Contact Information

New Students: (706) 295-3484
Current Families: (706) 295-3484
Fax: (706) 291-0742
Monday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday: By Appointment
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday: By Appointment

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
Put years of educational experience to work for your family. Contact our center to find out how we can help today!

Franchisee and Executive Director, Rome tutoring

Angela S. Baron

Franchisee and Executive Director

Ms. Angela Baron has worked with Sylvan Learning since 2003 after graduation from Berry College in Rome Georgia. She joined our center in October 2004 as the Center Director and has become an integral part of the center's success. She completed her Master's program at Jacksonville State University and became center owner in July 2007.

Lead Reading Instructor, Rome tutoring

Mrs. Claire Clowdus

Lead Reading Instructor

Mrs. Claire has been with Sylvan of Rome since October 2004. She retired from teaching in the Rome City School system, having devoted over 30 years to working with children. At Sylvan, Mrs. Claire works with students in reading and writing Pre-K through 12th grade and elementary math students.

Reading Instructor, Rome tutoring

Mrs. Marilyn Etheredge

Reading Instructor

Mrs. Marilyn is a Floyd County School teacher who has been with Sylvan since May 2006. She works with students in both the Sylvan Academic Reading Program and the Sylvan Academic Writing Program. She has a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree from the University of West Georgia, consults for the West Jr. Writing Project, and is a member of the National Writing Project.

Beginning/Academic Reading Instructor, Rome tutoring

Mrs. Julie Neighbors

Beginning/Academic Reading Instructor

Mrs. Julie Neighbors joined the Sylvan family in early 2007 and has already made a significant impact in the academic success of Beginning and Academic Readers, as well as our math students. Mrs. Julie retired from teaching after working for 32 years as an elementary teacher in Gordon County.

Math Instructor / Reading Instructor, Rome tutoring

Mrs. Angela Green

Math Instructor / Reading Instructor

Mrs. Green began her Sylvan career in September 2007 and has quickly become an integral part of team. Mrs. Angela embodies our mission, "to ensure success for every child," making it her goal to attend various school activities and functions with her students. Whether teaching elementary or high school math, Mrs. Angela makes math enjoyable, and most importantly, conquerable.

Center Director/Classroom Manager/Test Administrator, Rome tutoring

Ms. Margaret Hannah

Center Director/Classroom Manager/Test Administrator

Mrs. Margaret Hannah has been employed with Sylvan for since December 2007. She began her employment as a test administrator and classroom manager. July of 2008, Mrs. Hannah attended Sylvan University to receive Center Director training and certification.

Math Essentials/Academic Reading Instructor, Rome tutoring

Ms. Betsy Hardin

Math Essentials/Academic Reading Instructor

Ms. Betsy came to Sylvan in August of 2010 after earning her Early Childhood Education degree from Berry College. She is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Instructional Technology from Georgia Southern University. Ms. Betsy instructs our K-12th grade math students, and our Academic Readers.

Academic Reading/Math Essentials Instructor, Rome tutoring

Ms. Melanie Scott

Academic Reading/Math Essentials Instructor

Ms. Melanie joined the Sylvan team in August 2010 after earning her degree from Berry College where she is currently working on her Masters of Education degree. Ms. Melanie instructs our Academic Reading students and our Math Essentials students.

Academic Reading and Math Essentials Instructor, Rome tutoring

Ms. Cissy Marshall

Academic Reading and Math Essentials Instructor

Ms. Cissy began working at Sylvan in 2009. Ms. Cissy instructs our Academic Readers and our Math Essentials students. In addition to working at Sylvan, she is also a teacher at Chattooga High School. Prior to her career as an educator, Ms. Cissy earned her degree from Berry College in Psychology and worked with CPS for nearly nine years.

Math Instructor, Rome tutoring

Ms. Christy Wilder

Math Instructor

Ms. Christy joined the Sylvan family in September of 2010. Ms. Christy instructs Sylvan Math students of all ages. She is currently an Algebra teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, but hopes to move closer to Rome in the near future!

Instructor/Assistant Director of Education, Rome tutoring

Ms. Katrina Nelson

Instructor/Assistant Director of Education

Ms. Katrina joined the Sylvan family in August of 2010. Ms. Katrina is a an instructor for many of the Sylvan programs including Reading, Math, Writing, Study Skills, and SAT/ACT Prep. In addition, Ms. Katrina has begun the training process to become Director of Education. She graduated from the Unviersity of Vermont with a Secondary Education degree and has taught Language Arts and Special Education at public schools in Vermont and North Carolina prior to moving to Georgia.