Student Success Coaching
What is Success Coaching?
Success Coaching is a way for students to work with a trained and certified coach on setting and achieving goals through the development and practice of crucial life skills. Working with a Success Coach can help you gain the confidence, determination, and critical thinking skills needed to reach the goals you have for yourself. One of the key focuses on Success Coaching through the Thompson Student Success Center is making sure that students get to graduation!
Meet Our Success Coaches
Our Success Coaches are trained and certified through JST Coaching and Training.
Genevieve Reside, MS
Charter Scholars Specialist
She/Her/Hers
Genevieve is a first-generation college student who is passionate about helping students succeed and overcome barriers in the way of their educational journey. She has a background in Criminal Justice, Psychology, and is currently pursuing a degree in Higher Education.
Genevieve loves to work with students holistically, taking in the various factors that influence a student's needs. She is currently open for Success Coaching with GVSU Charter Scholars.
Shelby Powell, LLMSW
Charter Through College Specialist
She/Her/Hers
Shelby is passionate about advocating for students who struggle with mental health, trauma, and special needs. She has a background in Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Psychology.
Shelby loves to work with students on identifying their strengths, passions, and goals as well as working to create safe spaces for students who need someone in their corner to cheer them on as they work toward their dreams.
Dr. Barry Hall II, MBA, M.Ed., Ed.D.
Director of Charter Through College Programs
He/Him/His
Dr. Hall is passionate about bridging the poverty gap between low-income families, first-generation college-going students, and students of color with college attainment and college completion. He has a background in Higher Education, School Counseling, Business, and Marketing.
Dr. Hall loves to work with students on setting SMART goals and finding their "why" when it comes to their educational and personal journey.