Amy Nelson

Director

Amy grew up in Bowling Green, Ohio and has a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from the University of Toledo. She is the Contract Services Director for the Toledo center, which includes coordinating services for the No Child Left Behind tutoring program. “I love seeing the expression on students’ faces as they realize their own potential. That's the reason I am with Sylvan.”

Lottie Ruhle

Director of Education

Lottie graduated from Walden University in Elementary Reading and Literacy and also from Syracuse University in Anthropology. She is originally from New York, moved to Baltimore, where she worked as a Director of Education with Sylvan, and is now enjoying helping the students in Toledo! "I love how I see students everyday at Sylvan discover their true potential and develop a love of learning," she shares.

Caren Beckett

Owner

Caren is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with her B.S. in Elementary Education. Caren has worked with Sylvan in many different capacities since 1996. Prior to opening the Bowling Green Center in 2001, she worked in Columbus area centers as a teacher and Director. Caren comments, "Sylvan offers programs that help students feel successful again. The excitement shown by students when they see their school grades improve is not only rewarding as a Director, but also as an educator."

Craig Beckett

Owner

Craig is a graduate of the University of Toledo and has an MBA from the University of Findlay. He joined Sylvan in April 2006, and prior to that worked as an engineer. Craig and his wife (Caren) are involved in the daily operations of the 7 Sylvan centers they own: Bowling Green, Defiance, Lima, Ottawa, Bryan, Findlay, and Toledo.

Mary Horodyski

Instructor

Mary went to Hiram College and has a BA with an emphasis in Writing, and has an Associates in Computer Networking Systems. She taught junior high and high school students for nearly 8 years. Mary enjoys reading, yoga, and working with computers. When asked why she loves Sylvan, Mary commented, "Here we have the opportunity that most teachers desire- to work with students one-on-one and actually see, hour by hour, how they change and grow."

Jenni Bauerschmidt

Instructor

Jenni has her Bachelor of Science in Education and is currently substitute teaching for several school districts. She loves to read, rollerblade, run, and lift weights when she isn't teaching. "I enjoy seeing students overcome learned helplessness and helping them to achieve success."

Doug Scott

Instructor

Sarah Dellinger

Instructor

Sarah enjoys working at Sylvan and shares that, "the resources available are outstanding!" She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bowling Green State University with her Bachelor of Science in Education with a licensure in Integrated Language Arts 7-12th grade. She loves working with Sylvan because she gets to teach in a manner that allows all students to learn and have fun too! When she is not reading or teaching, she loves traveling.

Elaine Scott

Instructor

Anna Johnston

Instructor

Anna is has been with Sylvan in one way or another (teacher/director) for more than 7 years. She has a Bachelor's of Education from Bowling Green State University, and has taught special needs instruction at Bowling Green Jr. High. Anna has been married for 6 years and has a two year old daughter. She enjoys speding time outdoors and traveling all over the world. Why does Anna like working at Sylvan? Because she can cut through the "red tape" of education and identify and effectively fix and develop missing skills for students. She loves seeing improvement in their skills as well as their grades as they develop their skills and reach for high levels of expectations.

Debbie Jeziorowski

Instructor

Debbie graduated from the University of Toledo for her Bachelor in Education degree, but has also attended graduate classes there, at Lourdes, and University of Dayton, as well. She has a blind, orange and white Brittany named Lucy who gets along just fine, because she "sees" with her nose. Debbie loves being with family and friends and traveling to Toronto and the Gulf side of Florida. Debbie shares, "I love interacting with the boys and girls in the small group setting here at Sylvan. All the Directors and teachers have helped me so much! There is such a positive, friendly atmosphere at Sylvan!"

Trisha Hamilton

Instructor

Allison Thornton

Instructor

Patti Alt

Instructor

Patti comes to Sylvan with a great deal of classroom teaching experience. Having earned her Bachelor's in secondary education at the University of Toledo, as well as her Master's, Patti has taught a variety of grades and subjects. When not spending time with her husband, Duane, or daughter, Celine, Patti enjoys reading and shopping. She also enjoys, "seeing the students comprehend new skills and subjects...and the smiles that it puts on their faces."