Meet Our Team

Tracy Pratt

Center Director

Tracy is a Center Director with years of experience in the education field, working with all types of students from Kindergarten to college-age. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio with EC-6 teaching certification, and a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from Sam Houston State University. Tracy is passionate about student learning and success and enjoys supporting Sylvan’s teachers in their impactful work with students. She also enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and exploring local parks and trails.

Kaylee Speed

Director of Education

Kaylee is the dedicated Director of Education at Sylvan Learning of The Woodlands/Magnolia. She brings a passion for helping students excel in all subjects, but particularly mathematics. Kaylee earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a minor in Applied Statistics from the University of Houston Downtown. She has mastered math skills in Algebra, Calculus 1,2,3, Differential Equations, Graph Theory and other higher­ level math courses. Kaylee has always had a passion for working with children, previously working as an assistant daycare teacher and nanny for younger children. She has especially enjoyed seeing the children improve their reading, writing, and math skills, while developing a love for learning while improving their confidence. She brings with her several years of working in the tutoring industry, but what we like the most about her is her kind heart an ability to connect with students and their families.

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.

Sophia Feeley

Sylvan Certified Teacher

Sophia is a Teacher at Sylvan Learning of the Woodlands and Magnolia who has always loved working with kids. She has over 7 years of experience working in the Early Childhood Education field, working with all types of students from Kindergarten to High School age. Sophia is a creative and dedicated addition to our Sylvan team. Outside of teaching, Sophia enjoys reading, spending time with her kids, and photography.

DeAnna Garcia

Sylvan Certified Teacher

DeAnna is a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia who loves working with kids. She attended Houston Community College and the University of Houston studying Early Childhood Development. DeAnna is an energetic, creative, dedicated tutor. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, going to the gym, spending time with her daughter, and baking.

Danielle Patterson

Certified Teacher

Danielle is a graduate of Southern Methodist University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism.  She is also certified to teach English/Language Arts/Reading.  At the Sylvan of the Woodlands, she enjoys working with the students and helping them succeed their Academic Reading and Math Essentials programs.

Kaeleana Ramirez

Certified Teacher

Kaeleana is a teacher at Sylvan Learning of the Woodlands and Magnolia who has a passion for education. She has a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University Galveston. Outside of teaching, Kaeleana enjoys reading, cooking, and baking.

Kanchi Joshi

Certified Teacher

Kanchi is a teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia who loves to spend time with kids. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Physics from Barkatuallah University. Kanchi is also certified in Preschool Professional Education. Outside of teaching, Kanchi enjoys being sociable.

Suzanne Mason

Certified Teacher

Suzie is a teacher at Sylvan Learning of the Woodlands and Magnolia who loves watching the growth of students and their confidence levels rise. She has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from The University of Houston. Outside of teaching, Suzie enjoys sailing, woodworking, swimming, and gaming.

Vicki Jones

Certified Teacher

Vicki is a patient and kind teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia. She is passionate about helping students learn, and loves to see that “ah-ha!” moment when students understand a new concept. She holds a Bachelors in Academic Studies and is certified to teach PK-12^th Special Education, 1^st-8^th General Education, English as a Second Language, and 1^st-8^th English. Outside of teaching, Vicki enjoys going to the beach, reading a good book, and crafting.

Laura Davis

Certified Teacher

Laura is an energetic teacher at Sylvan Learning of the Woodlands and Magnolia. As a former Sylvan director in Louisiana, people described her as a natural teacher. She has a Master’s of Science from Louisiana State University and is certified 7^th-12^th grade Social Studies. Outside of teaching, Laura enjoys crocheting, knitting, gardening, and baking.

Christine Jasek

Certified Teacher

Christine is a fun and energetic teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia. She became a teacher in order to be the change that she wanted to see in the world. She is certified to teach K-12^th Special Education, Early Childhood to 6^th grade General Education. She is also pursuing a Master of Science at Texas Tech University in Clinical Counseling. Outside of teaching, Christine enjoys travelling, writing, and kayaking.

Ann Fleming

Certified Teacher

Ann is a tutor at Sylvan of the Woodlands and Magnolia with a passion for tutoring students and helping them feel better about learning. She is a graduate of Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Science in Academic Studies and has completed postgraduate work in Education at the University of Central Oklahoma. Ann is a friendly tutor who looks forward to seeing her students every day. Outside of teaching, she enjoys running half marathons at Disney, volunteering, traveling, and reading.

John Grogan

Certified Mathematics Teacher

John is a patient teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia with a passion for all things math. He has a Bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and is certified 4-8^th math. John got into teaching because he came from a family with special needs and working with students came naturally to him. Outside of tutoring, John enjoys volunteering, martial arts, and gaming.

Jamie Grudziecke

Certified Teacher

Jamie is a friendly and outgoing teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston and is certified in early childhood through 6th grade. Jamie has a love of learning and wants to share that love of learning with students. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading science fiction and detective novels, and playing Minecraft with her nephew.

Kristen Walker

Certified Teacher

Kristen is a happy and cheerful teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia. She loves to see students bloom into fluent readers and solve math problems independently. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Academic Studies from Sam Houston State University. Outside of teaching, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, and going to church.

Tammy Black

Certified Teacher

Tammy is a tutor at Sylvan of the Woodlands and Magnolia with over 23 years of experience in education. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English from Stephen F. Austin State University and has an English teaching certification for 6th-12th grades. Tammy is artistic and creative, and outside of tutoring, she enjoys writing, playing the keyboard, and studying languages.

Ron Boutte

Certified Teacher

Ron is a caring teacher at Sylvan Learning Center of the Woodlands and Magnolia with a passion for education. He got into teaching because he believes it is a gift to help build children’s futures. Ron has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Texas Southern University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Houston Baptist University, and is certified to teach 8th – 12th grade mathematics. Outside of teaching, Ron enjoys fishing, cooking, and spending time with family.