{"id":14,"date":"2015-07-20T16:24:32","date_gmt":"2015-07-20T21:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-07-22T09:50:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T14:50:51","slug":"life-coaching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/life-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.title { margin-top: -20px; font-size: 17px;  font-style: italic; text-shadow: none;}p.info { font-size: 17px;  margin-bottom: 1px;}h.name {  margin-top: 10px;  color: #ce1126; font-size: 24px;font-weight: 900;}body {overflow-x: hidden;}<\/style>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container fluid\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding: 15px;\">\n<div class=\"large-6 medium-12 cell\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/m7m14gzk2g.jsonp\" async><\/script><script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" alt=\"Lifecoach video\" async><\/script>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.0% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_m7m14gzk2g videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- INTRO COPY --><\/p>\n<div class=\"large-6 medium-12 cell\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><center><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2020\/10\/MascotSNation.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2020\/10\/MascotSNation-300x69.jpg\" alt=\"MascotSNation logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2020\/10\/MascotSNation-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2020\/10\/MascotSNation.jpg 538w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/center>We know the college experience can seem daunting at the start\u2014but we\u2019re here to help you every step of the way! Each student works closely with a life coach who serves as a resource, a guide, a knowledgeable academic adviser and a mentor \u2026 and that\u2019s just the beginning. Your life coach is approachable and accessible; he or she serves as a confidante when questions develop, as a source of support when concerns arise and is eager to celebrate your successes. Your life coach guides you through academic and career planning decisions, and helps ease your personal transition into the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPcommunity.<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"small button\" href=\"mailto:lifecoach@maryville.edu\">Contact Us<\/a><\/center><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- MEET OUR COACHES HEADER --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 5px; color: #ce1126;\">Meet Our Team<\/h2>\n<hr style=\"border-color: #ce1126; margin-top: -25px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- EMMA BIBLE --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/01\/Emma-Bible.jpg\" alt=\"Emma Bible\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6305<br \/>\nebible1@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Emma Bible<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Lead Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Emma graduated from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP in 2021 with a B.A. in Psychology and Organizational Leadership. As a student, she served as a student worker and orientation coordinator. Before returning back to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPas a part of the Life Coach team, Emma most recently worked on the Operations team at a charter school in South City St. Louis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">As a student at Maryville, I experienced how life-changing it can be to have someone who is completely invested in your academic and personal success. I hope to give back to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPby giving students a space to explore the many opportunities present in their future while allowing them to learn about themselves and get to know the world around them. By exploring their strengths, passions, and interests, I look forward to helping students build the future they want while knowing I am here to answer their questions and cheer them on along the way!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- KIRBY COOPER --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2021\/02\/Headshot-Cooper-Kirby-scaled-e1612891047614.jpg\" alt=\"Kirby Cooper\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6868<br \/>\nkcooper2@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Kirby Cooper<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Lead Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Kirby graduated from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPwith a B.A. in History and minor in Art History and finished her MAEd in Adult and Higher Education from UMSL in 2023. Along with being a life coach, Kirby also coaches high school and club volleyball in the St. Louis area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">I am so excited to continue my journey at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPas a Life Coach! The Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPcommunity allows students to thrive and reach their highest potential. As a Life Coach, I want to make sure students know that I am in their corner. I want to help you reach your goals, pursue your passions, and push you to be your best self academically, professionally, and personally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- Melissa Gardner --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/01\/missing.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.9541<br \/>\nmgardner7@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Melissa Gardner<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Melissa graduated from McKendree University in 2018 with a B.A. in Psychology. She continued her education at SIUE where she received a Master\u2019s in Sports Psychology in 2023. She worked at Webster Groves High School and served as the lacrosse coach before starting as a Life Coach at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">I have a passion for education and helping students achieve their goals. It is important to me to serve as a support person to students especially during the transition from high school to college!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- 4: SAM GAVIC --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2019\/04\/sgavic.jpg\" alt=\"Sam Gavic\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6307<br \/>\nsgavic@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Sam Gavic<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Director, Digital Success Coaching<\/p>\n<p>Sam serves as the Director of Digital Success Coaching where he focuses on developing the digital experience for Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPstudents. Sam joined the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP family in 2018 as a Life Coach, and he has coordinated the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPtutoring program since 2019.