Meet Our Team

Fran Dyer

Franchise Owner

Fran Dyer, owner of Sylvan Learning Center, has loved working in the Centers for the past 25 years. It has been a fabulously rewarding career meeting with parents, classroom teachers, and or course, the students. While Fran’s career in Public Education encompasses teaching students at the Junior High level, Sylvan has provided her the opportunity to work with students from Kindergarten through High School. Sylvan has an excellent program and provided success for students at every level. Fran has both a Bachelors of Arts and a Masters Degree.

Jim Dyer

Franchise Owner

Jim Dyer, owner of 9 Sylvan Learning Centers, spent 30 years in California Public Education. He taught high school for 8 years and was a Junior High Principal for 24 years. Jim has also taught Junior College classes in Speech and worked with Chapman University in the teacher credentialing department for the Inland Empire. In 2001 Jim began working extensively with the Sylvan Learning Centers. The best part of Sylvan for Jim is the same as it was working in Public Education….working with students and parents! Jim earned both his Bachelor of Arts and his Masters Degrees from Whittier College, Whittier, California.

Carli Ganet

Executive Director - Franchise Owner

Carli Ganet is the Executive Director and Co-Owner of the 11 Sylvan Learning Centers owned by Jim and Fran Dyer. Carli received her Bachelors of Arts and Teaching Credential at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Carli began her career with Sylvan as a student in the Rancho Cucamonga Sylvan Learning Center. She has been a Director of Education, Center Director and currently oversees the educational programs of Sylvan students as well as working with Directors and Parents. She loves working with Sylvan families!

Marilyn White

Center Director

Director

Marilyn earned her B.A. in English Literature from UC Riverside and is currently completing her Master’s at Cal Baptist University. She has been an English composition teacher for over two years, and has tutored elementary aged students for over 5 years. Marilyn loves working at Sylvan Riverside because she believes in the program, she sees progress with her students, and the staff members are all very passionate about their work.

Lisa White

Director of Business Development

Lisa White has worked for Sylvan Learning for close to 10 years as Director of Business Development. Prior, Lisa spent 19 years in the non profit/social services arena managing programs and services for high risk, disabled, and culturally diverse populations. Lisa earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Antioch University and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pacific Southern University. Lisa has always been actively involved in her children’s school; serving as an E3 Foundation Board Member, PTA Board Member, and School Site Council Member at the Etiwanda School District. Lisa enjoys representing Sylvan throughout the community and actively engaging in networking events and business development groups. She feels that her career experience and passion for education helps to ensure that all students are afforded educational opportunities that foster growth and development. “ I am passionate about academic excellence and enjoy working in a vibrant student learning environment where students are supported and celebrated.”

Taryn Hartman

Director of Media Marketing

Taryn is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources.  As a former Center Director and Regional Director, Taryn comes to this position with a love for Sylvan Learning Centers.
Taryn is a mother to 4 handsome boys.  When not working you will find Taryn at the soccer fields or at the grocery store.

Rolaundra Coleman

Tutor

Rolaundra Coleman earned her Bachelors of Art from the California State University at Northridge. She studied sociology at Northridge. She also received her CBEST certification from Northridge. She teaches elementary and middle school level reading, writing, and math. Rolaundra has experience as a co-teacher, lead teacher and childcare provider. She loves being a tutor at the  Sylvan Learning Center in Riverside because she really values education and enjoys teaching!

Joyce Ng has over 15 years of experience as an educator. She worked as a math tutor, substitute, and permanent teacher in Texas. Joyce received her Bachelors of Science from the National University with a concentration on chemistry and mathematics. She is comfortable with all levels of reading, writing, and high school math. She loves tutoring at the Sylvan Learning in Riverside because she loves teaching children and the look on their faces when they master new skills.

Allison has her BA in Liberal Studies. She also has a MA in Organizational Leadership from CBU. Allison teaches all levels of reading, writing, history, and chemistry. She loves working for Sylvan Learning in Riverside because she loves watching her students hit their educational goals and excel academically. The students love working with Allison because she keeps learning fun and engaging.