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Sherri Irvin

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Sherri Irvin
Senior Associate Dean/ Professor of Philosophy
OU Graduate College

Sherri's Coaching Mindset: "I believe coaching is a way to empower people and help them get in touch with the inner strength, energy, and conviction they need to not just succeed but thrive.”

Higher Education Background:

  • Bachelor's- Philosophy, University of Arizona
  • Master's- Clinical Psychology, Rutgers
  • Ph.D.- Philosophy, Princeton University

Interests and Hobbies

  • Ramble with my dog.
  • Hang out with my kid.
  • Read novels.
  • Watching different TV shows and movies from all over the world.

Top Defining Moments in Higher Education:

  • “Maintaining perseverance as I came close to dropping out of graduate school because I was so anxious and depressed.”

While in college, I experienced:

  • Lack of a support network.
  • Academic motivation challenges.