The Athletes’ Atelier is a future-focused counterspace for marginalized student-athletes that uses hands-on learning and mentorship to build skills in cooperation and achievement.
Dr. Beau Houston pridefully pursues platforms that embrace equity, inquiry, and innovation in education-based athletics. Her vision for The Athletes’ Atelier is to create and hold space for a student group that navigates performance and pressure on an elevated platform. The regional enrichment program uses hands-on learning and mentorship to build skills in cooperation and achievement.
Over the past 15 years she served in various student-athlete servicing roles, most recently as Athletic Director and Coordinator for Climate and Culture in Aurora Public Schools while earning her K-12 principal license from the University of Northern Colorado. Prior to this, Dr. Houston received her PhD from The University of Colorado-Colorado Springs in Education Leadership, Research, and Policy where her research interests focus on student-athlete lived experiences and equitable athletic policy in schools. She earned her master’s degree in Sports Administration from the University of Alabama and her undergraduate degree in Brand Marketing. While competing for the Crimson Tide, Beau excelled as a two-time team captain, capturing two NCAA All-American accolades, two SEC Championship titles, and set multiple school records during her tenure.