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Academic Support for Student Athletes

Staff

Stratton Foster Academic Center
Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics
2601 Jess Neely Drive (McGugin Center)
Nashville, TN 37212
615.343.0444 (p)
615.343.1846 (f)
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Elizabeth Wright

Elizabeth Wright

Assistant Director of Athletics for Student Services
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.

Team: Football, Men’s Basketball

Nate Bell

Associate Director
Senior Academic Counselor
615.343.4064
nate.bell@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Psychology, Wabash College;
M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology/Sport Administration, Ball State University.
Ed.D in Higher Education Leadership and Policy, Vanderbilt University
Has previously worked in the Athletic Academic Support Offices at the University of Illinois and Ball State University . . . Was a four-year member of the Wabash College basketball team, earning various athletic and academic awards . . . Lives in Nashville with his wife, Sunny, and daughters, Charlotte and Isla.
Teams: Swimming, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Men’s Cross Country

Eugene Henderson

Eugene Henderson

Associate Director
Senior Academic Counselor
615.343.2686
eugene.henderson@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, Middle Tennessee State University;
M.S. in Sport Management, Middle Tennessee State University.
Prior to joining the Academic Support team, Eugene worked in the Vanderbilt Athletics Ticket Office and currently serves on the Vanderbilt Athletics Diversity Committee . . . from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Team: Football

Dawnyell Fletcher

Dawnyell FletcherAssistant Director
Learning Specialist
Director of Tutoring
615.343.6549
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Arkansas;
M.S. in Sport and Leisure Commerce, University of Memphis

Has previously worked in Athletic Academic Support offices at the University of Memphis, NC State University, and University of South Carolina … Four-year member of the University of Arkansas track and field team, earning All-American and various academic honors …. Originally from Atkins, Arkansas

Max-Maurice Martin

Max-Maurice Martin

Assistant Director
Senior 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.
Team: Men’s Basketball, Lacrosse

Morgan Roche

Senior Academic Counselor
615.343.4821
morgan.l.roche@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Psychology, Quinnipiac University;
M.A. in Education, Quinnipiac University.

Originally from Clifton Park, NY…ran Cross Country and Track at Quinnipiac University…Before joining the Academic Support team at Vanderbilt, Morgan served as an Athletic Academic Services Intern at Clemson University, working both as an Academic Advisor and an Assistant Tutor Coordinator.

Teams: Women’s Basketball, Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field

Sara Sanders

Senior Academic Counselor
 615.322-3228
sara.sanders@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Psychology, Virginia Tech University;
M.A. in Community Counseling, UNC Charlotte.
Four year member of the Virginia Tech swim team…Previously worked at UNC Charlotte as an Acadmeic Advisor for men’s/womne’s tennis, men’s/women’s soccer, baseball, softball and  served as G.O.L.D. Coordinator…Lives in Nashville with husband, Ian, son, Maddox and dog, Wrigley…from Franklin, TN.
Team: Baseball, Football

Brittni Hamilton

Academic Counselor
Tutor Coordinator
615.322.4024
B.S. in Human Organization and Development, Vanderbilt University;
M.S. in Sports Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Four year member of the Vanderbilt University Women’s Bowling team earning All-American and Academic All-American honors… Previously working in admissions at DeVry University as well as in the Fairleigh Dickinson University Athletics Academic Support Office… Originally from Webster, New York.

Teams: Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Soccer

 

Candice Johnson

Academic Counselor
Phone
B.A. Communications, the University of Maryland
M.B.A, Sports Management, Concordia University of Chicago
In 2016, Candice started out her career in academics as an academic assistant counselor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She also spent time at the University of North Carolina Greensboro as an academic assistant counselor. Prior to joining Vanderbilt’s academic support team, Candice served as an academic assistant counselor for football at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Originally a New York native, Candice was a 4 year member of the University of Maryland’s softball team. She currently resides in Nashville with her husband Bradley and dog Kobe.

Teams: Football, Bowling