Meet the Beaverton team

Katria is the Office Manager at Sylvan Learning Center located in Beaverton, Oregon. She has over 13 years of experience working with children from preschool to age 18. When Katria isn’t in the center, coloring or doing trivia with the kids, she can be found researching her next adventure to another country, playing with her three cats, or learning German. Katria studied History and American Sign Language at Western Oregon University, and prides herself on her knowledge of geography and her passion to learn about the history and culture of those she has yet to meet. Katria is passionate about creating an inclusive and safe environment for everyone who walks through the center doors.

Judy has been a Sylvan teacher for 20 years! She is a retired K-6 ESL and classroom teacher who loves teaching reading, writing, math and study skills. Above all, she loves kids of all ages! Judy grew up in CA. She has lived in DC, Virginia, Rhode Island, and her very favorite, Oregon, since 1978. You might find her on a a plane to FL to visit the OTHER Disney as well as her daughters and her two adorable grandsons. Come see Judy, but be prepared to smile, ’cause that’s what she does all the time!

Andrew is a rock-star teacher who lives in Hillsboro, OR. Andrew has a gift for working with students. While he has many tutor talents, he finds the greatest joy in tutoring upper level math! Andrew studied mathematics at Oregon State University. When he isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him playing piano or studying the game of baseball.

Peter is one of our tutors here at Sylvan. He lives in Portland, OR with his chihuahua Paisley Park. He attended Lewis and Clark college where he studied Biology and Japanese. He is now pursuing a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering at Portland State University. Peter began tutoring in college and found that he had a knack for helping others learn. He particularly likes to teach English and Japanese. In his free time, he likes to rock climb and spend time outdoors with his dog.