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The People Behind the Progress

Meet the London team

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.

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Our Teachers

Kristen Brekelmans, RECE BA Psych (Hons)
Kristen Brekelmans, RECE BA Psych (Hons)Center Director/Owner

Kristen is a RECE with a degree in Child Psychology from York University. She has more than 10 years of experience working with children in London. Kristen is passionate about education and working with families to meet their academic goals. She lives just outside of London with her husband, daughter, and 2 rescue dogs and cat.

Andrea Diezyn H.B.A.
Andrea Diezyn H.B.A.Assistant Director

Andrea is a graduate of the Ivey Business School at Western University in London. She has over 25 years of experience working at Sylvan of South London. She enjoys helping each of our students experience success through personal learning.

Cheri Foskett B. ED.
Cheri Foskett B. ED.Director of Education

Cheri oversees the educational integrity of our programs. She manages and trains our team of tutors in London. Cheri holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Western and a Bachelor of Education degree from Nipissing University. She is a Sylvan expert, having worked as Education Director for over 20 years. She has additional qualifications in Special Education and is especially knowledgeable in teaching math, language and SAT/ACT Prep. When Cheri is not at Sylvan you’ll find her relaxing by reading mystery novels.

Kim V. B. ED. O.C.T.
Kim V. B. ED. O.C.T.Lead Teacher

Kim came to Sylvan with over 15 years of tutoring experience with students of all ages. She has many years of experience as a classroom and resource teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University and a Bachelor of Arts in Child Studies from Concordia University. In her spare time Kim enjoys doing Jazzercise and gardening.

Amanda N.B. A. M. A.
Amanda N.B. A. M. A.Teacher

Amanda holds a B.A. In Creative Writing and Philosophy from The University of Guelph and an M.A. In Philosophy from Western. She has many years of experience as a library volunteer and was a Teaching Assistant at Western. A Sylvan she enjoys tutoring her students online. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys walking her dog Louis in the park.

Alicia H. H. B. Kin., B. Ed. O.C.T.
Alicia H. H. B. Kin., B. Ed. O.C.T.Teacher

Alicia holds a Bachelor of Education Degree in the Primary/Junior/Intermediate division and has several years of teaching experience. She has additional qualifications in Special Education and enjoys helping students feel success in Reading, Writing and Math. In her free time, you will find Alicia figure skating, practicing yoga and playing soccer.

Gillianne N.
Gillianne N.Teacher

With a positive outlook and a lifelong interest in working with children, Gillianne enjoys teaching language and math to students at Sylvan of London. She is currently studying Education at Western University. Her interests include swimming, writing and art.

Abbey B. B. A.
Abbey B. B. A.Teacher

Abbey is a qualified Early Childhood Educator. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Disability Studies and is completing a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Pedagogy. She has experience working with children of all ages. In her spare time, you will find Abbey reading and spending time with her dog Saoirse.

Jenny L.
Jenny L.Teacher

Jenny is dedicated to helping students build confidence and a strong understanding of foundational skills. She loves tutoring both Math and Science to elementary and high school learners, tailoring her support to each student’s needs. Jenny is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Health Science at Western University with plans to specialize in Medical Science. Outside of academics, she enjoys reading books. Baking and Coding.

Claudia V. B. Sc. Teacher

Claudia holds an undergraduate degree in Biology from Western University, as well as a diploma in Business Marketing. She has several years of experience mentoring students of various ages and has taught and managed STEM programs, including online tutoring initiatives. Claudia is currently working toward a certificate in instructional design. Her interests include biking, hiking, baking, playing with her dog, and traveling to new places.

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