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Meet Your Academic Coach

As a student of HIU you will receive the benefit of having a personal Academic Coach assigned to you who will walk alongside you every step of the way. Academic Coaches work with you on choosing your classes, providing career planning and graduate school advice, and providing any other assistance to make sure you are on track to reach your goals. They are skilled Coaches who are passionate about seeing their students succeed!

Photo - Carol Davidson Carol Davidson

Academic Coach Since: 2008

Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA

Degree(s): Master of Arts, Marriage & Family Therapy, Hope International University, B.S. in Business Management, Hope International University

Serving: Undergraduate Human Development and Ministry students

Advice to prospective students?
In today’s fast-paced world, making the decision and commitment to go back to school can seem overwhelming and anxiety-provoking. My advice and encouragement is to see it as an investment in yourself, as a pathway to achieving your goals and dreams, which for many people can mean the realization of something they might not have thought possible. It is such an honor and blessing to walk alongside students who have made that investment and realized those dreams. The online programs, genuine caring and dedication of staff and faculty and flexibility of courses make pursuing a degree at Hope worth it! As a Hope graduate, I can wholeheartedly say that I received wonderful support and encouragement along with all the tools I needed to reach my educational goals and achieve my dreams.

How do you spend your free time?
I love to read, going to the movies, concerts, restaurants, spending time with friends, playing the piano, and volunteering with the care ministry at my church.

Contact Carol Davidson
Phone: (714) 879-3901 ext. 1279
Fax: (714) 681-7450
Email: cldavidson@hiu.edu

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Photo - Jennifer Stead Jennifer Stead

Academic Coach Since: 2012

Hometown: Newport Beach, CA

Degree(s): M.A. E.D. Instructional Leadership, Argosy University B.A. Journalism, San Francisco State University

Serving: Online Undergraduate students

Advice to prospective students?
I tell students to follow their dreams, work hard and persevere. If you want something bad enough you will find a way to achieve your goal. I encourage students to let God guide them and they will accomplish more than you ever imagined. The joy of my position is being a part of students’ successes. It is amazing to see my students cross the stage at graduation and know I have been a part of their journey at Hope International University.

How do you spend your free time?
On my free time I enjoy my hobby of photography. I’ve exhibited my photos in art galleries in the Long Beach Art District for the past 10 years. I have experience as a wedding and portrait photographer, which gives me great joy to capture beautiful images of people in special moments of their lives. I also enjoy spending time in nature by camping, hiking, or running.  I love to travel and last year I had the opportunity to go to Spain, Italy and France.  I look forward to many future trips around the globe.

Contact Jennifer Stead
Phone: (714) 879-3901 ext. 3550
Fax: (714) 681-7450
Email: jastead@hiu.edu

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