Meet Our Team

Cherice Taylor

CENTER DIRECTOR

Director

Cherice has over ten years of experience as a teacher at the preschool through high school levels. A former Community Engagement Manager, Cherice chose to enter the tutoring field to help improve the opportunities for all students to reach their potential. Raised in Los Angeles, she received her BA in Spanish from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her MA in Education Administration from the California State University, Dominguez Hills. Cherice is a military spouse, who has lived in the Virginia area for 22 years with her husband and four sons.

Gloria San Juan

Certified Teacher and Sylvan Certified Tutor

Gloria Nectarina San Juan is a Special Education teacher in Stafford , VA with a gift for working with kids. While Gloria has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in Reading and Math tutoring. She studied at De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines. When Gloria isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her cooking, baking, reading, and listening to music.

Kim Hulick

Sylvan Certified Tutor

Kim was an ESL teacher and a reading specialist for several years, before finding her love of tutoring again. She loves working with students and helping them understand their work. She graduated from Longwood University with a BS/MS and an ESL certificate from University of Mary Washington. When she is not tutoring, she loves spending time outside and with family.

Yanira Perez-Suarez

Sylvan Certified Tutor

Ms. Yani has been an elementary school paraprofessional for many years and has taught English at middle and high school level too. While having many talents, her favorite subjects are Reading and Writing. She studied at University of Puerto Rico. When Ms. Yani isn’t at Sylvan, she enjoys spending time with her family and pet bunnies.

Kathy Weller

Certified Teacher and Sylvan Cerified Tutor

Kathy has been a public school teacher for over 25 years in Fredericksburg City Schools. She is currently working on her special education endorsement through UVA. Kathy received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Millersville University, as well as her M.Ed. from Troy University in Instructional Technology. She loves working with younger students. When she’s not teaching, you will find her reading, gardening, and spending time with family.

Kate Tipton

Sylvan Certified Tutor

Kate Tipton joined the Sylvan family in 2021. Until 2021, she was a full-time middle school English teacher for The Carmel School in Ruther Glen, VA. She left full-time teaching to pursue another dream: being a stay-at-home mom to her beautiful children. In her free time, Kate loves to read, write, hike, watch movies and be with her family.

Jeanne Alexander

Sylvan Certified Center Assistant/Tutor

Jeanne Alexander serves the Sylvan family as a Center Assistant and occasionally as a tutor. She graduated from George Mason University with a degree in Foreign Language. She teaches her children and also teaches STEM and Spanish classes (elementary through high school) for a local homeschool co-op. Her idea of a great day involves a glass of sweet iced tea and a really good book to read. She, her husband, and kids spend time outside hiking, biking, and boating while enjoying the great outdoors.

Stephanie Santos

Sylvan Certified Center Assistant and Sylvan Certified Tutor

Stephanie graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor’s in Sociology. She also took college courses in elementary education with teaching assistant experience. Stephanie likes to read, play video games with her sisters, and spend time with her family and pets.