Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Rapid City consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Rapid City 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 Rapid City!
Lanette S.
Center Director
Lanette oversees the educational integrity of our programs and manages all business operations. Lanette has over 28 years of Sylvan experience, serving as Director of the Mesa and Gilbert, Arizona centers. She joined Sylvan Learning of the Black Hills upon its opening in January of 2014.
Tricia T.
Director of Education
Tricia has degrees in Art and Business, with a minor in Mathematics. She has tutored for 19 years. Tricia tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing, math, homework support, and college prep.
Abbie K.
Instructor
Abbie has a degree in Science Education and teaches for Edmentum Virtual School. She tutors Sylvan students in our reading, math and homework support programs.
Amy J.
Instructor
Amy is a substitute teacher for Rapid City Area Schools. She tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing, and math.
Allison W.
Instructor
Allison has a degree in Medical Biology and a Master of Health Science, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology. Allison tutors our Sylvan students in math, homework support and college prep.
Charlotte W.
Instructor
Charlotte has a degree in Education and a Masters in School Counseling. Charlotte tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing and math.
Min P.
Instructor
Min has a degree in Petroleum Engineering and is a teacher for Rapid City Area Schools. She tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
Alyssa F.
Instructor
Alyssa has a degree in Education. She tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
Lori W.
Instructor
Lori has a degree in Special Education, a Masters in Literacy and a PhD with an emphasis on cognition and instruction. She is a teacher for Rapid City Area Schools. Lori tutors our Sylvan students in reading, writing and math.
Laura H.
Instructor
Laura has a degree in Elementary Education. She is a 8th grade teacher. Laura tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
Carol M.
Instructor
Carol has a degree in Elementary Education, Masters in Education and is an Educational Specialist in Administration and Leadership. Carol tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
Megan A.
Instructor
Megan has a Masters in Meteorology and a Masters in Secondary Education. Megan teaches 6th and 8th grade science. Megan tutors our Sylvan students in reading and math.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (605) 415-4397 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
