Learn More About Our Trusted Academic Coaches in Louisville

Meet Kim.

Kim Landrum has spent most of her professional life providing supports to students or teachers in one form or another. She began her career as a middle school special education teacher where she taught a variety of classes, including classes focusing on executive function skills. Her interests lead her to earn a doctorate where she studied effective teaching and learning strategies for students with learning differences. She was an assistant professor at Clemson University and Bellarmine University, a research scientist at University of Virginia, and an adjunct professor and consultant at the University of Louisville, where she provided professional development on academic and behavioral supports to teachers and school leaders. More recently, she worked at The de Paul School where she provided outreach to parents and educators on how to support students with learning differences, more specifically students with ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. 

Kim has a true passion for supporting students’ development of the skills they need to reach their academic and life goals, and is tireless in exploring the best ways to get there. She truly shares students’ joy and pride as they achieve their goals.

In her free time, Kim loves spending time with her family (including their yellow lab Molly) and going to a variety of sporting events, including LouCity soccer games.

Meet Catherine.

Dr. Sherrard comes to the Effective Students team in Louisville following 25 years of experience in higher education including roles in admissions, student life, and most recently as the chief academic officer at a large campus within a statewide community college system. Her career in education includes a number of community initiatives focused on student success and credential
completion.

As a lifelong Kentuckian, Catherine earned her Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from Kentucky Wesleyan College and Master of Science in justice administration from the University of Louisville. She spent her early career working in local government at a criminal justice planning agency. She earned her Doctor of Education in leadership education from Spalding University.

As the mother of two boys, a young adult with Down syndrome and a soon-to-be college freshman, Catherine has a passion for working with students of all ages and abilities. She and her husband own two assisted living homes in the Greater Louisville area. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her family and close friends.

Meet Maureen.

A creative and compassionate educator with 20 years of coaching expertise, Maureen Carlomagno provides educational experiences with an empathy-led approach to individual growth.

With a belief that everyone deserves to be supported and connected, Maureen enjoys collaborating with students to implement strategies that are rooted in best practices. She also integrates both academic and self-care principles in her work with students.

Maureen is a Master-level Certified Intrinsic Coach, Certified Health Education Specialist, and National Board Certified Health Coach. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Spanish from Salem College, a Masters in Public Health from Boston University, and a Certificate in Program Management from Boston University.

While she is delivering coaching with Effective Students techniques, her approach can be summarized by the following Stephen Spielberg quote,

“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.”

When she is not coaching, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new recipes or working in her garden, and volunteering in her community. 

Meet Amy.

Amy Kilgore grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she first discovered her love for community, family, and lifelong learning. After graduating from Presbyterian College, Amy began building a life centered around community, family, and helping others grow to their fullest potential.

She and her husband made their home in Atlanta, Georgia, where they raised two daughters. Family has always been at the heart of Amy’s life, and her role as a mother shaped much of her passion for education and supporting children of all backgrounds.

For many years, Amy has devoted her work to early education, finding joy in guiding young learners during such formative stages of life. Along the way, she developed a deep heart for children with learning differences and for the families who love them. Amy firmly believes that everyone can learn, but that not every child fits into the same mold. With patience, creativity, and compassion, she has helped families navigate the challenges of creating personalized learning plans—ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Warm, thoughtful, and deeply committed, Amy’s life and work reflect her belief that each child holds unique gifts. Her story continues to inspire others to see potential where others might see obstacles, and to nurture the individuality of every learner.