Brittany Wagner

Professor Brittany Wagner is a lecturer in business at the University of Montevallo. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Sport Communication and Master of Science in Sport Administration from Mississippi State University. Professor Wagner teaches survey of business and sport business courses. Her research and teaching interests focus on sport business, academic success, and student retention. She is also a Certified CliftonStrengths Coach.

Ms. Wagner is a nationally respected athletic academic counselor and motivational speaker best known for her role as the breakout star of the hit Netflix documentary series, Last Chance U. Recognized for her compassion, encouragement, and no-nonsense attitude, Brittany guided many young men to academic and professional success despite run-ins with the law, extreme poverty, abandonment, and often a complete lack of academic preparedness. She has helped over 200 football players academically qualify for nationally respected NCAA Division I schools, and all of the students Brittany advised who are currently playing in the NFL, also hold college degrees.