Success Coaches
Anna Lauren Heavener
School of Applied Sciences
located in Hedleston 109
Anna Lauren Heavener works as a Success Coach in the Center for Student Success and First Year Experience, serving students in the School of Applied Sciences. She meets with parents and students to discuss retention programming and opportunities available to students in order to be successful at the university. She is originally from Walnut, Mississippi but has called Oxford home since 2013 when she transferred to Ole Miss from Northeast Mississippi Community College and began working as a student worker on campus. Anna Lauren completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at The University of Mississippi in 2015 and Master’s degree in Higher Education/Student Personnel in 2020. She has worked at the university for a total of nine years, beginning her professional career as a Transfer Admissions Counselor before joining the CSSFYE team. She is a Certified Hospitality Professional, and teaches freshman and transfer sections of the First Year Experience course, as well as the Chancellor’s Leadership Class for Transfers. Anna Lauren values her ability to create strong and genuine connections with her students and is passionate about providing equal and equitible access and opportunities to this beautiful and diverse campus.
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Stephen Willhauck
School of Business
located in Holman Hall G1
Stephen Willhauck is a Success Coach serving the School of Business. He is originally from Virginia and earned a Bachelor of Science in sports management from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Before moving to Oxford, Stephen lived in Rochester, New York and served as an academic counselor while completing his Masters in Higher Education. Stephen is an avid sports fan and loves coaching rugby. In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife and kids camping, hiking and fishing. Stephen is excited about joining Ole Miss and is passionate about serving students and helping students achieve their goals.
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Julie Paul
General Studies
located in 138 Johnson Commons East
Julie Paul is a Success Coach for The Center for Student Success & First Year Experience. She received her Associate’s degree from Northwest Community College, B.A. in Elementary Education from The University of Mississippi, and her Master of Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. Julie has worked subjects and grades in the K-12 setting as well as a program for Northwest Community College. Everyone asks after high school, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” That question is not an easy question to answer, and that is okay! Success coaches want you to SUCCEED! Help me-Help you! Fun fact- I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist for over 20 years. I didn’t know what I wanted to do when I graduated high school, so I got my cosmetology license. I didn’t go back to school to help students until later in life. It’s never too late!
An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. – Benjamin Franklin
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Sandra Hubbard
Business
located in 107 Johnson Commons East
Dr. Sandra Hubbard is originally from Manassas, Virginia, but she has strong ties to Oxford, Mississippi, through her maternal lineage. She is a dedicated educational servant leader with nearly a decade of experience in a wide variety of educational areas. She specializes in developing and implementing intervention strategies, monitoring student progress, goal-oriented coaching, curriculum development, education program management, and teacher preparation and training. With a background in both teaching and administrative roles, Dr. Hubbard has led various education initiatives and training sessions to even include international clients.
Dr. Hubbard completed all three of her degrees from the University of Mississippi: Bachelor of General Studies with Minors in Education, English, and Professional Writing (2015), Master of Arts in Teaching (2018), and a Doctor of Education (2024). While completing her undergraduate degree, she was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi and Gamma Beta Phi honor societies.
She holds teaching licenses in Mississippi and the District of Columbia. A few notable accolades she’s received include earning Teacher of the Month while teaching in Mississippi, serving as a Town Hall presenter in a previous role at a Leaders and Managers conference, and earning the Graduate Student Achievement Award in Higher Education. Additionally, she had the privilege of serving as a student and employee of the Mississippi Teacher Corps Program based in the School of Education at the University of Mississippi.
As a Success Coach, Dr. Hubbard enjoys teaching EDHE 305: The Transfer Student Experience and supporting students holistically on their journey to achieve academic, professional, and personal goals.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, family, and friends. Additionally, she enjoys going to church, the gym, and anything and everything fashion! Dr. Hubbard is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is excited to be a part of the Center for Student Success and First-Year Experience and looks forward to making an impactful difference in the lives of the students we serve here at the University of Mississippi.
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Katie Lee Mullins
College of Liberal Arts
located in 139 Johnson Commons East
Katie Lee Mullins is a Success Coach for The College of Liberal Arts. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of Mississippi. She taught in the public schools for over 8 years, primarily in Nashville, Tennessee and Central Mississippi. She has also worked as a Coordinator of Professional Development, training Early Childhood Education teachers. She also adjuncts for The School of Education. She enjoys spending time with her 2.5-year-old son, especially their Saturday morning donut dates. She is passionate about helping students meet their personal and professional goals.