Meet the Sarnia team

As Centre Director Becky oversees the daily operations for Sylvan of Sarnia. A former School Teacher in Sarnia, Becky chose a career in the tutoring business because she wanted to make a difference in the community, and assist students in achieving their potential with confidence. She graduated from Brock University and completed her Teaching Degree at Lakehead University. When Becky isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her spending time with her two daughters.

Kylene McRae oversees the educational integrity of our programs, managing and training our team of teachers in Sarnia. A former Sylvan Teacher for many years, Kylene brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as Director of Education. She always makes a point to connect with every student here at Sylvan, making them feel like a welcome part of this learning community. She finds joy in watching each student reach their individual goals. When Kylene isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her trying new recipes or creating art.

When I was little and someone asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer was always, “a teacher.” As I grew older, that response never wavered. As a student who had to work hard to do well, I knew the importance of having teachers who believed in me and they taught me to believe in myself! At Sylvan, I have the opportunity to do that every day – inspire students to say, “I can” and provide them with the skills to not give up and to figure things out. It is so gratifying to be able to empower these young minds, so that they are able to work with increased confidence and independence. All Good Things Take Time and with time, these students become true Success Stories!

Jordan graduated from King's University College with an Honours Major in History and received a Bachelor of Education degree from Western University. Many of his relatives were also teachers, which is one one the main reasons that he decided to persue this field of Education. Jordan has lived in Petrolia for most of his life and has volunteered at many of the local schools.

Ron has tutored at the Sylvan Learning Centre of Sarnia for over twenty years. His areas of expertise are the Sylvan Sync Math program and the Sylvan Sync Academic Reading program. Ron really enjoys building a relationship with every student to provide learning that's fun, engaging, and rewarding.

Jace completed a 4-year Bachelor of Arts Degree double majoring in Sociology and Criminology from King’s University College at Western University in 2014. Aspiring to be a teacher he then acquired his Bachelor of Education at Queen’s University in 2015. Jace joined Sylvan in September 2015 and was hired as a supply teacher in July 2016 by the Lambton Kent District School Board. Jace also enjoys working with modern technology and takes pride in watching students achieve their educational and career goals. Jace enjoys watching and playing sports and is a fan of the Sarnia Sting, Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Toronto FC and Manchester United.

Barbara is tutor at Sylvan Sarnia with a gift for working with kids. She finds the greatest joy in connecting (with humour) while tutoring reading, writing, and math. She studied at the University of Waterloo, obtaining degrees in Psychology (BA) and Geography (MA). Her MA led her to study Inuit Art in Canada's Arctic. When Barbara isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her with a nose stuck in a book, taking pictures of nature (especially sunsets!), or developing yummy and health-inspired recipes.

Rochelle graduated from Brock University with a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Studies and a Bachelor in Education. Apart from working at Sylvan, Rochelle also works as an Elementary supply teacher for the Lambton Kent District School Board. She enjoys the smaller group layout Sylvan provides to build better relationships with students and understand their learning styles. Rochelle has always enjoyed learning both in and outside the classroom and believes everyone is a lifelong learner. She hopes to inspire this same passion in her students. She believes the best part of teaching is seeing students build confidence in themselves and their skills when they achieve a goal they have been working towards. When Rochelle is not at Sylvan, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends (including her dog), taking photos of nature, and watching history documentaries.

Christina is a teacher with a gift for working with kids. While Christina has many tutoring talents she finds the greatest joy in academic reading tutoring. She studied at the University of Western Ontario obtaining her Bachelor Degree in Education. She believes that all students have the ability to learn and succeed. Each student has their own unique strengths, and it is our responsibility to empower students to reach their full potential. With dedication, perseverance and a growth mindset, all students can achieve academic success. When Christina isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her working out and spending time with her family.

Kevin Wilson works hard to help every student develop to his or her full potential. He earned a Bachelor of Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University, a Bachelor of Education at The University of Windsor, and a Masters of Library and Information Science at Western University. He loves to find ways to connect with and motivate his students to develop a lifelong love of learning. When Kevin isn't teaching, he can be found running through trails, being a DJ at various events and weddings, writing works of fiction and non-fiction, and enjoying time with his family.

Rita is a tutor with a gift for working with children. She comes to us with over 20 years of experience. Teaching brings her so much joy, and is so very rewarding to her. Rita believes that everyone is capable of learning. No one is never to young or too old to learn. Rita is very friendly, and outgoing, and loves meeting new people. She loves providing the students with learning that is not only rewarding, and engaging, but fun too! When Rita isn’t at Sylvan’s you can find her in her kitchen cooking for her children and grandchildren, going for walks, especially in Canatara park or hanging out with her family and friends.