Lauren Ledbetter
Director
Center for Career and Major Exploration
Laurens's Coaching Mindset: "I believe coaching is a support for growth, development, and change. It fosters an exploration of self, a clarity of direction, and the opportunity for flourishing.”
Higher Education Background:
- Bachelor's- Psychology, Oklahoma Baptist University
- Master's- Adult and Higher Education, The University of Oklahoma
Interests and Hobbies
- Reading
- Traveling
- Coffee
- Time with friends and family
Top Defining Moments in Higher Education:
- Being totally undecided on what I wanted to do for my major, let alone life. Then seeing that uncertainty lead to some of my greatest passions.
- Working as a tutor, helping teach and equip students for success.
- Having mentors who gave me opportunities and helped me grow .
- Getting to teach and coach students.
- Realizing how much variety and opportunity is available in higher education.
While in college, I experienced:
- Balancing work and school.
- Being undecided on a major.
- Difficulty building and managing successful study systems.
- Overcoming daily challenges through resiliency.
