Certified teachers, local school know-how, and a director who reviews every student’s plan personally. These are the people your child will high-five on the way in.
As Centre Director and Director of Education, Avery strives to make a difference in students' lives by overseeing personalized instruction in order to build foundational and long term success. She holds a Bachelor of Sociology with a minor in Creative Writing and a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification. When Avery isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her cooking, reading, gardening, and spending time with family.
I am Ankur Saini, owner of Sylvan Learning Calgary NW, passionate about helping children build confidence and succeed in school. I believes every child learns differently and deserves personalized support that nurtures both academic growth and self-belief. I am proud to support Calgary NW, Cochrane and neighbouring families by creating a welcoming, encouraging environment where students feel motivated to learn and thrive.
Nagwa is a retired surgeon, with a background in education. She has a gift for working with children of all ages in the Sylvan reading, math and study skills programs. While Nagwa has many talents, she has special expertise in tutoring high school level biology and putting young students at ease in our literacy program. She finds greatest joy in seeing her students grasp the meaning of the material. Nagwa is fluent in Arabic, and when she isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her teaching English to newcomers from all over the world.
Vishnu is a teacher with a growth mindset and values student confidence. He believes that traits like intelligence and creativity can be developed with practice and it helps student take control of their learning. Vishnu's academic background in both science and mathamatics makes him flexible to each student’s individual needs. In his free time, Vishnu likes to play outdoor games and spending time with friends.
Elijah is an enthusiastic teacher who values student confidence. He believes that building their self-esteem is the single most powerful way to help students take control of their learning. Elijah’s broad academic background in both biology and linguistics makes him flexible to each student’s individual needs, but his true passion is chemistry and physics. In his free time, Elijah likes to read fantasy novels, practice Mandarin Chinese, and play strategy games.
Come meet us in person
You’ll meet the team, tour the center, and leave with a clear picture of your child’s strengths and gaps — whether or not you enroll.
