The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Durham & Chapel Hill team

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.

Center director

Keri Pitchford

Center Director

Keri Pitchford is the Center Director at Sylvan Learning in Durham. With over 20 years of experience in education, including teaching and school administration, she is passionate about helping students build confidence and reach their full potential. Outside of Sylvan, she enjoys spending time outdoors and cheering on her favorite Carolina hockey team... Go Canes!

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Our Teachers

Martin RothmanRegional Director

As Regional Director, Martin oversees our centers in Cary, Durham, High Point, Holly Springs & Fayetteville. A former district manager for High Touch High Tech, Martin chose a career at Sylvan for the opportunity to help kids & their families realize that they can achieve their educational goals. He believes our Sylvan team truly is a "family" with each of us working to make a difference in the lives of the students we work with and to see the joy in their faces when they achieve something they may not have thought possible. When he's not at Sylvan, Martin enjoys exercising, going to the gym, participating in fun activities with his 2 girls, and he really enjoys cooking!

Cindy PresnellAdmissions Director

Cindy has been an integral part of our Sylvan team since 2004. As our Admissions Director, Cindy introduces parents to Sylvan, and we don't know what we would do without her! When Cindy isn't at Sylvan, she is training her dog, spending time with her family and friends, and looking forward to trips to the beach.