Office of Academic Resilience and Support
Meet Your Success Coaches
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| Pierce Vaughan, M.A, M.Ed. Success Coach & Academic Advisor II Serves students with last names that start with A - I |
| Pierce Vaughan was a first-generation college student at the University of South Florida, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication, while later receiving a Master of Arts in Religious Studies and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. His academic interests include topics such as religion in Ireland and the development of interfaith dialogue. Pierce is trained to work with all students. His past work experiences include working with pre-health students, alternative major planning students, and religious studies students. For his free time, he enjoys reading fantasy books like Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames, writing, and playing story-centric video games. |
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| Christina Kellagher, M.F.A. Success Coach & Academic Advisor I Serves students with last names that start with J - R |
| Christina Kellagher is an alumna of USF with her Bachelor's of Arts in Anthropology and a Master's of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Long Island University. She's served four years as an Assistant Professor of Instruction through the USF English Department. Christina is trained to work with all students. Her past work experiences include working with students whose second language in English, international students, engineering students, health science students, and business students. Her hobbies include gardening, writing, making arts, and outdoor activities with her family. |
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| Justine Leigh, MSW Assistant Director & Success Coach Serves students with last names that start with S - Z |
| Justine Leigh was a first generation college student who earned her Bachelor's of Social Work from Florida International University and her Master's of Social Work from the University of South Florida. She is passionate about helping college students make the most out of their college experience and enjoys seeing how much personal and professional growth can occur during that time. Justine is trained to work with all students. Her past work experiences include working with transfer students, nursing students, pre-health students, and social work students. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and hanging out with her family, friends, and three cats. |
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| Sheila Goethe, MA Coordinator of Advising & Success Coach Serves students with last names A - Z at St. Pete Campus |
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Sheila Goethe is a USF alumna with a Master’s degree in Psychology and a member of the National Academic Advising Association. She has worked in higher education since 1987 and at the University of South Florida for more than 25 years. Sheila has worked with FTIC and transfer students from their first year through graduation, with advising experience in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Honors, and Design and Performing Arts. She has also served on several university committees, including the Academic Regulations Committee, Council for Academic Advisors, and Undergraduate Council. As a developmental advisor and humanistic coach, Sheila enjoys helping students discover their strengths, clarify their goals, and develop strategies for success. Her greatest reward is seeing a student experience that “aha moment”—when they realize, “I know what I want to accomplish, and I know how to get there.” In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with family, friends, and animals. |