Rennie Cook
Owner/Principal
Rennie recognizes the importance and value of education and it has been a driving force throughout his entire professional career. As a first-generation college student, Rennie earned his B.S. and M.Ed. degree in Education from the University of Oklahoma, where he previously served as the Director of Prospective Student Services, Associate Dean of Students, and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. Rennie’s experience at the college level allowed him to see first-hand the need for individualized, focused college advising for today’s high school student. Along with Class 101, he is the owner of Triumph Team, an international executive and leadership consulting firm. Rennie and his wife, Stacy, are the parents of two daughters, Ainsley and Evelynn.Stacy Cook
Owner/College Planner
Stacy and Rennie launched Class 101 - Norman in 2018. Their goal is to be the top college planning company in Oklahoma. Stacy has a passion for helping students realize their purpose and potential and find their perfect college fit. Stacy grew up in Altus, Oklahoma, and then attended The University of Oklahoma where she earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering. She has a wide range of experience in both the private and public sectors. She started her career working for the Federal Aviation Administration where she served as an Assistant Division Manager overseeing. She then spent the last nine years working for Hal Smith Restaurant Group as their Director of IT. Stacy and Rennie have two daughters, Ainsley and Evelynn and two miniature poodles, Fitzgerald and Javier. She loves to travel, play golf and spend time with family and friends.
Casey Partridge
College Planner
Casey has been serving and supporting college students for the past 18 years. For the past eleven years, he has been directing a success program for first-year students at the University of Oklahoma in order to help students successfully transition to college. He serves as a certified academic life coach and academic adviser. He is passionate about helping students become the best version of themselves in order for them to reach their goals. He earned his bachelors degree in business marketing and masters degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma. He served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard as an Infantry Officer completing his service with a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He and his wife Kristen have two sons Sam and Will, love to travel, enjoy attending OU athletic events and are always up for a new adventure.Ally Audas
ACT Tutor
Ally began working with Class 101 in January of 2019 as one of our ACT prep instructors. She works part-time at the University of Oklahoma’s K20 Center where she is the Technology Integration Specialist for the Oklahoma Education Technology Trust. This allows her to travel all over the State of Oklahoma helping teachers learn to use technology in their classrooms. Her other part-time job is at Madison Elementary in Norman where she teaches gifted and talented students and runs their school garden. Ally has three daughters who all graduated from Norman High School. She loves being outdoors, binging Netflix, and hanging out with her perfect dog, Cali.
Catherine Buckley
Center Director
Catherine has been a college planner for Class 101 for over two years. She is excited to join the Class 101 team full time as our Center Director. Catherine moved to Norman in 2008 from Lawton, Oklahoma, to attend the University of Oklahoma. While at OU, she was a member of The Pride of Oklahoma and earned her bachelor’s degree in music education. After graduation, Catherine taught music for 11 years at Monroe Elementary before joining our team. Catherine enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends.Annaly Beck
College Planner
Annaly has spent the past 22 years proudly serving her alma mater, The University of Oklahoma. She began her career in Recruitment Services where she helped to spearhead an effort that brought record numbers of National Merit Scholars to the University. She then went to the College of International Studies where she served as Associate Director of Center Operations supporting vast study abroad programming at the OU Study Centers in Arezzo, Italy and Puebla, Mexico. Currently, Annaly manages the undergraduate study abroad programs and scholarships for Price students as the Director of Study Abroad and Scholarships at the Price College of Business. Her extensive campus experience has allowed her to build highly collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and colleges university-wide. She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology-Criminology and a Master’s of Human Relations at OU. Annaly and her husband, Scott, have two children, Gabby and Jens. She enjoys traveling, attending her children’s activities, and staying active.
