Meet Our Team

Sage Piché

Center Director

Sage graduated summa cum laude from CWU, where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Before becoming the Center Director of Sylvan Learning of Maple Valley, she was a tutor at Sylvan for a year and a half. She also has experience substitute teaching for the Tahoma School District. Sage has a strong passion for education and helping learners reach their goals.

Sage grew up in Maple Valley and thus is very familiar with the surrounding community. She has learned a great deal during her time in college, student teaching, and working for Sylvan. She continues to work towards improving her teaching and management skills and growing her repertoire of evidence-based teaching strategies. She enjoys teaching a variety of subject areas including Reading, Writing, Math, and Science.

In her free time, Sage enjoys playing video games, reading, baking, fishing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Mackenzie Skaggs

Director of Education

As the Director of Education at Sylvan, Mackenzie brings a strong background in psychology and a passion for student growth. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and combines her academic foundation with hands-on experience as a paraeducator for 5 years in the Tahoma School District and as a former pharmacy technician. This diverse background reflects her adaptability and commitment to individualized learning.

Mackenzie is dedicated to understanding each student’s needs, tailoring strategies to support their unique learning journeys. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, reading books, collecting books (book dragon), playing board & video games, and traveling. Her curiosity and drive for continuous growth make her a dynamic leader in education.