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.
CYPRESS CREEK CAMPUS
Jordan Easley
Education: B.A. in English from UTSA
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: T/W: 8AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Cypress Creek Campus: 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: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an appointment with Jordan
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: Thur: 9AM-5PM, Fri: 9AM-3PM
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Tues: 9AM-5:30PM
* Virtual Hours: M/W: 8AM-6PM, T: 9:30AM-5:30PM, TH: 9AM-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: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an appointment with QueenSamantha
Highland Campus
Education: MA Ed. Education
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus W/TH: 8AM-3PM, F: 8AM-12PM
*Virtual Hours: M: 8AM-4PM, T/W/TH: 8AM-3PM, 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: [email protected]
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-5:30PM, 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: [email protected]
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: 11AM-4PM, W/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: [email protected]
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 @ Hays Campus: Thur: 9AM-5PM, Fri: 9AM-3PM
* In-Person Hours @ Highland Campus: Tues: 9:30AM-5:30PM
* Virtual Hours: M/W: 8AM-6PM, T: 9:30AM-5:30PM, TH: 9AM-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: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an appointment with QueenSamantha
Rio grande 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: M/T: 8AM-5PM, W/TH: 8:30AM-6PM, F: 8AM-3PM
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: [email protected]
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: 9AM-5PM, F: 9AM-3PM
*In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: W: 9AM-7PM,
*Virtual Hours: M/T: 8AM-4PM, W: 9AM-7PM, TH: 9AM-5PM, F: 9AM-3PM
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: [email protected]
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/TH: 8:30AM- 5:30PM
T/F: 8AM- 5PM
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: 11AM-4PM, W/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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Kellie
Giovanni Hernandez: Academic Coach
Education: B.A. in Communications, Minor in Spanish from DePaul University. M.S. in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership from DePaul University
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: M: 9AM-6PM, T/W/F: 8AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: TH: 8AM-5PM
* Virtual Hours: M: 9AM-6PM, T/W/TH/F: 8AM-5PM
My coaching philosophy: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein. As an Academic Coach, my goal is to help you reach yours, and find balance to move forward towards it.
For fun I like to: Coach some soccer, cook for family and friends, DJ recreationally, and learn new languages.
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: Fonda San Miguel
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Giovanni
SAN GABRIEL CAMPUS
Education: B.A. in English from UTSA
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: T/W: 8AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ Cypress Creek Campus: 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: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an appointment with Jordan
Giovanni Hernandez: Academic Coach
Giovanni Hernandez
Education: B.A. in Communications, Minor in Spanish from DePaul University. M.S. in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Leadership from DePaul University
Availability:
* In-Person Hours @ Round Rock Campus: M: 9AM-6PM, T/W/F: 8AM-5PM
*In-Person Hours @ San Gabriel Campus: TH: 8AM-5PM
* Virtual Hours: M: 9AM-6PM, T/W/TH/F: 8AM-5PM
My coaching philosophy: “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” -Albert Einstein. As an Academic Coach, my goal is to help you reach yours, and find balance to move forward towards it.
For fun I like to: Coach some soccer, cook for family and friends, DJ recreationally, and learn new languages.
My Favorite place to eat in Austin is: Fonda San Miguel
Email: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Giovanni
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: M/T: 8AM-5PM, W/TH: 8:30AM-6PM, F: 8AM-3PM
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: [email protected]
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 @ Riverside Campus TH: 9AM-5PM, F: 9AM-3PM
*In-Person Hours @ South Austin Campus: W: 9AM-7PM,
*Virtual Hours: M/T: 8AM-4PM, W: 9AM-7PM, TH: 9AM-5PM, F: 9AM-3PM,
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: [email protected]
Schedule: Book an Appointment with Ramon