Sarah L. Cowart, Owner and Founder
Sarah has worked with thousands of students as they balanced the transition from high school to college. She knows it isn’t easy. She's been there. And on top of that, she was a collegiate student-athlete. There isn’t a quick fix or even a magic trick that will make everything a walk in the park for your student. But she can give them the tools and strategies that will help them be successful in the classroom. She is passionate about seeing students achieve their potential. The team at Your Academic Coach believe that ALL students should have the opportunity to be successful from any seat in the classroom.
Sarah graduated from Auburn University in 2005 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She began her professional career as a Teacher and High School Soccer Coach. In 2010, she completed her Masters of Sport Administration at Belmont University. After graduate school, she began a career working in Division 1 athletics, taking her to Belmont University, The University of South Alabama, and The Pennsylvania State University. She has supported hundreds of students as they walked through their college career.
Location: Auburn, Alabama and Virtual
Meet Your Academic Coaches
Lauren Losey, Academic Coach
As an educator for over 20 years, in both secondary and higher education, Lauren had the pleasure of working with students from all different walks of life. Two key elements that have remained true no matter the setting are helping students find their confidence in the academic world and planning for their future goals. As an undergrad at Vanderbilt University, she found herself faced with questions on how to better prepare for the week, when and how to study for exams, and how to put her thoughts to paper when writing an essay. These are skills over the years as a teacher, she has focused on to help pull out in others. In learning how to conquer these life skills in college, the student is not only able to feel more successful about their work but in the future they aspire to have.
Lauren graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2002 with a degree in Secondary Education. She began her professional career as a Teacher and Coach. Lauren holds both a Masters and Doctorate degrees in Educational change from Lipscomb University. Throughout her educational career, she has worked with students at The Ensworth School, Lock Haven University and The Pennsylvania State University.
Location: State College, Pennsylvania and Virtual
Lori O’Donnell - Academic Coach
As a teacher, coach and mentor, Lori strives to reach every student where they are and help take them where they want to go. With 30 years experience in working with students, she hopes students grow confidence and self advocacy and improve their problem solving skills to meet every day challenges. Additionally, she assists students’ development of executive functioning skills in helping students with organization, structure and motivation in their long and short term goals.
Lori holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Temple University and a Master of Science in Education Development & Strategies from Wilkes University.
Location: Virtual
Emma Burgess - Academic Coach
Emma Burgess is a dedicated educator with over a decade of experience in secondary education. With a strong academic background, Emma holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Creative Writing from Centre College. Her passion for teaching and commitment to student success has led her to various roles, including Upper School Learning Specialist, Journalism Teacher, and English Instructor at Bayside Academy and McLean School of Maryland.
Throughout her career, Emma has specialized in implementing executive functioning curricula, helping students with learning differences to develop self-advocacy skills and effective study strategies. Her approach to education is student-centered, focusing on creating engaging and supportive environments that foster academic growth and confidence.
Emma is passionate about inspiring students to excel and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth to better serve her students' diverse needs.
Location: Auburn, Alabama and Virtual
Christina Mosley- Academic Coach
Christina Mosley is an academic coach with a passion for empowering college students to thrive academically and personally. With extensive experience in academic advising and student-athlete support, Christina brings a holistic approach to coaching, focusing on individualized strategies that promote growth and achievement. She has worked with students from diverse backgrounds, guiding them through course selection, career preparation, and academic challenges. Christina’s dedication to student success is grounded in her academic background, holding a Master of Science in Kinesiology with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of North Texas, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University. Her commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive environments ensures that each student she coaches is equipped to reach their fullest potential
Location: Auburn, Alabama and Virtual
Amy Baker - Academic Coach
Amy is an experienced teacher, educator, and mentor with over 17 years of work in educational settings ranging from undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Louisville and Belmont University to Army Education STEM Outreach Programs at Fort Novosel, AL.
Amy graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, from Troy University with a master’s degree in Sport and Fitness Management, and from the University of Louisville with a PhD in Education Administration and an emphasis in mentoring. Her leadership and development of the Master of Sport Administration Program at Belmont allowed her education and mentoring research to become practice.
Amy is an effective leader and communicator with proven ability to guide and lead students to achieve their educational goals and objectives. Amy is passionate about preparing future professionals and works hard to inspire others to continue to pay it forward.
Location: Auburn, Alabama and Virtual
Leslie Espy - Academic Coach
Leslie Espy is a committed academic coach with a passion for helping college students navigate their academic and personal challenges. With a strong foundation in education and leadership, Leslie combines her experience with personalized coaching to guide students in developing the executive functioning skills they need to thrive in college. Her background includes years of working with students and coordinating support programs, equipping her to offer tailored strategies that foster academic growth and self-confidence.
Leslie holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Greenville College and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her academic background, coupled with her hands-on experience, positions her to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the students she supports, empowering them to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
Location: Virtual
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