Contact Information
| Phone: | (731) 664-3211 |
| Fax: | (731) 664-8027 |
| 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: | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Sunday: | Closed |
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
Tim Forderhase
Executive Director
Tim is a graduate of Union University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing. Tim has had much experience in operations and management and coaches Jackson Area Wide Soccer. He has been with Sylvan since 2004.
Jenny Macklin
Center Director
Jenny received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Louisville. She is certified in the states of Kentucky and North Carolina to teach grades K-6, and Gifted Education. She has been with Sylvan Learning Center since 2002, starting as a part-time instructor and diagnostician. Jenny also served as both the Director of Education and Center Director for Sylvan Learning Center of Overland Park, Kansas before moving to Jackson. She has experience working with students Pre-K through college and is certified as Center Director and Director of Education with Sylvan Learning Centers.
Kevin Ward
Director of Education
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Social Studies Education from Eastern Kentucky University. Kevin holds provisional certification in the state of South Carolina and professional certification in the state of Kentucky.
Kallie Gaither
Administrative Assistant
Kallie is one of the people most likely to greet you in the lobby. She is attending Jackson State Community College.
Kim Dilden
Instructor/Diagnostician
Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from East Tennessee State University. Kim holds certification in the state of Tennessee in grades 1-8.
Hunter Hamilton
Instructor
Hunter holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He has experience working with Middle School Beginning Band, High School Marching Band, and Color Guard. He holds certification for grades K-12 Music in the state of Tennessee. Hunter is currently working as a substitute teacher in the Jackson Madison School System.
Richard Lambert
Diagnostician
Richard holds an Associate degree from Jackson State Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Union University, and a Master of Education from Memphis State University. Richard holds certification in Special Education and Elementary Education.
Valeriye Lewis
Instructor
Valeriye holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree from Roosevelt University and a Master of Arts in Human Services from Governors State University. Valeriye holds certification in Washington, Illinois, and Tennessee in grades K-8.
Melenna McDaniel
Instructor/Diagnostician
Melenna holds of Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Education degree from the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. Melenna is certified K-6 in Kentucky and K-8 in Indiana and Tennesse.
Tiffany Newbill
Instructor
Tiffany holds an Associate degree from Jackson State Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Learning from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Tiffany is certified in Tennessee in grades K-8.
Frieda Ralph
Instructor
Frieda holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lambuth College and a Master of Education degree from Trevecca-Nazarene College. She is certified in Special Education K-12, Elementary Education 1-8, and Administration and Supervision K-12 in the state of Tennessee.
Abby Ross
Instructor
Abby received her Bachelor of Science degree from Union University. She is certified to teach Pre-K through 4th grade in Tennessee.
Brenda Tedford
Instructor
Brenda holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Union University and has a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Memphis. Brenda has also completed eighteen hours of graduate math. Brenda currently teaches Algebra and Calculus for the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Kathy Tritt
Instructor
Kathy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education plus twenty additional hours from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Kathy holds certification in Math, accounting, typing, general business, economics, and business math in Tennessee.
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