Meet the Rockwall-Heath team

As Executive Director, Rachel oversees operations at our Bedford and Rockwall-Heath locations. She works closely with directors in their ongoing training and development, focusing on center growth, academic success and customer service. A graduate of Rice University, Rachel has worked with Sylvan Learning for over fifteen years. She loves seeing students grow to achieve their highest potential. When not at Sylvan, Rachel enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.

DeAnne is an ESL Teacher in Mesquite ISD, and has a gift for working with kids. While DeAnne has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math and reading tutoring. She studied at Texas A&M Commerce. When DeAnne isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her running and spending time with her children.

Sally is a teacher at Sylvan of Rockwall who loves to see children learn and grow. While she has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in teaching reading, art and music. Sally earned her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Ottawa. When not at Sylvan, you'll find her reading, enjoying and playing music, and clog dancing.

Sam is an upper level math and science teacher at Sylvan of Rockwall-Heath, with a passion for helping students to see and manifest their potential. While Sam has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in teaching Physics, Geometry and Calculus. He studied at the University of North Texas, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. When Sam isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him wake boarding, programming micro controllers, exercising or reading.

Terri is a teacher at Sylvan of Rockwall-Heath, with a love for math she wants to share with her students . While Terri has many tutoring talents, math and science are her favorites. Terri studied at Virginia Polytechnic Institute, where she earned her BS in Physics, and the University of California at Irvine, where she earned her MBA. Terrie is state certified to teach math, grades 4-12. When Terri isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, diamond painting and doing cross-stitch.

Becky is a teacher at Sylvan Learning of Rockwall-Heath with a passion for educating kids. She loves learning about her students' interests, and what motivates them. Becky studied at Texas Tech University, where she earned her a Bachelor and Master Degree in Spanish Literature & Language, and Texas A&M Commerce, where she earned her Masters in Education Curriculum and Instruction. She holds teaching certificates in English Language Arts and Reading, 8-12, Generalist 4-8, and Spanish. When not at Sylvan, Becky spends her time with her family and dogs, enjoying the outdoors and hiking.