Coaches are available on several campuses district-wide. Click on a tab under your campus to find out about the coaches, and their hours of availability, and to book an appointment.
HAYS CAMPUS
QueenSamantha Ackers
Education: BA in Philosophy/English & MA in Teaching English Education from Xavier University of Louisiana, and a JD from Southern University Law Center
Availability:
*In-Person Hours @ Hays Campus: Fri: 9:30AM-3PM
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Tues: 9:30AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Rio Grande Campus: Thur: 9:30AM-5PM
* Virtual Hours: M/W: 8AM-6PM, T/TH: 8AM-5PM, F: 3PM-5:30PM, Sat: 10AM-2PM
My coaching philosophy: “You do not have to be great to start, but You have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar
“Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may Remember; Involve me and I will Understand.” Chinese Proverb
“Do not let what You cannot do interfere with what You can do.” John R. Wooden
For fun I like to: Roller Skate; Discover new Wines; Hang out with my newly rescued mini Schnauzers BoB & Ziggy.
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Evangeline Cafe – Austin’s Best Cajun-Style Food!!!Email: samantha.ackers@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an appointment with QueenSamantha
Highland Campus
Education: MA Ed. Education
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus W: 8AM-12PM, TH: 10AM-3PM, F: 8AM-12PM
*Virtual Hours: M: 8AM-4PM, T/W: 8AM-3PM, TH: 8AM-10AM, F 8AM-12PM
My coaching philosophy: Supporting students in working toward success.
For fun I like to: Garden/landscaping, woodwork.
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Love good Tex-Mex.
Email: nancy.johnson@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an appointment with Nancy
Education: B.A. in Government, Teacher Certification, and M.S. in Social Work with a concentration in Administration and Policy Practice all from the University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: M: 8AM-5PM, W: 1PM-5:30PM, TH: 8AM-5PM
* Virtual Hours: T: 8AM-5PM, W: 8:30AM-10:00AM, TH: 8AM-5PM, F: 8AM-5PM
My coaching philosophy: Is to meet students where they are and help students to recognize their strengths and capabilities. Academic coaching is a way to collaborate with students and support them to reach their goals!
For fun I like to: To travel, go hiking/camping, and knitting!
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Curra’s Grill – Mexican Restaurant
Email: anna.love@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an appointment with Anna
Education: B.A. in Psychology from St. Edward’s University
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: M: 2:30PM-7:30PM, F: 1PM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: W/TH: 5PM-7:30PM,
* Virtual Hours: T: 2:30PM-7:30PM, TH: 5PM-7:30PM, F: 1PM-5PM
My coaching philosophy: Everyone is capable of success! As an Academic Coach, I will do my best to encourage and empower you to achieve your goals. I hope to do this by taking a personalized approach to working with you and your strengths and by sharing any information that could be of service to you. We will work together in all that we do.
For fun I like to: Sing and dance, go to concerts, travel, and spend time with friends, family and my dog, Louie.
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen
Email: zoe.cabrera@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Zoe
QueenSamantha Ackers: Academic Coach
Education: BA in Philosophy/English & MA in Teaching English Education from Xavier University of Louisiana, and a JD from Southern University Law Center
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Tues: 9:30AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Rio Grande Campus: Thur: 9:30 AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Hays Campus: Fri: 9:30AM-3PM
* Virtual Hours: M/W: 8AM-6PM, T/TH: 8AM-5PM, F: 3PM-5:30PM, Sat: 10AM-2PM
My coaching philosophy:
“You do not have to be great to start, but You have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar
“Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may Remember; Involve me and I will Understand.” Chinese Proverb
“Do not let what You cannot do interfere with what You can do.” John R. Wooden
For fun I like to: Roller Skate; Discover new Wines; Hang out with my newly rescued mini Schnauzers BoB & Ziggy.
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Evangeline Cafe – Austin’s Best Cajun-Style Food!!!
Email: samantha.ackers@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an appointment with QueenSamantha
Rio grande Campus
QueenSamantha Ackers: Academic Coach
Education: BA in Philosophy/English & MA in Teaching English Education from Xavier University of Louisiana, and a JD from Southern University Law Center
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Rio Grande Campus: TH: 9:30AM-5PM
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Tues: 9:30AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Hays Campus: Fri: 9:30AM-3PM
*Virtual Hours: M/W: 8AM-6PM, T/TH: 8AM-5PM, F: 3PM-5:30PM, Sat: 10AM-2PM
My coaching philosophy is: “You do not have to be great to start, but You have to start to be great.” Zig Ziglar
“Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may Remember; Involve me and I will Understand.” Chinese Proverb
“Do not let what You cannot do interfere with what You can do.” John R. Wooden
For Fun, I like to: Roller Skate; Discover new Wines; Hang out with my newly rescued mini Schnauzers BoB & Ziggy.
My favorite Austin Restaurant: Evangeline Cafe – Austin’s Best Cajun-Style Food!!!
