Meet Our Team

Morgan Marshall

Director

Director

Morgan leads Sylvan Learning of Portage and Battle Creek. She graduated from Western Governors University with a degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. When she is not at Sylvan, you can find her curled up with a good book, relaxing with her son, DIY crafting, binge-watching movies, or gaming.

Mandall Lewis

Part Time Director

As a part time director, Mandall oversees the educational integrity of our programs, managing and training our team of tutors in Portage. A former Semi-pro Football Player in Kalamazoo, Also spent time as a Fire Fighter in the Grand Canyon National park in Arizona, Food and Beverage Director for an NBA Team and Hockey Team in Oregon, to a corporate Education Trainer for major companies like Nike, Microsoft and Xbox, Mandall brings a wealth of knowledge to Sylvan of Portage. He studied Medical and Culinary Arts at KVCC and Escoffier in Oregon. When Mandall isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him Volunteering with the American Culinary Federation Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Chapter as he is the Vice President as he judges high school culinary competitions or hanging at Revel and Roll West Family Entertainment Center as the Food and Beverage Manager

Jessica Rollins, MA

Executive Director/Owner

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.

Jennie Mill

Director of Operations

With over two decades of experience in education and leadership, Jennie Mill serves as the Director of Operations for the Rollins Group of Sylvan Learning, overseeing 11 locations across multiple regions. Jennie’s journey with Sylvan began in 2002, when she started as a part-time teacher. From there, she moved up the ranks, becoming a Lead Teacher, Director of Education, Business Director/Center Director, and ultimately Director of Operations.

Her career path has been shaped by a deep commitment to educational excellence and a passion for supporting both students and educators. Jennie’s role involves a diverse range of responsibilities—from instructional support and director coaching to operational integration—ensuring that every center runs smoothly and effectively.

Jennie is particularly proud of Sylvan’s ability to make a meaningful impact on students and their families, not just through the direct services offered at the centers, but also by supporting the invaluable work of local schools and teachers. One of her greatest professional joys is providing her Directors with the support they need to thrive, helping them tackle challenges and grow in their roles.

With a B.A. in English and a teaching focus K-8, Jennie believes that education is a lifelong gift—one that no one can take away. Her leadership philosophy is rooted in creating supportive, collaborative environments where both her teams and the students they serve can succeed.

Mindi Woronoff, M. Ed

Director of Family Engagement

Mindi oversees the initial educational journey for a family new to Sylvan.  A former student supervisor for Okemos Public Schools, Mindi helps students focus on the academic as well as the intangible aspects of school life. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in technical writing. When Mindi isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading and baking goodies for her kids.