Meet Our Team

Margaret is an experienced educator and Center Director with a passion for teaching and mentoring. With over 7 years in education, she has positively impacted students’ lives. Margaret completed coursework through Purdue University Global after graduating high school in Wheatland, CA. Outside of work, She enjoys spending time with their spouse and two children, and finds relaxation in gardening.

Susie attended Oklahoma State University and Cameron University and earned a BS degree in elementary education at CU. After a short tenure as a teacher, Susie has spent many years enjoying a career at Delta Air Lines. Susie teaches Yoga and strength classes at Cameron University, and she loves to cook.

Shellbie is a graduate of Eisenhower HS and Cameron University. She holds a BS degree in Early Childhood Education as well as a MS in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Shellbie teaches first grade at Geronimo Elementary School.

Panzy comes from a healthcare background but felt called to explore the world of education. She has a strong passion for helping students succeed and is the epitome of calm, cool, and collected in any situation. When she is not at Sylvan, Panzy enjoys spending time with her family.

Mary Carney

Lead Teacher/Teacher

Mary graduated from Cameron University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Mary teaches for Lawton Virtual Academy. When she is not teaching, Mary enjoys reading and crocheting.

Laura Powell

Teacher

Laura is teaching in Anadarko, OK with a gift for working with kids.  While Laura has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring.  She completed high school in East Moline, IL and earned BA and MA degrees in English from Western Illinois University. She retired as a US Army Lieutenant Colonel.  When Laura isn’t at Sylvan of Lawton, you’ll find her crocheting, reading, or listening to country music.

Amy Rittenhouse

Teacher

Amy is a third grade teacher at Edison Elementary. While Amy has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring Math of all levels at Sylvan. When Amy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her enjoying the fine arts.

Ty is an Eisenhower HS graduate (Go, Eagles!) Prior to beginning his teaching career, Ty worked as an award-winning reporter for the Lawton Constitution. He earned a bachelor’s degree in English and political science from USAO and a master’s degree in liberal arts from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently an ELA teacher at Eisenhower High School. When Ty isn’t teaching, he enjoys reading, writing, hiking, traveling, cooking, fencing and archery.

Angela is from Mississippi and a graduate of Hamilton High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Master of Science degree in Special Education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She is currently the Director of Special Education in Bray-Doyle Public Schools. Angela is certified in Mild/Moderate and Severe/Profound Special Education and holds additional training and certifications in CPI, CPR, trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). In her free time, Angela enjoys acting with Duncan Little Theater and going to the gym. She strongly believes that social and emotional well-being fosters a healthy foundation for learning.

Katie hails from Pennsylvania, where she graduated high school in Lehighton, earned a BS
degree in Elementary Education at Mansfield University, completed a graduate work at DeSales
University, and has earned an MEd degree in school leadership from Cameron University. In addition
to her work at Sylvan, Katie is a math teacher in the LPS Virtual Academy.

Carrie holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology and Instructional Design from the University of Oklahoma. She previously worked for Sterling Public Schools before retiring. Carrie has a strong passion for teaching and is dedicated to finding effective ways for students to learn.

Wendy Borden

Teacher

Wendy is a passionate and caring Special Education Teacher with 22 years of experience working with students of all abilities. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree along with two Master of Arts degrees in Reading and Autism, and is a Certified Reading Specialist and Autism Specialist. She loves building strong connections with her students and families and believes every child deserves to feel confident, supported, and successful. Outside of school, she enjoys watching documentaries, doing puzzles, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Heather is a Special and Regular Education teacher serving middle and high school students. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Reading Education. Heather has been honored as Teacher of the Year at Geronimo High School twice. She is passionate about using hands-on learning to enhance student engagement and deepen understanding. Outside the classroom, Heather enjoys spending her time chasing her children to various sporting activities and supporting them from the sidelines.

Brittney is a PreK–12 teacher at Epic Charter Schools with a strong background in child development and curriculum and instruction. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education, a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctorate degree. Brittney has been recognized as a high-performing teacher at Epic for her dedication to student success. In her free time, she enjoys attending her children’s sporting events, traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors with her family. She loves witnessing students’ “light bulb” moments and is especially passionate about helping children develop a love for math.