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Academic Coaching

Academic coaching pairs MCC students with an academic coach who offers support in crafting an action plan to help achieve academic goals. Academic Coaching can help sort through the challenges that may prevent academic success, such as time management, academic and social balance, academic performance, study skills, organization, motivation and connections to resources.

  • To make an appointment online visit AccuCampus (MCC username and password required)
  • To make an appointment via email, contact: AcademicSupport@mccneb.edu
  • To make an appointment via phone call: 531-233-0982
    • Phone Hours:
      Monday – Thursday - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
      Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
      Saturday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Brenda Bruening

Location: Elkhorn Valley Campus

Email: bkbruening@mccneb.edu

Phone: 531-622-3002

About: Brenda graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with her master’s degree in English and a certificate in Advanced Writing. She has worked for Metropolitan Community College since 2010 and currently works in the Learning and Tutoring Center. She especially enjoys encouraging students and watching them succeed at meeting their academic goals. Brenda has worked in health and human services, publishing, editing, and also has experience as an overseas volunteer.

 
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Kelli Schinstock

Location: South Omaha Campus

Email: kjschinstock@mccneb.edu

Phone: 531-622-3862

About: Kelli graduated from UNL with a dual degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She spent many years teaching at a public school specializing in the area of reading and language skills. Kelli joined MCC as a Reading Specialist and then moved to the Sarpy LTC as an Educational Assistant. With the love of teaching and as a lifelong learner, she enjoys working with students to discover new information. There's nothing more fulfilling than to help students find their strengths and reach their goals.

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Kerry Johnson

Location: Fort Omaha Campus

Email: kajohnson17@mccneb.edu

Phone: 531-622-4731

About: Kerry graduated with her bachelor’s degrees in Writer’s Workshop and Secondary Education before starting her full-time work in education and human services. She enjoys helping others with self-advocacy, motivation and reaching goals. Trying to balance school, home and work can be stressful. With a network of support, Kerry believes students can be successful in all levels of education and life. Kerry enjoys helping students identify their strengths and become more productive and confident in school.

 
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Julio Hinojosa (for Spanish speaking students)

Location: Fort Omaha Campus

Email: jchinojosanaranjo@mccneb.edu

Phone: 531-622-2576

About: Julio graduated from the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota with a degree in Business Administration and a marketing concentration. Originally from Ecuador, he is fluent in Spanish and has experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. He currently works at the Learning and Tutoring Center and focuses on helping students achieve their educational goals. Julio has been at Metropolitan Community College since 2017 and enjoys getting to know students and sharing some of his knowledge.