Meet Our Team

Great Teachers Inspire

Our tutors and staff in Edwardsville consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Edwardsville know how to engage and motivate each child in a personal way—building confidence and smiles, as well as skills and better scores. We selectively choose tutors who know local curriculum and can link Sylvan lessons to what’s being taught in school.

Get to know our tutors and staff in Edwardsville!

Rebecca Cook

Center Director

Director

Rebecca Cook holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Iowa in Teaching Chemistry, Biology and General Science K-12 and a Master’s degree from the University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL) in Curriculum and Instruction. She has taught for over twenty years in 7-12 science courses and as an adjunct professor at local colleges and universities. Rebecca has served in various leadership roles for the Science Teachers of Missouri, Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics. She is trained in a variety of reading intervention programs. Rebecca has tutored K-12 and college students for over ten years in the areas of early and emerging readers, English Language Learners, general studies K-12, general science and AP sciences, and ACT and SAT preparedness.

Rebecca is excited to serve as the Education Director at the Sylvan Learning Center, Edwardsville. Her expertise in curriculum and instruction in a variety of subjects and age levels helps her to support our team of tutors and to serve the needs of all our Sylvan students.

Ann

Teacher

Hi! I’m Ann Hagen-Rapsilber. I teach Beginning and Academic Reading and sometimes, writing and math. I’m a firm believer in Sylvan. I have taught at Sylvan for over 10 years. I started at the Fairview Heights location then, moved onto Edwardsville. What I enjoy most about Sylvan is the students that I work with. We have some wonderful kids here! Many students come in from other settings unsure of themselves but, when they leave Sylvan there is a renewed sense of accomplishment. I have seen numerous successes at Sylvan and that’s why I continue to be here. Sylvan is a place where kids can love learning again.

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