Meet Our Team

Meredith Freeman

Executive Director

Meredith joined the Sylvan Learning team in 2001 and is the Executive Director at Sylvan Learning  in Burlington, Charlotte, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem, NC.  She comes to Sylvan with a degree in Psychology from UNC Wilmington. She has held a variety of positions throughout her Sylvan career and decided in 2003 to make Burlington her home. Her favorite thing about her position is watching each student’s confidence grow and changing the “I can’t” attitude to “I can.”
Meredith’s favorite day at Sylvan…When a parent came up to me and asked me for a hug because we had done with her child something she thought was impossible.

Christina Fisher

Regional Director

Christina joined Sylvan in 2015 as a Center Director with 13 years of teaching experience. She graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, K-12 Reading Certification, and a Master’s in Instructional Technology. Christina served in many leadership roles as an educator but is most proud of being nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science. She has a lifelong love of teaching and her passion for education is rewarded by Sylvan’s success stories.

Sylvan tutors are skilled instructors committed to helping students achieve academic success. Using Sylvan’s structured and personalized learning approach, they assess each student’s needs and create targeted plans to address skill gaps in areas like reading and math. With a focus on encouragement, consistency, and measurable progress, Sylvan tutors help students build confidence, improve performance, and develop lifelong learning habits.

Jody Neill-Shaughnessy

Lead Tutor

Jody is a first grade teacher in Kannapolis, NC. While she enjoys teaching several different programs at Sylvan, she finds the greatest joy in teaching reading. She been with Sylvan Charlotte since 2001. Jody studied at Buffalo State College. When Jody isn’t at Sylvan, she enjoys working out, volunteering at a local animal shelter, and reading.

Sylvan tutors are dedicated educators who specialize in personalized learning for students of all ages. With training in Sylvan’s proven instructional methods, they focus on building academic skills, confidence, and motivation in areas such as reading, math, and study skills. Sylvan tutors use individualized lesson plans, ongoing assessments, and positive reinforcement to help each student succeed at their own pace in a supportive environment.

Sylvan tutors are knowledgeable and supportive educators who focus on helping students reach their full potential. Trained in Sylvan’s individualized teaching methods, they tailor instruction to each student’s strengths and areas for growth. By combining skill-building activities with encouragement and regular progress monitoring, Sylvan tutors help students gain confidence, improve academically, and feel more motivated to learn.

Sylvan tutors are engaging, results-driven educators who focus on helping students succeed both academically and personally. Trained in Sylvan’s individualized learning model, they customize instruction to match each student’s pace and goals. By blending structured lessons with encouragement and ongoing feedback, Sylvan tutors help students strengthen key skills, gain confidence, and build a foundation for long-term success.

Sylvan tutors are dedicated learning coaches who partner with students to build skills and confidence. Using Sylvan’s personalized approach, they identify each student’s needs and deliver targeted instruction in areas like reading and math. Through consistent practice, clear guidance, and positive reinforcement, Sylvan tutors help students make meaningful progress and develop stronger, more independent learning habits.

Jasmin Harrison

Tutor

Jasmin is a 3-5 Exceptional Children’s teacher in Charlotte, NC. She has been tutoring with Sylvan since 2023. Jasmin studied elementary education and special education at North Carolina A&T State University. Outside of teaching, Jasmin loves to spend her time cooking and exploring new shows.

Alyssa Kennedy

Lead Tutor

Alyssa is originally from Pennsylvania. She has taught in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New York, Florida, and presently in North Carolina. Her background includes Early Childhood Education, Music Education, Math Tutoring, SAT Prep, ACT Prep, and working both for the Navy and Private contractors for early education. Alyssa has been a Sylvan tutor and team lead for 3 years. Currently, she is also the Director of Bands in a charter school located in Concord. Other interests outside of Sylvan & music include theater, dance choreography, coaching volleyball, lacrosse, reading & writing novels, and supporting the arts in any way possible.