Meet Our Team

Ashley Walsh

Center Director

Ashley oversees the integrity of our students’ programs and the overall experience of our Sylvan families as the Center Director. After her coursework at LSC Kingwood, she has gone on to raise a family in the Atascocita area and spent extended time as a valued Sylvan team member. She is passionate about helping children learn, build confidence and be successful. During her free time, Ashley enjoys being with her boys during sports activities, reading or RVing with her husband and dogs.

Matthew Gracia

Associate Director

Matthew graduated from University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. He has been in the tutoring industry for several years and loves it. He enjoys teaching students about topics and subjects he is passionate about, and watching that same passion ignite in them. Matthew is particularly passionate about the field of mathematics. He is a zealous, compassionate, and dependable teacher and the students enjoy working with him. Matthew’s hobbies are drawing, video games, and trying new cuisines.

Alysha Herrera

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Alysha leads several of the Sylvan Learning Centers in the Houston area. Alysha is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Child Learning and Development. She also holds a teaching certificate in Generalist EC-6. In her free time, Alysha enjoys reading, collecting postcards and playing board games. At Sylvan, Alysha loves helping students find their “wow” moments.

Ava Howard

Certified Teacher

Ava attended and graduated from Texas Southern University and earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Elementary Education with a minor in Reading and English. She is a Texas certified teacher for grades K-8. Ava recently retired after years of teaching in the classroom and now enjoys staying busy helping others. Teaching is a love of Ava’s as she really enjoys watching students become successful. She loves volunteering her time, reading, and watching movies in her free time.

Pamela Josey

Certified Teacher

Pamela is a graduate of Paul Quinn College where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree and The University of Houston where she earned a Master’s of Education Degree. She also holds teacher certification for the state of Texas. Pamela loves teaching because she really enjoys helping children appreciate learning and she is especially passionate about helping students understand math. Pamela is a flexible and passionate individual who loves reading, completing puzzles, and spending time with family and friends in her spare time.

Abigail Vernier

Certified Teacher

Ms. Abigail attended Lee College and Southwestern University. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Theatre and Psychology from Southwestern. Abigail loves to teach and encourage students of all ages to learn new and challenging concepts. She is patient, adventurous, and enjoys reading, painting, and traveling in her free time.

Wendy Wheeler

Certified Teacher

Ms. Wendy graduated with a bachelor’s degree from The University of Central Oklahoma before moving to the Houston area. Wendy was inspired to teach by one of her childhood instructors, and hopes to make meaningful connections with her own students at Sylvan. She currently holds certifications in the state of Texas for the instruction of EC- 4, Sped EC- 12, and 4- 8 core subject materials. She is an organized and reliable teacher who enjoys baking, reading, and exploring the outdoors outside school.

Lindsey Arenales

Certified Teacher

Ms. Lindsey has a love of learning and wants to inspire students to love it too. She is a graduate of University of Houston Downtown with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Angelo State University. Her certifications include School Counselor EC -12, classroom EC -6, and English as a Second Language EC-12. Ms. Lindsey has a great sense of humor and enjoys organizing.

Robin Mouser

Certified Teacher

Robin is a tutor at the Sylvan Learning Center of Atascocita with a gift for working with kids.  While Robin has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring Reading and Writing.  Robin is a graduate of the University of Houston and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.  In her free time, Robin enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.

Anna Bibens

Certified Teacher

Anna is a tutor here at Sylvan Learning of Atascocita with a passion for teaching young minds! While Anna has many tutoring talents, she loves teaching Reading, Math, and STAAR Prep. Mary is a graduate from Sam Houston State University! In her free time, Anna enjoys reading, writing, and cooking! Anna describes herself as caring, passionate, and fun.