Meet Our Team

Kathy is a graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a secondary education certificate in English and Speech/Drama. She has a Master in the Art of Teaching with a focus on curriculum development  from Marygrove College. Prior to her tenure at Sylvan, she spent fifteen years teaching in high school classrooms in five different states. Kathy has been with Sylvan since 1996.

Heather graduated from Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Education. Heather has been helping students in the Novi/Northville area since 2001. Call her to see what she can do for your child.

Jennie Mill

Director of Operations

Jennie oversees the educational success and integrity of our programs. Jennie’s favorite parts of working with Sylvan are guiding families through the steps of the learning process and partnering with area schools.  Jennie graduated from Hope College with a degree in English/Elementary Education. When Jennie is not at Sylvan she loves to hike the trails at the Ledges in Grand Ledge or sneak in a yoga class.

Jessica Rollins, MA

Owner/Executive Director

After working in the Sylvan family for 15 years, Jessica and her husband George had the pleasure of becoming owners in March of 2017. Jessica’s favorite aspect of Sylvan is the ability to partner with community organizations and schools. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education from CMU and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from EMU.  Jessica also serves as the chair for the Dewitt Public Schools Foundation, where her children attend school. When she isn’t at Sylvan, Jessica enjoys vegetable gardening and camping.