Contact Information
| Phone: | (817) 416-6827 |
| Fax: | (817) 416-6569 |
| Monday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday: | By Appointment |
| Saturday: | 8:00 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
Denise Luckey
Director, Tri-State Licensed Educator
Mrs. Denise Luckey joined the Sylvan Learning Center (Southlake) Team in early 2004. Mrs. Luckey is a favorite of so many of our students--past and present! She and her husband have two beautiful daughters and one grandson! One of her daughters, Kristin, also works as a Director for the metroplex Sylvans! Denise has taught in the 4th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade classrooms in the New Jersey and Illinois school systems before coming to Texas in 1985. Denise holds three credentials: New Jersey; Illinois; and Texas. A graduate of Carlow College in Pittsburg, PA, with a B.S. in Psychology and Education, Denise values the family unit, each student as an individual, and the educational process as a whole. She keeps current on all educational issues. Denise's passion is to build self esteem and motivation through enabling students of all ages to achieve their academic potential. She is responsible for the educational integrity of Sylvan Southlake's programs and delivery of services. She personally case-manages our student’s entire curriculum, and oversees the instructors and their training. If you haven't met "Miss Denise", stop by today and say hello!
Caring, Credentialed Teachers
Sylvan Instructors
The instructors that tutor at our Sylvan Southlake location are carefully screened and selected. Each candidate goes through a prescreen process in which we filter out teaching credentials that match the student body we have, personality types, and integrity. Then, a series of interviews takes place with our Directors to look for teachers who have not only the skill to teach and explain, but have a passion for building confidence in their students. Our staff must uphold the highest academic standards, but also must maintain personal integrity. We are proud of the family we've created; they are trained well and work hard to ensure that each and every student has a positive experience at Sylvan Southlake. During your intake conference, the Director will work with you to determine which instructors will work best with your PreK, primary, elementary, middle, or high school age student.
Becky Thorne, BA
Assistant to Directors & Saturday Site Manager
Becky Thorne joined the Sylvan Southlake Team in April of 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from UTA and has completed some post graduate work in business and psychology.... She spent several years in Corporate Education where she was responsible for developing instructional materials and policy/procedure manuals. Becky eventually left that position to manage a mid-sized, self-owned company and to home school her daughter, Taylor, who is now a thriving college student. Becky's commitment to Customer Service, Education, and passion for kids is completely evident in her work. She will help you with your scheduling and accounting needs.
Stephanie Basinger
CISD Parent, Business Owner, Marketing Director
Stephanie Basinger is the owner of Sylvan Learning Centers of Southlake, Arlington, and Burleson, TX. Say hello if you have not yet met Stephanie!
Stephanie Basinger is a native Texan, born and raised in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. She holds a Bachelors Degree from Texas Christian University and has over 30 years of diversified business, management, and marketing experience. Stephanie was drawn to the Sylvan Family because of her love for children and education. Stephanie states, "The professionalism and consider-it-done attitude of Sylvan is an added bonus of being part of the Learning Center Family!" Her FAVORITE part of Sylvan, in her own words, is "Sylvan works miracles daily and I love being a part of that!"
Stephanie's responsibilities include marketing and Center growth, daily oversight and management of the Centers, working with the surrounding communities and districts on NCLB contract services, and more.
Hilary Moses, B.A.
Site Manager
Hilary Moses joined the Team as the Site Manager in February 2011 after working as a Student Teacher then Substitute Teacher with
McKinney ISD. Hilary is an Abilene Christian University and holds her BA degree. As a Site Manager, Hilary works closely with all of our clients, staff, and the community ensuring quality service in every aspect of the customer experience. If you have questions about Sylvan, need to schedule a time to speak to a Director, or want to know more about partnerships within the community, please contact Hilary and she will be sure you get all the answers you need.
Mara Hammit, M.Ed.
Instructor
Mara Hammit has over 27 years of teaching experience! She holds Bachelor of Arts, Teaching, and Master of Elementary Education degrees from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. She taught at
Bransford Elementary in Colleyville from 1993 until her retirement in May
2011. Prior, Mara taught at Colleyville Elementary from 1988 to
1993. She was selected as the GCISD District Elementary Teacher of the
Year for 2010-2011 and was named Bransford Elementary Campus Teacher
of the Year for 2000-2001 and 2010-2011. Before coming to GCISD, Mara
taught in Poolville, Texas, from 1984-1988. She continues her passion for working with children here at Sylvan of Southlake!
Kristie Sandfort, B.S.
Instructor
Kristie Sandfort is a 2009 graduate from Texas Christian University! As a licensed TX educator, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education (EC-4) with a supplement in special education. Kristie has been with Sylvan Southlake since the Spring of 2011 and works in BISD and CISD.