\u202f Prior to his time at Maryville, Sam worked in Residence Life at Southern Methodist University and Virginia Tech University where Sam earned his master&#8217;s degree in Higher Education and Policy Study. A proud St. Louis City resident, Sam also coaches fitness classes at Crossfit Gambit in Soulard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">Curiosity is what motivates me. Learning a student\u2019s journey, asking questions and exploring your talents, passion, and interests excites me most about being a Life Coach at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- Sophie Koesterer --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/01\/missing.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.9227<br \/>\nskoesterer@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Sophie Koesterer<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Sophie graduated from Indiana University\u2013Purdue University Indianapolis with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Women\u2019s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Prior to joining Maryville, she worked as a research lab coordinator in the University of Iowa\u2019s Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, supporting individuals with psychosis spectrum disorders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">I\u2019m grateful for the opportunity to be a Life Coach at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP and to support students as they discover who they are, who they want to become, and how to reach their goals during such a meaningful chapter of life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- FRANK LOGAN --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/11\/Life-coaches-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.2852<br \/>\nflogan@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Frank Logan<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Frank joined the Life Coach Team in Spring 2024. Prior to joining Maryville, he worked in Normandy Schools Collaborative in the role of Virtual Learning Coordinator and Alternative Learning Coordinator. In addition to those roles, he was also senior and junior class liaison for college and career readiness. Frank is a graduate of The University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and minors in Education and Latin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">Starting this new journey of higher education as a Life Coach is a 180-degree turn from what I am used to. From being an assistant track coach at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPto working in K-12 education, my mission has been the same: listen to learn, learn to understand, understand to progress, and progress fulfillment. I have maintained this mission with any student that has ever been around me. I try to leave a lasting impression on students so they know I have their best interest in mind when making decisions and discussing challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- KELSEY MAJOR --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/11\/Life-coaches-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6311<br \/>\nkmajor@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Kelsey Major<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Kelsey joined the Life Coach Team in June 2024. She graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia in 2016 with a BA in Music &amp; Communications and from Missouri State University in 2021 with a Master of Music. Prior to arriving at Maryville, Kelsey worked<br \/>\nat KIPP St. Louis as a Success Coach\/Persistence Advisor. Her previous experiences in student success work over the last 7 years include College Advising, Access &amp; Success, and Academic Advisor\/1st Year Experience Coordinator.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">I&#8217;m so excited to continue igniting my passion to support students throughout their academic and life journey. My biggest hope is to help students see their goals as attainable while also providing the necessary tools to equip them along the way. This is<br \/>\na pivotal time for students and I&#8217;m honored to be able to walk through it with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- SHERI RENZ --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/11\/Life-coaches-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6304<br \/>\nsrenz@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Sheri Renz<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Sheri graduated from the University of Missouri &#8211; St. Louis with Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degrees in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Prior to joining Maryville\u2019s team of Life Coaches, she worked in the juvenile justice field assisting individuals with overcoming challenges and achieving treatment goals through individualized assessments, connections to resources, and advocacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">Helping others has always been one of my passions. I look forward to serving as an added layer of support to help you explore, identify, and achieve your goals as you experience this exciting phase of life!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- Arren Romeril --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/04\/aromeril1-e1712172317278.jpeg\" alt=\"Arren Romeril\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6306<br \/>\naromeril1@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Arren Romeril<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Director, Career Success Coaching &amp; Employer Partnerships<\/p>\n<p>Arren graduated from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP in 2020 earning his Bachelors in Business Administration with honors. While at Maryville, Arren was the captain of the Men\u2019s Division I hockey team, president of International Student Association and served as a student worker in International Admissions. Prior to starting as a life coach in 2022, Arren Served as the Head Coach for Maryville\u2019s Division II Men\u2019s Hockey Team.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">As a recent graduate from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, I was beyond grateful to have amazing life coaches who were there to help guide my path as not just a student, but to help in the development of my professional career. I am excited to continue my journey with Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP as a life coach, and help students achieve their educational, personal, and professional goals. I want all students to know that whatever they need, big or small, I will be there to help them in any way possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- Maddison Schneider --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/01\/missing.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.2848<br \/>\nmschneider7@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Maddison Schneider<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Maddison joined the Life Coach Team in December 2024. She graduated from Southern Illinois University &#8211; Edwardsville in 2020 with a BS in Public Relations and in 2022 with a Master of Higher Education Administration. Prior to arriving at Maryville, Maddison worked at Fontbonne University as their Case Manager of Student Support and Success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">I am lucky to be a Life Coach here, getting to support and celebrate students as they figure out who they are and where they are headed is so special.