Meet Our Team

Ken has been in the education field since 1993. His passion for education dates back to tutoring kids in a Big Buddy program in the ‘80’s. “Once I saw the difference an individualized approach can have on a child’s learning, I knew I would work in education in some capacity!” After 20+ years with different tutoring organizations, Ken was attracted to Sylvan based on it’s reputation, people, results, and innovation. Ken’s primary motivation is helping parents support their child’s education, focusing on building the foundational skills needed for independent success. Ken bought the Lake Zurich and Schaumburg Sylvan locations in 2014 and is actively involved day-to-day as Regional Director. Ken’s undergraduate degree is from the University of Notre Dame, and he has a Masters from Harvard University.

Jill has been with Sylvan since 2004. She joined the Lake Zurich Sylvan team in 2019 after transferring from another location. Jill has been working in both our Schaumburg and Lake Zurich locations since 2023. As Regional Education Director, she oversees the educational integrity of our programs, meets with parents for conferences, and manages and trains our tutors. Jill holds a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters in Special Education.  She has experience in Elementary and Middle School settings. She brings a wealth of knowledge to Sylvan and a passion for providing top-notch programs to our students.  Jill’s favorite thing about working at Sylvan is watching her Sylvan students grow their academic self-confidence.

I have been teaching students my entire life. I started as a high school German and English teacher, then did ESL teaching, and worked at a Community College helping people prepare to return to work after spending time at home. I received my Masters in Organizational Development, spending over 20 years in corporate Learning and Development field, teaching courses in leadership, communication and customer service. I retired and began tutoring at Sylvan in 2021. I especially enjoy working with Beginning Readers and seeing their excitement when they learn to read! When not teaching, I belong to Book Clubs and take advantage of Chicago theaters and concerts with my husband. I also enjoy spending time with my children and grandchildren in the area.

Robert has been involved in education since 2018. He has worked as a substitute teacher, teaching classes ranging from Pre-K all the way through to high school. He has been working at Sylvan in Lake Zurich since 2020 and enjoys working with both students and their families to ensure that they receive the best possible quality education. His goal is to ensure that everyone works to be a lifelong learner! When he is not at Sylvan, he takes part in historical reenactments with a group of his friends, and does large events in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri!

I have been with Sylvan Lake Zurich since 2005. I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a BSEE degree and I worked as an electrical engineer for 10 years. I tutor the Sylvan Math Essentials, Advanced Math, and Study Skills Programs. In addition, I provide homework support in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, and Finite Math. I also teach the Math and Science portion of the ACT Preparation Class. I greatly enjoy helping students realize their maximum potential in mathematics.