Tracy Carlson
College Planner
Tracy has been serving and supporting college students for the last 15 years. For the past 5 years, she has been working with Parents and Families of students at the University of Oklahoma to get them the resources, communication and support they need to help their students thrive not only on campus, but in life. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma. She and her husband Chris have two children Kennedy and Knox, they love watching their kids activities, traveling and attending OU athletic events. She loves being outdoors and spending time with good friends.Jill Tran
College Planner
Jill brings over 19 years of experience in college student services to her role as a volunteer and advocate for the collegiate community. Her professional journey began in 2005 when she earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and began serving as a leadership consultant for her international sorority. Following her return to her alma mater, Jill worked as an academic advisor for the Price College of Business before taking on her role as a Student Life advisor for the Fraternity and Sorority Community. While serving and guiding this community she also received her Masters in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma. Today, Jill serves as a Panhellenic Team Lead for her international sorority, overseeing 65 collegiate campuses across the Midwest and West regions. She is passionate about understanding and serving the diverse college communities throughout the US. Jill and her husband Hien reside in Norman, Oklahoma with their two boys, Van and Vien. In her free time, Jill enjoys watching her children's activities, traveling with her family, and teaching fitness classes.
Becky Barker, Ph.D.
College Planner
Becky has experience working with college students for over 39 years and has been at the University of Oklahoma since 1991 working in such areas as leadership education, student activities, and Greek life. She currently serves as the director of Leadership and Volunteerism where their mission is to empower students to become effective leaders and engaged citizens. Becky also teaches organizational leadership classes and the “Life After OU” course designed for graduating college seniors. One of her favorite activities is facilitating teambuilding activities for corporate and community/non-profit organizations. Becky is also featured as part of the Leadercast 365 video series providing leadership insights and solutions from leaders around the world. Becky received a bachelor’s degree in advertising and marketing from Oklahoma State University, completed a master’s degree in human resources administration from East Central University and earned a doctorate in adult and higher education administration from the University of Oklahoma. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, supporting OU athletics, and spending time with family and friends.Amy Brackin
College Planner
Amy has been part of the Norman community since attending and graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education. After graduating from OU, she taught in the Moore Public School system and continued developing her passion for helping young people. With a heart to serve, she’s been engaged in philanthropic programs in the community and her local church. Amy met her husband Courtney while attending OU and they have 2 children, Olivia and Will, both of whom completed the Class 101 program successfully. The exposure to Class 101 from the process with her kids intrigued Amy, and after sessions with Rennie and Stacy she knew this was a team she wanted to join. The combination of helping young people explore possibilities while serving families has become a focus for Amy and her involvement in Class 101. Amy enjoys basketball, snow skiing, traveling, musical theater, and all things equestrian.
Chloe Pesch
College Planner
Chloe is excited to bring her passion for education and student success to Class 101. Currently an Instructional Designer at the University of Oklahoma, she has spent the past two years enhancing educational experiences through innovative course design. Before this, Chloe served as a Teacher Librarian at Norman High School for five years, where she worked closely with students, helping them develop essential skills for academic achievement and personal growth. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Oklahoma, and is deeply committed to continuous learning, both professionally and personally. With a strong belief in the transformative power of education, Chloe is dedicated to guiding students through the college planning process, helping them discover their unique paths and thrive in higher education. Chloe lives with her husband and dog and enjoys playing games, crafting, and reading in her free time.
Owner
Rennie R. Cook, M.Ed.
Phone
(405) 217-4911
Address
2405 Wilcox Drive, Norman, OK 73069
I’ve had a great time with the program. I love having someone who knows what’s going on and who is a great motivator to get work done. I didn’t really know what I was looking for college-wise until I joined the program. Now, I really feel like I’m setting great goals for what I want to do in the future!
Robby
Class 101 helped me raise my ACT score 6 points and gain acceptance to 4 Universities. I could not have been so successful in the college application process without Class 101. It was the smartest investment I made this year
Porter
Class 101 has been an amazing learning experience for me. It has not only improved my test scores but also opened my eyes to aspects of college that otherwise I would not have approached. I love this program and all it has done for me, I can not wait to see what role it plays in my future!
Olivia