Marilyn Weber, M.Ed.
Instructor & Study Skills Program Developer
Marilyn Weber has utilized her 42 years+ of public classroom teaching in the supplemental instruction of students--inspiring them toward their educational goals here at Sylvan Southlake since 1998. She espouses the philosophy expressed in the book, THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD, encouraging her students to believe "I think I can" with effort and application. Marilyn holds dual certifications in Illinois and Texas for 6-12 History as well as English. Mrs. Weber holds her BA and MA degrees and additionally has completed 30 hours toward her doctorate degree.
In recognition of her teaching efforts, she has received countless educational awards (many resulting directly from student nominations) including but not limited to: Illinois State Teacher of the Year; Texas State Teacher of the Year (nominee 4 times); Distinguished Educator Excellence Award given by GCISD Education Foundation (every year from 1997-2010); Dr. Jim Thompson Award for Exemplary Achievement in Teaching; Texas PTA Friend of Children Award; Texas PTA Honoree Life Membership Award; Ft. Worth Star Telegram Teacher of the Month Award; Texas Excellence Award for Outstanding Teaching from UT-Austin; Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year Award; District Teacher Excellence Award from GCISD; Special Recognition Award for Teacher Excellence from GHS Student Council; National Youth Leadership Forum Award (Leader & Mentor); Outstanding Teacher Recognition Program & Award of Excellence from UC-San Diego; National Honor Roll of Outstanding America Teachers in Motivation & Empowerment of Youth; and Who's Who Among American Educators Award.
Sylvan Southlake is HONORED to have Mrs. Marilyn Weber as a part of our Educational Team and we are grateful that she continues to serve and instruct young minds at our educational institution.
Mrs. Weber instructs High School Homework Help (History/English/Writing); Study Skills; Writing; Reading, and more!
Cindy Brunworth, BSE
Regional Director, Licensed Educator
Cindy Brunworth began her Sylvan experience in 1995. She has BS/ elementary education degree/ with an emphasis on math. She started her career with Sylvan as a part-time tutor and then quickly moved into the Director of Education position. She served 7 years as Director of Education at the Arlington Sylvan. When the Center Director position came available, she moved into this role at Arlington. Recently, she joined the Burleson & Southlake Teams as the Regional Manager ensuring the quality of education programs and training. She loves working with the Sylvan employees, clients, and families of these three communities!
Kyle Wright, B.S.
Instructor
Kyle Wright earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas in 2006. After spending a year in Japan teaching English, he joined Sylvan Southlake in early 2008 while returning to UNT to enroll in its teacher preparatory program. He holds EC-6 Generalist and Special Education teaching certifications with an English as a Second Language supplement.
Kyle believes all students, regardless of age, ability, background, culture, or socioeconomic status, can grow and learn. His goal is to help his students gain self-confidence and become inquisitive critical thinkers while respecting others’ beliefs. He always tells his students that Sylvan is a safe place for students to turn mistakes into positive learning experiences, and strives to celebrate their progress and successes along with them.
Stacey Simonek Anderson
Instructor
Stacey Simonek holds her BA in English Literature from Florida International University in Miami and has taught for five years in Florida and four years in Texas. She is currently working on my Masters Degree at UTA (in Curriculum and Instruction) and graduation will be December of 2012. She currently is maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
Stacey Simonek was the newspaper advisor, and Journalism/English teacher for Park Vista High School in Boynton Beach, Florida.Her principal, Nora Rosensweig, along with two students nominated her for advisor of the year in 2006. Currently at Grapevine High School, she teaches grade 9 GT and Pre-AP classes along with AP Language. (She previously taught 10th grade GT for three years and was given the opportunity to teach AP by her department head this year.)
Student Council voted her teacher of the month for October of 2010 and she was the Student Council President's Choice Award winner for 2010. Stacey is also the Key Club advisor and Class of 2012 sponsor at Grapevine High School. Over the summer, Stacey took a group of 15 students to Ireland, England, and Paris. She is currently in the planning stages of organizing a 2012 trip to Spain.)
Stacey welcomes the opportunity to work with your family to help students develop the love of learning in English, Writing, Study Skills, and more!
Chay Coulter, M.Ed.
Instructor
Chay is a 2004 graduate of the University of North Texas. She also
has a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis
on Literacy Studies, from The University of Texas in Arlington. She is ESL certified and recently obtained her Reading Specialist and Master
Teacher certification. After six years of teaching in the classroom Chay decided to stay home and raise a family. Loving the role of wife and
mother, but still yearning to be in the education field to help young
minds to grow, Chay sought a position with Sylvan Southlake. She is a devoted educator and life long learner who
strives to ensure student success in all facets of academics.
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