Michele D Anderson

Center Director

Fontbonne University, B.S. Elementary Education

Michael Farley

ACT Instructor

Edna Smith

Instructor

Harris-Stowe State College
B.S. Education
National Louis University/St. Louis
M.A. Education

Donna Aggugelo

Instructor

National Lewis University/Chicago
M.A. Cirriculum & Instruction

Drury University
B.A. Elementary Education

Keeven Elementary
Hazelwood School District

Enjoys traveling, motorcycle riding, boating, dancing and china painting

Loves Sylvan because of small groups, personal attention, and a great staff who supports both the children and each other.

Sylvan teachers work as a team to support each other which enables the children to achieve their goals and be successful. THESE ARE GOLDEN MOMENTS!

Susan Bohle

Instructor

B.S. Elementary Education

Joy Camburn

Instructor

Whitefield College
B.S. Secondary Education

Private tutor and in-home instructor during school year
Teaches 2nd grade reading during summer at a California private school

Enjoys reading, writing, baking pies, quilting and knitting, and traveling. Favorite thing is to spend time with those she loves, especially her savior Jesus Christ and her family, and teaches Sunday school and is active in music and other church activites.

"I find teaching at Sylvan enjoyable because we have the opportunity all dedicated teachers long for--the chance to spend extra time with the students addressing the skills they missed in past years."

Michelle Green

Instructor

Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville
B.S. Elementary Education

Angela Madkins

Instructor

St. Louis University
B.S. Elementary Education

Cheryl Umstead

Instructor

University of Missouri/St. Louis
M.A. Counseling
Northeast Missouri State
B.S. Elementary Education

Dana Chiantaretto

Instructor

Fontbonne University
M.A. - Special Education

Oral Roberts University
B.A. - Psychology

Substitute - McCluer South Berkeley H.S.

Enjoys reading, writing, and looking at magazines

"I like teaching at Sylvan because you can get satisfaction out of teaching kids in small groups and the family atmosphere that it has there. I feel I can be myself and have fun with the students and Sylvan team."

Joan O'Brien

Instructor

Emmanuel College
M.A. - Theology

Emmanuel College
B.S. - Biology

Taught for 42 yearsin Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the country of Brazil

"Sylvan has allowed me to continue doing what I love to do."

Ramon Washington

Math Instructor

Georgia State University
MBA - Management

University of Arkansas
B.S. - Computer Engineering
Minor - Mathematics

Information Technology Plant Manager - Procter & Gamble

Enjoys outdoor activities with dog, relaxing with friends, and community improvement events

"Sylvan is a rewarding experience and and opportunity to give back. I come from a family of teachers, so this spirit of teaching is inate. I love the feeling when a student makes progress and eventually reaches their intermediate goal towards success."

Andrew Kloosteruan

Math Instructor

B.A. Mathematics - Washington University

Teaches space science through simulated missions to outer space - Challenger Learning Center

Enjoys rock climbing and riding motorcycle

"I enjoy teaching at Sylvan because I love sharing my enthusiasm for mathematics with students and seeing students succeed in a subject (math) where maybe they had felt less comfortable in the past."

Becky F.

Instructor

B.S. - Secondary Education
B.A. - English
Writing certificate - UMSL
Working towards M.A. in Literacy

Enjoys spending time with husband and son, and planning extended family events

"I enjoy teaching at Sylvan because I care about children as individuals. We get to know each other academically and personally. The children are able to learn more when they feel this appreciation and value."

Chanita Vasser

Instructor

B.S. in Business Administration
University of Missouri

Teaches real estate classes
Independent Career Institute Real Estate School

Enjoys singing, home selling, and home decorating

"I like teaching at Sylvan because I believe in their philosophy, Sylvan's enhancement of children's potential, and not only do they educate, but they motivate."

"This is not an opinion, but a statistical fact because my daughter is a product of the Sylvan experience."

"I believe in it so much that I joined the company."

Joanne Appleby

Instructor

B.A - Spanish and Math
M.A. - Education
Teaches in Hazelwood School District

Enjoys dancing, playing piano, camping, and travelling

"I have just started teaching at Sylvan, and I am enjoying working with the students."

Ernestine Burnett

Instructor

Product of St. Louis public schools

B.A. - Education
Harris Stowe Teachers College

Retired - St. Louis education system

"After staying at home for a few years, I decided that I needed to do something else. I am now enjoying working with the children again. It's a great feeling seeing them progress and know that I was instrumental in helping them become achievers. I just love working here!"