Contact Information
| New Students: | (800) EDUCATE |
| Current Families: | (908) 709-0202 |
| Fax: | (908) 709-3260 |
| Monday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Friday: | By Appointment |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Meet the Tutors
Our Sylvan trained and certified tutors are dedicated to your child’s success. Working together with you, we will:
- Pinpoint your child’s learning needs using the Sylvan Skills Assessment®
- Develop a personalized learning plan based on your child’s goals
- Offer unique insights about what will work for your child
- Teach each lesson the way your child learns best
- Build a relationship with your child to provide learning that’s fun, engaging and rewarding
Shelley Grobe
Center Director
Shelley has been the Center Director since the Cranford Center opened in 2000. Shelley earned a Bachelor's degree in English Education and a Master's degree in Reading Specialization. She has previous teaching experience as a Teacher of English in public school and as an Assistant Professor of Communication Skills at Rutgers University. Shelley is a frequent contributor of education articles to the Suburban News and has often spoken at local high schools on how to prepare for the SAT.
Karin Searson
Director of Education
Karin has been part of the Sylvan community for more than 12 years and has been Cranford's Director of Education for 9 years. She has a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education and has 13 years experience teaching students with learning disabilities. Karin is responsible for diagnostic testing, program planning and monitoring all students enrolled at Sylvan.
Jennifer Ferris
Program Manager of Language Arts
Jennifer has been Program Manager of Language Arts at the Cranford Center since 2000. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and is completing a Master's degree in School Counseling. Jennifer is responsible for daily lesson plans for students enrolled in Sylvan's Reading, Writing, and Study Skills programs.
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