Email: samantha.ackers@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with QueenSamantha
Celeste Casas-Ganser: Academic Coach
Education: BA in Bilingual Education from The University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Rio Grande Campus: M/T: 8AM-5PM
* In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: F: 8AM-3PM
* Virtual Hours: W/TH: 8:30AM-6PM
My Coaching Philosophy: “I’ll provide the tools, you work towards the content but together we will create the product.”
For fun I like to: Listen to music, hangout, and try new things
My favorite Austin restaurant is: I truly don’t have a favorite but for the sake of choosing; Komé
Email: celeste.casas@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Celeste
Riverside Campus
Education: BA in International Relations from St. Edwards University, MS in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
*In-Person Hours @ Riverside Campus TH/F 9AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: W: 9AM-5PM,
*Virtual Hours: M/T: 8AM-4PM, W/TH/F: 9AM-5PM, Sat: 7AM-10AM, Sun: 6PM-9PM
My coaching philosophy: “I’m the navigator, you’re the pilot!
For fun I like to: Spend time with my daughters Madison and Emerson
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Italia Cucina
Email: ramon.diaz@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Ramon
Round Rock Campus
Dr. Traci Allen: Director of Academic Coaching
Education: BA in Liberal Arts, MS in Counseling & Guidance, Ed.D in Leadership in Higher Education, all from California Lutheran University
Availability:
M/W/F: 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
T/TH: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
For fun I like to: I like to spend time with my family, go camping, go to concerts, and attend any sports-related events!
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Moonshine Grill
Email: traci.allen@austincc.edu
Jenifer Thompson: Administrative Assistant
Education: BS in Advertising, from The University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
M-F: 8AM- 4:30PM
For fun I like to: Spend time with my family and attend UT football and basketball games!
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Maggiano’s
Email: jenifer.thompson@austincc.edu
Education: B.A. in Psychology from St. Edward’s University
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: M: 2:30PM-7:30PM, F: 1PM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: W/TH: 5PM-7:30PM,
* Virtual Hours: T: 2:30PM-7:30PM, TH: 5PM-7:30PM, F: 1PM-5PM
My coaching philosophy: Everyone is capable of success! As an Academic Coach, I will do my best to encourage and empower you to achieve your goals. I hope to do this by taking a personalized approach to working with you and your strengths and by sharing any information that could be of service to you. We will work together in all that we do.
For fun I like to: Sing and dance, go to concerts, travel, and spend time with friends, family and my dog, Louie.
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Lucky Robot Japanese Kitchen
Email: zoe.cabrera@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Zoe
Education: M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Houston
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: T/W/TH: 8AM-5PM
* Virtual Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
My coaching philosophy is: Work with students to define their academic goals; identify their strengths and areas of growth; develop a plan and find the right resources that will assist them on the path to meeting those goals.
For fun I like to: Watch any sporting event, especially the Longhorns, spend time with my friends and family, try new foods, swim, and read.
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: Tyson’s Tacos.
Email: kellie.alford@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Kellie
Mary Moore
Education: BM in Flute Performance & M. Ed. in Teaching English as a Second Language
Availability:
* Virtual Hours: M/F: 9AM-4PM, TH: 2PM-5PM
My coaching philosophy is: To be a positive and dependable resource for students.
For fun I like to: spend time with my family, go rock climbing, watch movies, and have good conversations
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: Veracruz All Natural Tacos
Email: mary.moore@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Mary
San Gabriel Campus
Education: B.A. in English from UTSA
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: T/W/TH: 8AM-5PM
* Virtual Hours: M-F 8AM-5PM
My coaching philosophy is: I believe in a personalized approach. Each student is entitled to all the time and attention they need to reach their specific goals and tackle their objectives.
For fun I like to: I like going to the gym, watching cooking competition shows, and I almost always have music going.
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: 54th Street
Email: jordan.easley@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an appointment with Jordan
south austin campus
Celeste Casas-Ganser: Academic Coach
Education: BA in Bilingual Education from The University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Rio Grande Campus: M/T: 8AM-5PM
* In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: F: 8AM-3PM
* Virtual Hours: W/TH: 8:30AM-6PM
My coaching philosophy: “I’ll provide the tools, you work towards the content but together we will create the product.”
For fun I like to: Listen to music, hangout, and try new things
My favorite Austin restaurant is: I truly don’t have a favorite but for the sake of choosing; Komé
Email: celeste.casas@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Celeste
Education: BA in International Relations from St. Edwards University, MS in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin
Availability:
*In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: W: 9AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Riverside Campus TH/F 9AM-5PM
*Virtual Hours: M/T: 8AM-4PM, W/TH/F: 9AM-5PM, Sat: 7AM-10AM, Sun: 6PM-9PM
My coaching philosophy: “I’m the navigator, you’re the pilot!
For fun I like to: Spend time with my daughters Madison and Emerson
My favorite Austin restaurant is: Italia Cucina
Email: ramon.diaz@austincc.edu
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Ramon