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Counselor's Corner

Academic Support Staff

Stratton Foster Academic Center
Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics
2601 Jess Neely Drive (McGugin Center)
Nashville, TN 37212

 


The Academic Support staff with Associate Provost, Lucius T. Outlaw.



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Elizabeth Wright

Director of Academic Support and Academic Counselor
615.322.0795
elizabeth.wright@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in American Studies, University of Virginia;
M.F.A. in Writing and Literature, University of Virginia.

Has worked as a textbook, science and medical editor in Charlottesville and New York City, and as a grant writer for the University of Virginia and VU Medical Centers . . . Has written a novel and has published two books of nonfiction as well as two dozen articles and short stories . . . Writing tutor in 25 subjects at Vanderbilt . . . Has worked in the Stratton Foster Academic Center since September 1999 as a tutor, Tutor Coordinator, Academic Counselor, Writing Specialist, and most recently Director of Academic Support.

Teams: Football, Women's Golf

 


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Katie Berglund

Academic Counselor

Tutor Co-Coordinator
615.343.4064
katie.berglund@vanderbilt.edu

B.S. in Psychology/Secondary Education, Loyola University Chicago;
M.S. in Sports Studies, Miami University (Ohio).

Was a four-year starter in soccer for Loyola University Chicago…Spent two years as an Academic Coach for the National Football Foundation’s Play It Smart program in both Syracuse, NY and Nashville, TN…While at Miami University, served as a teacher, Graduate Assistant Coach for the women’s soccer team and an academic support intern...From Holland, Michigan.

Team: Women's Swimming



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Neal Clark

Academic Counselor

615.343.6377

neal.clark@vanderbilt.edu

B.A. in Social Work, University of Kentucky;

M.A. in Social Work, University of Kentucky.

Originally from Paducah, Kentucky…Served as an Academic Advisor at the University of Kentucky and as the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services for football at James Madison University…Was a three-year lettermen in football at the University of Kentucky…Broke UK’s single season reception record as a senior and earned various awards for football and academics.

Teams: Men’s Basketball, Women's Bowling

 


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Shawn Fagan

Academic Counselor
615.343.2686
shawn.fagan@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Rehabilitation Services, The Pennsylvania State University.

Previously worked as an Academic Support Intern at Penn State...Was a four-year starter for the Nittany Lions' baseball team...Was taken as a 13th round pick for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2000 and played within their organization for five seasons...From Long Island, New York.

Teams: Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

 


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Katie Feyes

Academic Counselor

615.343.4821
katie.feyes@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Leisure/Sport Management and Business, Elon University;
M.S. in Sports Administration, Austin Peay State University.

A native of Columbus, Ohio . . . Has previously served as an Athletic Academic Counselor at the University of Nevada and Austin Peay State University . . . Was a four-year letter winner in volleyball at Elon University, earning numerous academic awards.

Team: Baseball

 


 

Sterling Frierson

Academic Counselor

615.936.7518

sterling.frierson@vanderbilt.edu

B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, Furman University;

M.S.S. in Sport Management, United States Sports Academy;
Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University.

Worked as a teacher, football coach and track coach in Lexington, SC....played football under Coach Bobby Johnson while at Furman University, helping the team win two Southern Conference championships and an appearance in the National Championship title game...hails from Bishopville, South Carolina.

Teams: Football, Women's Soccer

 


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Christy Hogan

Academic Counselor

Tutor Co-Coordinator
615.322.4024
christy.hogan@vanderbilt.edu

B.A. in Studio Art and Education, University of Richmond;
M.S. Ed. in Secondary Education, Indiana University.

Four-year starter in both field hockey and lacrosse at the University of Richmond ... Started as an Assistant Lacrosse Coach at the University of Notre Dame prior to becoming an Academic Counselor for the football, softball, and women's soccer teams at ND ... originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Team: Women's Basketball




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Max-Maurice Martin

Academic Counselor
615.343.0699
max.martin@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Criminal Justice, South Carolina State University;
M.A. in Criminal Justice, Tennessee State University.

Originally from Charleston, South Carolina. . . . Has previously worked as a Crisis Counselor at the Oasis Center . . . Married to Kimberly Martin and has a son, Mason.

Teams: Women's Cross Country, Football, Women's Track & Field


 


Academic Support for Student-Athletes | Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics | 2601 Jess Neely Drive | Nashville, TN 37212
Phone (615) 343-0444

 

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