Academic Coaches

Meet the Team! Get to Know the Academic Coaches at Florida A&M University

dr. jamie Davis

EdD., educational leadership and policy

OFFICE: gore education complex, c216
Dr. Jamie Davis serves as the Director of the Undergraduate Student Success Center. He is responsible for supervising the Academic Coaches and Learning Center staff. Dr. Davis received his terminal degree in Educational Policy and Leadership from Florida State University. He has over 17 years of experience in education, serving as a high school educator and higher education administrator. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
E: jamie.davis@famu.edu
Chan-Erica FEACHER

M.S., PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE: GORE EDUCATION COMPLEX, ROOM C215
Chan-Erica Feacher is an Academic Coach in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Ms. Feacher received her master’s degree in Public Administration from Florida A&M University and bachelor’s in Political Science from Florida Gulf Coast University. As an Academic Coach, Ms. Feacher strives to be an accountability partner for students and through their meetings she empowers them to advocate for themselves. Ms. Feacher also encourages students to identify their strengths and overcome their obstacles whether it be academically or socially. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
E: chanerica.feacher@famu.edu
EBONY Greene

M.S.W, SOCIAL WORK

OFFICe: MS Thomas, SUITE 100
Ebony Greene is an academic coach in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Ms. Ebony Greene is a proud alumna of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Social Work. She also possesses multiple years of experience in providing human and social services to children and families across the state of Florida. Ms. Greene is committed to the wholistic enhancement of students across the University. It is her belief that in addition to obtaining an academic and professional skill-set, students must also receive sustainable life management skills.
E: ebony.greene@famu.edu
Karen Mitchell
B.S., POLITICAL SCIENCE AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES

OFFICE: GORE EDUCATION COMPLEX, RM C212
Karen Mitchell is an Academic Coach in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Ms. Mitchell majored in Political Science and minored in Romance Languages, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese and Italian. Ms. Mitchell has been working in academia for seventeen years and served as a Coordinator in International Education, Academic Advisor and now Academic Coach. Ms. Mitchell’s goal as coach is to see students of all majors be well emotionally and physically and last but not least use the tutoring and counseling resources available to enhance their wellness and academic skills. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
E: karen.mitchell@famu.edu
Coneisha Thomas

B.S. Political Science

OFFICE: MS Thomas, suite 100
Coneisha Thomas is an Academic Coach in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Ms. Thomas is a graduate of the illustrious Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Ms. Thomas has a Bachelor's degree of Political Science with a minor in International Relations. Prior to joining the team, Ms. Thomas worked as a legal assistant for a family law firm. She enjoys helping students transition from high school to college while they create and crush goals. Her goal in working with students is to see that they are successful while attending the university utilizing all resources provided in hopes they'll have all the tools they need to succeed in the real world.
E: coneisha.thomas@famu.edu

Derrick Farmer

M.S., educational leadership

OFFICE: gore education complex, c209
Mr. Farmer is an Academic Success Coach within the Undergraduate Student Success Center. He has worked as an Academic Advisor for FAMU's College of Engineering for four years. He also has been an adjunct instructor for SLS and Developmental Writing at Tallahassee Community College for five years. Mr. Farmer has a Bachelor's in English and Master's in Educational Leadership both from Florida A&M University. Mr. Farmer has 16+ years as a K-12 educator. He also has been a school administrator.
E: derrick.farmer@famu.edu
Kenya Floyd

M.S., ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS

OFFICE: MS Thomas, SUITE 100
Kenya Floyd is an academic coach in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Mr. Floyd has enjoyed a 16-year career in both K-12 and higher education. Kenya has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Edward Waters College and a master’s degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University. While in college Mr. Floyd worked with the Big Brother’s Program, Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, Education for Black Males, Black Male College Explores, and Upward Bound program.
Additionally, Mr. Floyd has over 6 years of experience working in entertainment and business.
E: kenya.floyd@famu.edu
DR. Patrick Joseph

PH.D IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES WITH A CONCENTRATION IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

OFFICE:GORE EDUCATION COMPLEX, RM C215
Dr. Patrick Joseph is an Academic Coach in the Undergraduate Success Center. Dr. Joseph received his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Medicinal Chemistry from Florida A&M University. His overall goal is to encourage students to adopt and continually practice positive and transformative life skills that will empower them to thrive socially, academically, and professionally in college and beyond.
Patrick.joseph@famu.edu
Kiersten Mitchell
M.S., Clinical Psychology

OFFICE: MS Thomas, suite 100
Kiersten Mitchell is an academic coach in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Ms. Mitchell is a proud alumna of Florida A&M University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Biology. Ms. Mitchell also holds a Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Counseling. Ms. Mitchell has clinical experience working with children, teens, and families as well as experience working with the college student population. Ms. Mitchell strongly believes that college years are extremely pivotal for students. As an academic coach, Ms. Mitchell aims to create a warm, holistic environment while building a rapport with students.ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
E: karen.mitchell@famu.edu
Amanda Williams

M.S. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE: Gore education complex, rm c208
Amanda Williams is an academic coach in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Ms. Williams has a bachelor's in English and master's in Public Administration from Florida A&M University. Ms. Williams has a background in tutoring students in English, student residence life, compliance, and education and employment training. Ms. Williams believes that every student can succeed given the the right encouragement and support. It is her goal to empower students to use critical thinking skills in everyday practices to achieve a positive result in academics and and in life
E: amanda.williams@famu.edu