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- JENNY SWENSON --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2024\/11\/Life-coaches-5.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.9591<br \/>\njswenson@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Jenny Swenson<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Prior to joining Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, Jenny worked at the Edward Jones headquarters in St Louis, Missouri collaborating with new Financial Advisors to build their businesses to profitability. Before that, she taught math at the middle school, high school, and college levels. Jenny has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math and Economics from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri and a Master of Education degree from the University of Missouri &#8211; St Louis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">Through life\u2019s many twists and turns, the one constant has been my education and love of learning. As a Life Coach, I hope to work with students to define and achieve their goals and to inspire a love of learning that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- Elyse Waterhouse --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2022\/01\/missing.jpg\" alt=\"Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPlogo\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6886<br \/>\newaterhouse1@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Elyse Waterhouse<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Elyse graduated from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPwith her B.A in Psychology. While at Maryville, Elyse played on the women&#8217;s soccer team. Prior to returning to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPas a Life Coach, Elyse worked at Washington University as an academic coordinator in the Political Science department.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">Throughout my career journey, I&#8217;ve always been driven by the desire to motivate and empower others to achieve their greatest potential. Returning to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPas a Life Coach fills me with excitement, as I look forward to inspiring transformation and supporting students in realizing their full capabilities\u2014not just academically, but as the successful individuals they are destined to become.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- 15: KEVIN WILLIAMS --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2021\/08\/kwilliams28-e1628716721553.jpg\" alt=\"Kevin Williams\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.9741<br \/>\nkwilliams28@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Kevin Williams<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Lead Life Coach<\/p>\n<p>Prior to becoming a Life Coach in 2019, Kevin worked extensively with high school students leading youth development programs, summer camps, adventure challenge experiences, and service trips. Kevin most recently worked as a Youth Director for the Episcopal Church. Kevin also worked as a counselor for the Upward Bound program at Keene State College in New Hampshire, where he earned his Bachelor\u2019s of Arts in Geography.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">Committing to a college degree is a big decision, and can be a transformative experience for students. Every student\u2019s journey is different. I am passionate about meeting students wherever they are along the way, and helping each person discover their gifts, talents, and unique path through their time at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPPand beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr style=\"margin: 20px 275px;\" \/>\n<p><!-- 16: ALICIA WOJCIUCH --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" style=\"padding-top: 25px;\">\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-3 small-12 cell\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-radius: 50%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2018\/06\/awojciuch-e1529003994813.jpg\" alt=\"Alicia Wojciuch\" width=\"125\" \/><\/center><\/p>\n<p class=\"info\">University Library<br \/>\n314.529.6302<br \/>\nawojciuch@maryville.edu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"large-9 medium-9 small-12 cell\">\n<p>Alicia Wojciuch<\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Director, Academic Success &amp; Life Coaching<\/p>\n<p>Alicia joined the Life Coach team in the summer of 2017. Prior to joining Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵAPP, Alicia served as Assistant Director of Academic Support at St. Louis College of Pharmacy coordinating their Disability Support Program and helping implement their StrengthsFinder Initiative along with providing personal and academic support to students. Alicia earned her Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Psychology and Mass Communications from College of the Ozarks and completed her Master\u2019s Degree in Social Work at University of Missouri-St. Louis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blockquote\">I love working with students as they transition to college and into becoming an adult. I am honored to learn students\u2019 stories, to walk alongside them, and to encourage them to become their authentic selves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sharing-default-minimal post-bottom\"><div class=\"nectar-social default\" data-position=\"\" data-rm-love=\"0\" data-color-override=\"override\"><div class=\"nectar-social-inner\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"nectar-love\" id=\"nectar-love-14\" title=\"Love this\"> <i class=\"icon-salient-heart-2\"><\/i><span class=\"love-text\">Love<\/span><span class=\"total_loves\"><span class=\"nectar-love-count\">0<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class='facebook-share nectar-sharing' href="#" title='Share this'> <i class='fa fa-facebook'><\/i> <span class='social-text'>Share<\/span> <\/a><a class='twitter-share nectar-sharing' href="#" title='Share this'> <i class='fa icon-salient-x-twitter'><\/i> <span class='social-text'>Share<\/span> <\/a><a class='linkedin-share nectar-sharing' href="#" title='Share this'> <i class='fa fa-linkedin'><\/i> <span class='social-text'>Share<\/span> <\/a><a class='pinterest-share nectar-sharing' href="#" title='Pin this'> <i class='fa fa-pinterest'><\/i> <span class='social-text'>Pin<\/span> <\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; We know the college experience can seem daunting at the start\u2014but we\u2019re here to help you every step of the way! Each student works closely with a life coach who serves as a resource, a guide, a knowledgeable academic adviser and a mentor \u2026 and that\u2019s just the beginning. 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