Success Coaching

Susan Perry

Susan enjoys being a success coach at MCC. She helps students identify and navigate barriers to their success as well as celebrating their achievements. Attending college is a big decision and takes a lot of commitment and time. College may not always be easy, but Susan is here to encourage and support you in a variety of ways. During an individualized coaching session, you can discuss your academic goals, learn about resources that are available to you, or work on academic skills like time management, reducing test anxiety, and studying effectively.  Susan loves working with first-year students, especially those who are returning to college later in life.

Susan received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from UNLV and has taken additional courses at MCC to further her skills. She lives in Kingman and enjoys hanging out with friends and family, reading, cooking, and watching Netflix. 

Tenny McWilliams

Tenny is an enthusiastic and motivated coach. She loves her job because she gets to see a direct, positive impact on the students she works with. Tenny enjoys figuring out success plans and effective strategies students need to excel both academically and professionally. Being part of a team dedicated to helping students reach their goals is one of her favorite aspects of the job. Tenny brings vibrant and positive energy to whatever event she participates in, including new student orientations and workshops. She works diligently to create a supportive and holistic environment for all students. Her passion for helping others reach their goals is a part of what makes her an awesome Student Success Coach.

Tenny enjoys having a work-life balance by regularly engaging in self-care. She enjoys doing yoga, traveling, and recreational activities. Tenny is also a foodie and loves to cook.

Elizabeth Mahler

Elizabeth Mahler is deeply passionate about empowering students to achieve their academic goals. Drawing from her own college journey, Elizabeth understands the challenges students face and brings a compassionate approach to her coaching. She creates a supportive environment where students can explore effective strategies tailored to their unique needs, preparing them to overcome academic and personal obstacles with confidence.

Currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social and behavioral sciences, Elizabeth also serves as a dedicated Student Success Coach, blending her academic pursuits with practical coaching experience. Her commitment to student success extends beyond coaching sessions, as she actively seeks to enhance her understanding of psychology to better support her students.

In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys exploring diverse interests, from painting and kayaking to immersing herself in virtual farming adventures like Stardew Valley. Always eager to learn and grow, she eagerly embraces new hobbies and experiences, reflecting her belief in the power of personal growth and discovery.

Bekaye Keller

BeKaye has a passion for making sure students have the tools and resources they need to obtain the college education she struggled to acquire. The fifth child in a family of six children, BeKaye was the first to go straight to college from high school.  Entering a community college with a federal grant and a couple of scholarships, she knew it would be tough to carry a full load of credits and work a full-time job.  She also knew she had to help her single mother with household expenses.  BeKaye realizes the importance of a team to help you be successful.  When BeKaye attended college there was no such thing as a Success Coach and she is overjoyed to serve in this capacity.  Having worked in higher education for ten-plus years and being able to provide students with the support, tools, and resources that are vital to succeed, is a dream come true. BeKaye understands the real-life application of juggling the demands of life while pursuing a college education.

BeKaye’s extra-curricular activities include gardening, reading, visiting National Parks, hiking, spending as much time as possible with her 4 sisters (her one brother is in heaven), vacationing with extended family, and studying the Bible. She adores her Sheepadoodle puppy, Tatonka.