Threshold Coaches - Bellingham, Washington
Welcome to Bellingham, where Boulevard Park provides the perfect sunset stroll, the Arb calls for much needed study breaks, and the line between campus and adventure is pretty much nonexistent. Whether you're biking the Interurban Trail, taking a ski day to Baker, or finding your favorite study nook at Village Books, you're in good company. We’re glad you’re here—and ready to support you in this town where learning meets the mountains and the bay.
Now serving students attending the following schools in Bellingham:
Western Washington University, Bellingham Technical College, and Whatcom Community College.
Meet the Bellingham Coaches
Threshold Coaches are local to the areas we serve. We are connected to the support staff on campus as well as the care providers in the surrounding community. Our coaches meet students on or near campus which is not only convenient, but supports the development of meaningful connection with them. We deeply value the strengths our students bring with them and strive to provide a balance of empathy and accountability in all our coaching relationships.
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Emma is a Western Washington University alum and former employee with 7 years of experience coaching college students in academic writing, researching, and general study skills. As a previous student (both undergraduate and graduate studies) and employee of Western, Emma was involved with WWU for a total of 12 years and is intimately familiar with campus resources. She can connect students to support they didn’t even know existed!
As a research, writing, and study skills tutor, Emma focused on supporting students with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, dyslexia and other learning differences. She brings a strong foundation in learning theories, educational equity, and accessibility from her Master’s in Adult and Higher Education. She wants every student to recognize their strengths, especially when so many students are only told about what they’re doing wrong. She knows that learning can look different for every student and celebrates successes that others might miss.
Emma is currently pursuing her Master’s in Counseling through Lindsey Wilson College.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys baking, reading, playing video games, and relaxing in her hammock on warm summer days (some of her favorite hammock trees are on Western’s campus, so you may see her bright green hammock if you know where to look).
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Sarah comes to academic coaching from the university classroom. She currently teaches at Western Washington University after holding teaching and research appointments at Cal State- Channel Islands, Colby College, and the Ohio State University. She has been working with undergraduates to build research, study, and writing skills over the last 15 years and began academic coaching in 2017.
Sarah specializes in coaching people in academic settings as they navigate transitions. These include undergraduates moving into college, graduate students writing dissertations and navigating the job market, and early-career academics planning for their first book and the tenure process. She takes a holistic approach to coaching, supporting problem-solving as a skills-building exercise. She emphasizes autonomy, self-exploration, and setting boundaries.
When not at work, Sarah can usually be found digging in the real-life dirt in her yard or digging in the virtual dirt of her Stardew Valley farm. She is also an avid cook and baker and amateur sewist. She lives with her partner, three incredibly spoiled cats, and her beloved Isuzu Trooper.