Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Northwest Omaha consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Northwest Omaha 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 Northwest Omaha!
Missy (Marissa) Roh
Owner
Missy is a former CPA, graduated from Doane College. She chose a career in the tutoring business because it’s been a huge part of her family since 1996. She loves spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors (paddle boarding, fishing, etc.), and a good book. Missy loves seeing the impact Sylvan has made on families and the surrounding community.
Ashley Meyer
Center Director
Director
As Sales & Marketing Director, Ashley welcomes new families to the center, and works to build relationships in the community for Sylvan. A former, preschool teacher and behavioral specialist, Ashley chose a career in the tutoring business because she believes in helping students achieve their full academic potential. In college, she studied at Doane and played collegiate softball. When Ashley isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her crocheting, visiting farmer’s markets, and snuggling with her two cats.
Carol Halstead
Tutor
Carol is the Early Intervention Teacher for the Blair Community Schools with a gift for working with children with multiple needs. While Carol has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in discovering how best to help a student learn. Carol earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the State University College at Buffalo, N.Y., and her Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. When Carol isn’t at Sylvan, you will find her spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, or reading.
Donnie Schmidt
Tutor
Donnie is a substitute teacher in Omaha, NE with a gift for working with kids. While Donnie has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in teaching social studies and reading. He studied at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. When Donnie isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him reading or outside enjoying nature.
Erin Haddock
Tutor
Erin Haddock is a Middle School Teacher in Omaha, NE with a gift for working with kids. While Erin has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied at Dordt College and has a degree in Elementary Education and Middle School Math and Science. When Erin isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her singing with her choir, Madrigali Et Al, knitting, or spending time with her husband and pets, Fidgit (dog), and Dormeowmu (cat).
Susan Morton
Tutor
Susan is a retired secondary math teacher who taught advanced math in Oklahoma for over 15 years. Prior to teaching, Susan worked in finance after completing her degree in Accounting from Ohio University. She recently relocated to Omaha to be closer to her 7 grandchildren, and she enjoys reading, traveling, and playing with her Great Danes.
Sara Zents
Tutor
Sara is an Omaha native who is passionate about teaching. She loves reading, writing, learning languages, and music. She graduated from Creighton University with a degree in Classical Languages, and is excited to bring her enthusiasm for learning to Sylvan’s students.
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