Meet Our Team

SANDEEP M

Executive Director

Sandeep is our Executive Director and has a life-long passion for helping kids achieve academic success.  As Executive Director, Sandeep works closely with the Center Director & Director of Education to ensure all students get the best education possible.

As an Indian-American immigrant and descendant of two teachers—his father and grandmother. Malik’s own professional background is in I.T business, but his passion for education led him to this industry.

Sandeep feels that education is the key to building a better future and believes education is everything. It inspires the next generation, it changes the community, and it really makes a difference.

While not at Sylvan, He enjoys spending time with his wife & 3 kids, cooking, gardening, playing badminton with friends.  He loves to travel.

He has been running Sylvan learning center since 2020

Kenny received his B.A. in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. He also has completed one year of law school at Chapman Fowler School of Law. His experience includes teaching supplemental math courses in statistics, probability, and college algebra at Santiago Canyon College. On top of that, he also has independently tutored in various math concepts. Kenny works to motivate students to learn by relating the material to their likes and interests, particularly with his favorite saying, “Math is fun!” In his free time, he can be spotted at the movie theater, a music show, or on the golf course!

Minerva has been serving with Sylvan Learning of Yorba Linda since 2020 as the Assistant Center Director. With a background in Banking and Finance and experience as a preschool assistant teacher, she leads the day-to-day operations, ensuring the Center and staff have the support they need. She is passionate about helping students grow in skills and confidence. She is very excited to see what Sylvan can do for your child!

Mr. Garcia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a Master of Arts in History from San Francisco State University. His academic journey has equipped him with extensive knowledge, acquired through rigorous reading, critical writing, and a thorough examination of diverse sources. Committed to the principles of scholarship, leadership, and service, Mr. Garcia has dedicated over five years to mentoring students across various educational levels, from elementary to graduate studies. He specializes in writing and reading, with a particular emphasis on history. In his leisure time, he pursues his passion for writing as an author, enjoys the exploration of literature as an avid reader, and engages in freelance writing focused on military history.