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.
Anthea graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Education Studies & Human Relations, Creative Writing/English, and a certificate in Resilience & Trauma-Informed Perspectives. She is currently pursuing a masters in School Counseling from Western Carolina University. At Sylvan, she enjoys making a fun and adaptive learning environment for all students. In her free time, she enjoys painting and playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Frankie has 25 years of experience in education including public & private schooling as well as homeschooling. Her degree is in Early Childhood Education from Bob Jones University. Her greatest interest is her family- she has five sons, the oldest of whom is a Marine. She is a huge advocate of teaching the whole child and ensuring the best education for all students. In her spare time, she is an avid reader and loves to cook and try new recipes.
Gretchen graduated from Mars Hill College in 1992, and has taught grades first through third in Buncombe County. She has over thirty years of teaching experience. She joined our teachers at Sylvan in June of 2024, and enjoys traveling in her free time.
Kristy is a teacher in Hendersonville, NC with a gift for working with kids. While Kristy has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring English Language and Literature. She studied at Winthrop University. When Kristy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her exercising, reading, and spending time with her husband and her dog.
Sam holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Belmont University and specializes in math instruction. He joined our team of teachers at Sylvan in January of 2025. Sam plays several instruments and loves to read. In his free time, he enjoys wildlife photography, hiking, and birding.
Izzy received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Sarah Lawrence College, and completed her master’s degree in History from the University of Oxford in 2025 with a focus in Women’s Studies. Her interests in teaching at Sylvan are in Academic Reading and Early Literacy. In her free time Izzy loves playing Dungeons & Dragons, reading, and listening to music.
Ann completed her four-year degree at the University of Buffalo. She began teaching in Manhattan and took additional teacher training after moving to Miami. With more than 20 years of teaching experience in large classrooms and a variety of subjects, Ann’s particular interest is in teaching grades K-5. Her favorite subject to teach is English/Language Arts. Outside of teaching Ann enjoys arts & crafts, playing mahjong, Scrabble, and other word games.
Mikayla has two degrees from High Point University: a bachelor’s in Spanish Language & Literature, and a masters in Communication & Business Leadership. She joined our team of teachers in April of 2025. In her free time she enjoys ballet, piano, singing, and listening to music.
Melissa Deloach joined the Sylvan team in May 2019. By day she’s the Director of the Scholar’s Academy for Spartanburg County, but in the evenings and on Sundays, she manages our college prep program, including SAT/ACT prep and College Reading Strategies. Melissa holds degrees from Clemson University and Converse College. When she isn’t helping teens prepare for college either here or at the Scholar’s Academy, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Dr. Jeff, as his Sylvan students call him, graduated from Furman University in 1995. He then held a variety of college-level roles as graduate student, program coordinator, and instructor for the University of South Carolina and Midlands Technical College while also serving as a zookeeper at the Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia. With a focus on genetics and ecology, Dr. French finished his graduate work in biology and currently serves as Chair of Biology and Assistant Dean of Science and Math at North Greenville University. In his “free time”, he enjoys preparing students for the SAT and ACT as a LIVE, online instructor for Sylvan. Give us a call at (828) 357-4070 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals. * Indicates required field Loading testimonials… Call us today: (888) 338-2283 Find a Location Call us today: {{phone}} Your Center: {{marketing_name}} Change Location Your Center: {{marketing_name}} Discover, book, and track classes, camps, and parties; keep the whole family’s schedule in one place; and celebrate every milestone along the way. Download the app to get started: Tutoring by Topic Home Office (888) 338-2283
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