Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Holly Springs consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Holly Springs know how to engage and motivate each child in a personal way—building confidence and smiles, as well as skills and better scores. We selectively choose tutors who know local curriculum and can link Sylvan lessons to what’s being taught in school.
Get to know our tutors and staff in Holly Springs!

Sydnye Doctor
Director
As Director, Sydnye leads our team of educators in Holly Springs. She is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies and Minor in Education and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Sydnye believes that the key to great success in her career begins with providing excellent educational experiences to the community. Sylvan is a team she was ecstatic to join. When she’s not at Sylvan, Sydnye enjoys playing with her fur baby Gia, and trying new recipes in the kitchen.

Martin Rothman
Regional 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 Presnell
Admissions 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.

Jennifer Geck
Education Manager
Ms. Jennifer is the Education Manager at Sylvan, dedicated to supporting students and tutors on their learning journeys. A graduate of Appalachian State University in Elementary Education, she brings extensive experience as a classroom teacher, curriculum designer, and material developer. At home, she is a proud wife and mother to three daughters, spending her free time homeschooling and managing her family’s busy routine.

Rob Komorowski
Lead Tutor Admin
Mr. Rob is originally from the New England area and has lived in North Carolina since 2005. As a veteran Special Education Teacher for over 25 years, he has worked with students from every grade level K-12. Rob also works as a part time adjunct instructor at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, teaching basic Spanish and Effective Teaching for substitute teachers. Currently has his Master’s Degree in Education. In his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar, bowling and watching thriller/horror movies.

Isaac Jennings
Tutor

Maredh Lopez Ocasio
Tutor
Ms. Maredh is originally from Puerto Rico and currently in pursuit of a Doctorate of Pharmacy at Campbell University, where I also serves as the Class President for the Class of 2029. She has a passion for learning and enjoys helping students build confidence while developing strong skills. Outside of tutoring, Maredh works in healthcare and participates in clinical research. She also enjoys CrossFit, running, traveling, hiking with her golden retriever Bailey.

Huda Khan
Tutor
Ms. Huda is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at NC State. She also loves solving problems! Whether it’s balancing a complex chemical reaction or piecing together a mathematical proof, Huda lives for that exact moment where chaos turns into absolute clarity. That drive to find order in a puzzle is why math is her absolute favorite subject to teach. In her free time, you can find her working on a creative project or reading a good book.
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Give us a call at (919) 769-0332 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
