Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Grandville consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Grandville 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 Grandville!
Seth Horton
Director
As a Director at Sylvan of Grandville, Seth oversees the educational integrity of our programs, managing and training our team of tutors and day-to-day operations. A former curriculum coordinator, Seth chose a career in the tutoring business because he wanted to provide students with a personalized approach to learning. He studied at Cornerstone University and Seminary. When Seth isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him playing ice hockey or watching his children play ice hockey.
Jenn Koenes
Director of Community Engagement
As the Director of Community Engagement at Sylvan, Jenn oversees the educational integrity of Sylvan programs and works directly with schools and organizations to provide high-quality educational assistance to local students. A former associate editor, Jenn chose a career in the tutoring business because her greatest joy is helping students succeed in their dreams. She studied Spanish, English, and ancient literature at Oral Roberts University and Wheaton College, and her dream has always been to have a full-time career in education. When Jenn isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her salsa dancing with her husband, baking, and sampling every type of coffee she can get her hands on.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (616) 552-8160 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.