The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Edwardsville 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.

Center director

Rebecca Cook

Center 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.

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Our Teachers

AnnTeacher

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.

Amanda MunzertTutor

Meet Ms. Amanda! Amanda is one of our wonderful tutors here at Sylvan. Amanda graduated from Concordia University with her degree in Music Education and she is currently working towards her Masters. Amanda also teaches music K-5, full time. In her spare time she enjoys ringing handbells and spending time with her family and friends.

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