The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Topsham 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

Heather Knowles

As Center Director, Heather leads center operations and community outreach for Sylvan of Topsham. A former special educator, Heather chose a career in the tutoring business because she has a passion for education and a commitment to making a difference in student's lives. Heather studied at the University of Maine at Farmington, where she received a degree in Education. When Heather isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her children, gardening, and creating art.

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Say hi to

Our Teachers

Leah LaClaireFranchisee

Leah is the franchisee of two Sylvan locations in Maine and Vermont. Leah has over 18years of experience with Sylvan. She chose a career in the tutoring business because she knows that education is everything and that Sylvan is the best! She studied at the Millersville University of Pennsylvania where she received a B.S.E in Secondary Education and The University of Vermont where she received an M.A. in History.

Leah loves to practice the Italian language. Che bella lingua!

AliciaTutor

Alicia is a tutor in Topsham, Maine with a gift for working with kids. While Alicia has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in early reading and reading tutoring. She studied at American University. When Alicia isn't at Sylvan, you'll find her spending time with her daughters and being outdoors.

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Come meet us in person

Stop by for a free Insight™ Assessment

You’ll meet the team, tour the center, and leave with a clear picture of your child’s strengths and gaps — whether or not you enroll.

or give us a call(207) 900-2907