Educational Coaching
What is educational coaching?
What training do the Educational Specialists have?
In what areas can Educational Specialists assist?
Areas of consultation include, but are not limited to:
- Organization for Learning
- Error Analysis/Tests
- Time Management
- Reading Rate/Comprehension
- Board Review Preparation
- Test Taking
- Memorization
- Note Taking
- Learning Styles
- Test Anxiety
- Combatting imposter syndrome
How can educational coaching help me?
We think the most important measure of the impact of educational coaching is the feedback we receive from students at UTHSC. See below for feedback we’ve received on coaching:
I absolutely love my educational specialist. She has been a tremendous help in reducing test anxiety, helping me prepare a study schedule, and stick to it. When we meet, she asks such great questions to get to the heart of what issues I'm facing and helps me problem solve to better prepare for tests. Every minute with her is valuable.
My educational specialist was so friendly and honestly helpful. She gave me at least 3 strategies, specific for me, that I was able to start using. I did see an improvement in my study habits and reduction in stress before my exam. She made me feel more confident in my ability to focus and I will continue to use her advice!
My educational specialist is a wonderful human being who always makes my day so much better and really helps me get to the heart of whatever is going on. She always takes time to ask about how I am doing outside of school, which is really impactful. She meets me on my level and carefully evaluates what change is reasonable for me in my study plan. SASSI is great and my educational specialist is amazing.
How can I meet with an Educational Specialist?
Students can meet individually or in a group with a SASSI Educational Specialist to develop personalized learning strategies and discern areas of strengths and weaknesses to enhance success. Appointments are available for students to meet in-person, online, or over the phone during the hours of 8am-5pm CST, Monday-Friday. Educational Coaching/Consultation appointments can be scheduled via phone, email, or by using our online scheduling system.
Meet Our Educational Specialists

Kathy Lovett, MEd, MS, NCC, BCC
Assistant Vice Chancellor
The University of Memphis—Curriculum & Instruction; Counseling & Personnel Services
kgibbs@uthsc.edu
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” – Brené Brown

Tia Kofahl, MS, BCC
Assistant Director
Northwestern University – Higher Education Administration & Policy
tkofahl@uthsc.edu
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver

Laurie Brooks, MS, CRC
Educational Specialist & Disability Coordinator
The University of Memphis – Rehabilitation Counseling
lbrook15@uthsc.edu
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach
my destination.” – Jimmy Dean

Alex Frawley, MS
Educational Specialist
Northwestern University – Higher Education Administration & Policy
afrawley@uthsc.edu
“It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary

Jimmi Lampley, MS
Educational Specialist
Arkansas State University –College Student Personnel Services
jlample6@uthsc.edu
“Intelligence plus character, that is the goal of true education.” – Martin Luther
King Jr.

Keri Snyder, MS
Educational Specialist
Washington State University –Elementary Education; Higher Education Leadership (in
progress)
ksnyde21@uthsc.edu
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