Conor Johnson
Academic Life Coach
Academic Advising Resource Center
Conor's Coaching Mindset: "Coaching is instilling a belief in the student that they are good enough to achieve their dreams. Every student gets knocked down, but a good coach can help pick them up."
Higher Education Background:
- Bachelor's- English, The University of Oklahoma.
Interests and Hobbies:
- Playing tennis.
- Watching OU football and the Dallas Cowboys.
- Hiking and being outdoors.
Top Defining Moments in Higher Education:
- Being placed on academic probation, allowing me to see how strong I can be when pushed down.
- Volunteering at Camp Crimson which gave me my first experience working with students.
- Taking the Afro-Caribbean literature course.
- I was amazed at the things that I learned in that class that I had never heard before, it opened my eyes to what is possible in higher education.
While in college, I experienced:
- Balancing work and school.
- Being undecided on a major.
- Overcoming daily challenges through resiliency.
