant wait to come back again and again. Cindy Hiday is the best teacher ever.