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GAIL SIMPSON

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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ART 338
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Gail is an absolutely wonderful professor. She's a great example of professionalism within the arts which I have taken to heart and have used as inspiration for my own practice. Also very helpful and available outside of class.
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ART 338
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Gail Simpson is really a wonderful professor. She knows so many people in the Madison community and takes her job seriously and her students' ideas to heart. Art 338 was a very engaging class, though sometimes sitting in the chairs for two … Read full reviewShow less
Gail Simpson is really a wonderful professor. She knows so many people in the Madison community and takes her job seriously and her students' ideas to heart. Art 338 was a very engaging class, though sometimes sitting in the chairs for two hours (with a break in between) felt a bit long. If you're interested in art & community action, I recommend.
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