Academic Coaching

James Annan is a second-year master’s degree student in Educational Leadership in the Patton College of Education. He is originally from Ghana and speaks English, Fante, and Twi. James finds it fulfilling to help students uncover their strengths, overcome challenges, build confidence, and excel in all aspects of their academic pursuits. James has six years of experience in working as a project director with Compassion International Ghana, with rich skills in organizational leadership, time management, teamwork, planning, and coaching. He is intentional about whatever he does to impact the lives of others. Playing jazz drums and keyboard are his passion.

Arthur is a second-year Integrated Social Studies major within the Patton College of Education. He enjoys working with students because he enjoys the relationships he builds and helping them grow as people. In his free time, Arthur likes to read and binge watch any tv show he can find.

Kylen Bosworth: Kylen is a senior majoring in Elementary Education. She has a strong passion for education and a commitment to helping students succeed. With two years of experience as a substitute teacher, Kylen has gained valuable insights and skills in the educational field. These experiences in classroom settings have inspired her to pursue the position of an Academic Coach during her senior year. Kylen is eager to help students in tackling the challenges of college and achieving their academic goals.

Ally Burrington is a first-year graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counselor Education master’s program. They graduated with their bachelor’s degree in psychology from Mercyhurst University with a minor in Spanish language. They love to help students realize their academic potential and learn how to study efficiently, organize their time, and learn as much as they can! Ally has worked as a tutor since 2018 and has experience working with a wide variety of people. They are excited to start their time as an Academic Coach!

Haley Carlson is majoring in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences. She loves working with others and is excited to help fellow students with their academic success. She hopes to create a comfortable environment for everyone who meets with her.

Sabrina Day is a Fine Arts major with a concentration in Art Therapy and Printmaking and a minor in Psychology. As an Academic Coach, Sabrina enjoys building connections with students and helping them discover new ways to succeed at OHIO. She loves coming up with new strategies for students that align with their strengths and interests. In addition to Academic Coaching, Sabrina enjoys movie nights with friends, ice cream, and drawing. She hopes everyone will check out Academic Coaching and everything the AAC has to offer!

Chloe Dubasik is a third-year student at Ohio University majoring in Biological Sciences on the Pre-Professional track. She is involved in three organizations on campus and is planning on attending medical school after graduation. Chloe is really looking forward to working with students to help them get organized and find confidence in their academic abilities!

Kiley Ehlers is currently a junior studying Nursing. What she enjoys most about working with students is seeing how much they progress throughout the semester. She also loves to see how much students grow in their confidence with school. Kiley’s dream is to work with Nurses Without Borders and travel to different countries helping those who don’t have access to medicine.

Taylor Graham is a senior Biological Sciences major on a Pre-Physician Assistant track. Taylor is thrilled to be able to share her experiences from her undergraduate studies to inspire others. Her favorite part about working with other students is being able to relate to their struggles and helping get others organized and on a good routine. Fun fact: Taylor loves spending time at the lake, watching movies, and hanging out with friends!

Sydney Gross is a second-year Forensic Chemistry major, and she is very excited to be an Academic Coach this year. She loves helping with time management skills and planning of any kind! She is a first-gen student who loves Smoothie Moves in Boyd Market and is excited to get started in the Academic Achievement Center.

Carmen King is a second-year student at Ohio University studying Exercise Physiology with a Biology minor. She plays club soccer, and she loves walking the shelter dogs and watching Grey's Anatomy. Carmen is most excited to make connections with other students and share tricks and tips for success! 

Grace Koennecke is a junior majoring in Journalism: News and Information through the Honors Tutorial College. She enjoys working with students because of her love for helping others, as well as seeing the smiles on students' faces when they begin to make progress at the AAC! Grace also likes getting to know students as well. When not in the AAC, she can be found writing and editing for multiple publications on campus, including The Post, ACRN, and Backdrop Magazine!

Clara is an AYA Integrated Language Arts major. She hopes to teach middle or high school Language Arts one day. Clara loves to work with students because of her passion for helping others and is excited to make connections with students in the AAC. Finding new ways to learn as well as making education accessible for all is very important to Clara. She is excited to get to know her students and help them to feel comfortable and confident!

Kevin McDonald is a junior and a second-year nursing student. He enjoys observing the results of students' growth throughout the duration of their Academic Coaching sessions. He is extremely excited to have a great semester with new students.

Camryn McGlumphy is a sophomore majoring in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences as well as obtaining a minor in Spanish and a Professional Deaf Resources Liaison certificate. She is most excited to help others adjust to college life and succeed during their time at Ohio University. In addition to Academic Coaching, Camryn is also a Learning Community Leader and Peer Tutor. In her free time she enjoys iced chai tea lattes from Court Street Coffee with her friends, romance novels, participating in many clubs here at OU, and of course all things Disney! Her dream job is to become a bilingual speech-language pathologist to help native Spanish speakers learn English.

Riley Phelps is a second-year student majoring in Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences with a minor in Psychology. She is looking forward to helping students increase their confidence in themselves and their academics, as well as reach their full potential! 

Hannah Prante is majoring in Engineering Technology and Management. Working with fellow students is an awesome experience because of how one can relate to the situations, the problems, and the upsides, as well. She is working to be her best as an Academic Coach, and she’s looking forward to helping students while also learning in this process. 

Kaela Ricket is an English major and a Communications major. She enjoys working with students and helping create organizational plans and develop study skills. Kaela loves to run in her free time and spend time reading outside!

Savanna Rion is a second-year Music Therapy major. She transferred to OHIO after successfully achieving her associate degree in music at Sinclair Community College. She is primarily looking forward to helping students feel comfortable in finding their own pathways to achieving academic and personal success at the Academic Achievement Center. She is also very passionate about discovering new ways to make learning accessible for all. In her free time, Savanna enjoys hiking, playing video games, reading, and playing a wide variety of different instruments.

Jessica Sexton is a Psychology/Pre-Physical Therapy major. She enjoys working with students because she finds it rewarding to help others through passing on academic knowledge that can better their college career and give them a better, less stressful overall experience.

Anna Spence is a Hearing and Speech Language Sciences major who loves seeing students meet their full potential! She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, as well as reading and watching documentaries. She is excited to help Ohio University students thrive in their classes and feel confident in themselves and their work.

Kara Switala is a third-year Communications major with a minor in PR & Advertising. Kara's favorite part about working with students is having the opportunity to help her peers and finding a new way to problem-solve each day. Kara enjoys seeing her students leave the appointment feeling relieved and confident to take on new challenges.

Chin Wai (Rosie) Wong is a student in the Master of Science in Journalism program at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. She is delighted to join the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) as an Academic Coach in Fall 2023. Rosie has experience working with students on public speaking and English as a foreign language, and with teachers on class planning and assignment reviews. She is also skilled in academic and professional advising, as well as guiding students as they go through different phases in their life. Rosie values the time she spends with students and learns about their background and educational needs. She looks forward to supporting students in their academic pursuits and working with staff members and other mentors at the AAC.