Meet the Coppell & Irving team

Mythilee Velu serves as the Center Director for Sylvan Learning of Coppell & Irving. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and began her career as a Cloud Data Analyst in the IT industry before discovering her passion for education. Driven by a commitment to helping students achieve academic success, she transitioned into the education field, where she enjoys partnering with families to identify learning needs and create pathways for growth. At Sylvan, Mythilee works closely with the teaching team to deliver personalized, high-quality instruction that helps students build confidence and achieve meaningful results. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring diverse cuisines and spending quality time with her daughter.

Janice Harmon is a seasoned educator with over 30 years of experience in middle school instruction, having retired from Mansfield ISD after a distinguished teaching career. For the past 8 years, she has continued her passion for education by serving as a dedicated tutor at Sylvan Learning Coppell & Irving. Janice brings deep subject knowledge, classroom insight, and a nurturing teaching style that resonates with students of all levels. Her expertise and calm demeanor help build students’ confidence and foster lasting academic success. Whether guiding students through reading comprehension, math concepts, or test prep strategies, Janice is committed to helping every child reach their full potential.

Rachel is an experienced math and physics tutor. With over 5 years of teaching, she brings knowledge and professionalism to her students. She has a BS in Mathematics and is almost done with an MS Applied Physics from Johns Hopkins University. The primary motivation for Rachel is to see her students succeed and know that when they put in the hard work, with the proper guidance, they can achieve all their academic goals.

Terrol is an instructor for Sylvan of Coppell/Irving. He has a total of 13 years of teaching experience in the K-12 public school system. Terrol has been enjoying serving Sylvan families for three years. He has a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science with a minor in history, a Masters in Elementary Education, and a Masters in Educational Leadership. He is certified through the Texas Education Agency for EC-6 and English as a Second Language. Terrol’s specialties are literacy, dyslexia, and special education. When not educating students, Terrol enjoys spending time with family, taking vacations, and reading all types of books!

Saqif is a dedicated instructor at Sylvan Learning Coppell & Irving, where he teaches Math, Reading, and Writing. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Texas at Dallas and brings a unique international perspective to the classroom. From 2022 to 2025, he taught English as a Second Language to senior high school students in Japan, gaining valuable experience in cross-cultural education. Saqif is passionate about helping students build confidence and master academic skills. Outside of Sylvan, he enjoys playing basketball, reading, and continuing his study of the Japanese language.

Lauren is a tutor at Sylvan Learning. She holds a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 with a specialty in ESL. She also holds her certification in EC-6 Generalist with ESL. She teaches Math and Reading at Sylvan. When not at Sylvan, Lauren likes swimming and spending time with her family.

Linda is a reading, math, and writing tutor at Sylvan Learning of Coppell & Irving where she enjoys helping students realize their potential. Linda has over 20 years of teaching experience. She currently teaches English/Language Arts at Coppell High School. She earned a B.S. in Education specializing in Elementary Education and Special Education from University of Texas in Austin, TX. When Linda isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, volunteering in church youth activities, and walking her dachshund .

Blessy is a tutor at Sylvan of Coppell & Irving. She holds an MSc in Physics and a Master's in Education. At Sylvan, Blessy teaches Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. When not at Sylvan, she enjoys reading and gardening.

Wilonda is a tutor at Sylvan of Coppell & Irving. Wilonda holds a BSIS from Stephen F Austin State University and holds certifications in Reading 1-8, Art EC-12, and Self-Contained 1-8. At Sylvan, Wilonda teaches Reading and Writing. When not at Sylvan, she enjoys reading, art, and sewing.