Kayla Hughes
Tutor Coordinator / Learning Specialist
M.S. in Sport Management, University of West Georgia
B.S. in Special Education, Tennessee Technological University
Kayla Hughes joined the Florida State University Student-Athlete Academic Services Staff in May 2023. She began as an academic fellow working with track & field before transitioning into her current role in February 2024.
Prior to Florida State University, Kayla served as the tutor coordinator and a temporary academic advisor for the Student-Athlete Academic Enhancement Center at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Kayla received a master’s degree in Sport Management from the University of West Georgia in May 2022. While pursuing her degree, she was a member of the softball team for one season (2020–21) and served as the graduate assistant softball coach for another season (2021–22).
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Tennessee Technological University in May 2020, where she was also a member of the softball team.
Kayla was selected and participated in the 2024 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar. She is a native of Chickamauga, Georgia.