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The People Behind the Progress

Meet the Huntersville 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.

Heather Hocking
Center director

Heather Hocking

Director

Heather is a retired educator with thirty years of classroom experience teaching in Cabarrus County. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education from West Virginia University. During her teaching career, she taught middle school and high school science courses.

Heather is excited to be at Sylvan and loves helping students improve academically for long-term success. When she is not at Sylvan, you will find her in the gym working out, spending time with her family and their four pets, going for a hike, or traveling.

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Hiked from the South Rim to the North Rim of Grand Canyon!
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Our Teachers

Wendy Schuster
Wendy SchusterRegional Director

As Regional Director, Wendy oversees our centers in Charlotte – Mooresville, Huntersville, Ballantyne, Matthews, & Union County. A former classroom teacher and administrator, Wendy chose a career in the tutoring business because she wanted a more personal experience with the children. She obtained her Master’s in Ed. Leadership at University of GA. When Wendy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her walking her dog at the park or watching UGA football.

Cindy Presnell
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.

Sarah Chambers
Sarah ChambersTutor

Sarah relocated to North Carolina after a thirty-year career as a teacher, Director of Special Education, and Elementary Principal at various schools in the Buffalo, NY area. Sarah has teaching certifications in Reading and Special Education and holds a Master’s in Education from Nazareth University in Rochester, NY. Aside from her love of teaching and working with children, Sarah enjoys her role as a mom to her teenage daughter, Liv. She also loves movies, reading, traveling, and trying new recipes.

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Kelly Land
Kelly LandTutor

This is my 32nd year of teaching. I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten and 3rd grade. I have also taught ESL at the elementary and middle school level. I love working with students at Sylvan and especially when I see a student have improved confidence and success.

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I am a diehard UNC-Chapel Hill fan. Go Heels!

Come meet us in person

Stop by for a free Insight™ Assessment

You’ll meet the team, tour the center, and leave with a clear picture of your child’s strengths and gaps — whether or not you enroll.

or give us a call(704) 246-5502
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