Meet Our Team

Audra-Marie Bohn

Center Director

After growing up in Bend, attending college on the East Coast and living abroad, Audra decided her true heart (and family) lives in the Northwest!  Audra is a licensed teacher with a second degree in Psychology.  In her free time, she loves being Auntie, enduring the Central Oregon gardening challenges, traveling with her husband, volunteering at the local high schools, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family.

Beth Z.

Teacher, K-12

Beth has taught many grade levels from K-12 and a variety of subjects in our school system.  At Sylvan, she teaches math, reading, writing, study skills, homework support, and more!  Her specialty is reading: she has taught a reading intervention class for the past 9 years!  When she is not at Sylvan you will find her working hard with her yearbook students or on the basketball court!  When she is not working, she enjoys adventuring around Central Oregon with her husband and dogs!

Cathy D.

Teacher, K-6

Cathy is a valuable teacher to our Sylvan Team! She teaches students K-6 in math, reading, and writing. She is supportive, patient, and helps keep learning FUN! In her free time, you might find Cathy enjoying all Bend has to offer, following her grown-up kids lives, or playing with her cute dogs!

Megan L.

Director of Elementary Education

Meg grew up in Bend and made her way to Massachusetts for college, where she studied Art Education and became a licensed teacher. After graduating, she couldn’t wait to return to Central Oregon, where she’s been teaching, learning, and growing ever since. Along the way, she earned a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, deepening her commitment to meaningful, engaging education. Meg brings a creative lens to everything she does, especially when it comes to making learning fun and personalized. When she’s not immersed in education, she’s likely creating beautiful glass art or out on an adventure with her high-energy Border Collie.

Natasha R.

Center Administrator

Natasha has been working in early childhood education since 2019 in beautiful Bend, Oregon, and is a native to the community as well. She has worked with children of all ages, from 2 months to 10 years old. Currently, she stays busy at Sylvan at the front desk and teaching STEAM Camps. Natasha has always had a passion for teaching and loves forming new relationships with children and their families that will last for years to come. She also enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with her family and cat, and attending live music events in Bend.

Ben G.

Teacher, K-12

Ben teaches students, K-12, and specializes in upper-level math and STEM. With a Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine and a Master’s in Computer Science, he is a wealth of info and fun! He has prior Sylvan experience in Arizona but is a native Central Oregonian.

Alex R.

Teacher, K-8

Alex earned his Psychology degree from Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO, and his Master of Arts in Teaching from OSU Cascades in Bend, OR. He is currently pursuing his Educational Therapy Certification through the University of California, Riverside. What he loves most about working with students is learning right alongside them — watching them build confidence and tackle hard things. He finds joy in supporting students through every stage of the learning process. When he’s not at Sylvan, you’ll find him out on the trails enjoying mountain biking and gravel touring.

Ann H.

Teacher, K-5

Ann is a licensed teacher with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Master of Education degree in Secondary Education. She has taught students in preschool through high school in a variety of settings. Ann loves celebrating her students’ small successes and efforts. In her free time, Ann enjoys hiking and camping with her family and friends. 

Vincent N.

Teacher, K-12

Raised in California’s San Joaquin Valley, farm country, Vincent has taught English in Central and Southern California High Schools. He has been a Sylvan instructor for eighteen years, in California, Oregon, and now he currently works remotely from North Central Washington, supporting Sylvan of Bend’s virtual/Zoom students. Vincent studied at CSU Fresno with inspiring teachers, including Pulitzer Prize winner and U.S. Poet Laureate Philip Levine. Vincent enjoys teaching Writing, Algebra, SAT/ACT Prep, and preparing students for college and work. His poems, essays, and fiction have appeared in U.S. and U.K. literary journals and anthologies. Vincent’s book, The Replicant Archetype: Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner and the Persistence of Images is available from McFarland & Co Publishing. Vincent has had wacky jobs over the years: in mailrooms, warehouses, telemarketing, and Christmas‑tree sales lots. He has managed convenience stores and large used and new bookstores. When not teaching, Vincent enjoys reading, hiking, collecting books, and sipping coffee with his librarian fiancée.

Brea L.

Teacher, K-8

Brea is new to Bend and has been living here for about two years. She has also lived in Washington, California, Idaho, and Connecticut. She recently received her bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from Southern New Hampshire University and plans to obtain her master’s in teaching next fall. She has worked with children of all ages for the past ten years. At Sylvan, she teaches all subjects offered to a wide range of age groups, although her specialty is language arts and reading. When she is not focused on education (for herself or others), she loves to spend time with her family, go on spontaneous road trips, and crochet.  

Anna L.

Program Manager/Teacher, K-12

Raised on the shores of the Finger Lakes in New York, Anna earned a Bachelor of Science from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Ithaca College. After additional coursework at Cornell University, she became certified in both Biology and Agriculture Education. Anna taught science in grades 7–12 for five years before transitioning to tutoring students in grades K–12 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her favorite moments when working with students are when they ask weird questions. This curiosity shows they are thinking creatively and are engaged with their learning. She strives to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking clever questions. When she’s not supporting students, Anna enjoys birdwatching, baking bread, and exploring the high desert with her family. Since moving to Bend in 2025, they are excited to call Central Oregon home.

Debbi attended Appalachian State College in NC, playing collegiate volleyball and playing in the mountains. She received her undergrad in psychology and attended Adam’s state in CO for her master’s in education. She has been a secondary math teacher for 10 years, followed by another ten as a school counselor. She loves watching students feel confident and successful in their educational journey. When she isn’t tutoring, she enjoys being outside hiking, biking, and enjoying the outdoors!