Meet Our Team

Sylvia Dombrowski

Center Director

Sylvia has been a Center Director with Sylvan Learning Center for over 22 years.  She oversees program integrity, personalization in students’ learning, and manages day-to-day operations for Sylvan of Eau Claire. She graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. As a teacher, Sylvia chose a career at Sylvan because of the personalized learning that Sylvan provides for all students. Helping students achieve academic and personal success is her passion. When Sylvia isn’t working at Sylvan, you’ll find her and her daughter visiting extended family, working on home projects, hiking, shopping, and reading.

Kayann Bock

Executive Director/Owner

Kayann has been with Sylvan Learning of Eau Claire, WI since 1999 and holds a bachelor of science degree in Elementary and Middle School Education from Winona State University. Kayann began teaching middle school and then decided to make a full-time career within Sylvan Learning. She loves Sylvan mostly because of the confidence and knowledge instilled in students, and for the personal relationships, she develops with families. Kayann is happily married to her husband Corey and is the proud mother of Tristan and Makenna; as a family, they love to travel, hike, and go boating.

Sarah Taylor

Regional Education Director

Sarah graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire with a comprehensive degree in Special Education and obtained a graduate certificate in Intellectual Disabilities from Mankato State University.  She began her full-time career in Minnesota as an elementary special education teacher and was promoted to coordinate the special education department. Sarah moved back to Wisconsin to teach before transitioning to Sylvan. She is excited to partner with schools to support students in our community and the surrounding communities. When Sarah isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time outside, reading, walking her dog, visiting friends and family, and traveling!

Sherry Lesczykowski

Teacher

Sherry obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Trinity Bible College.  Before joining us at Sylvan, Sherry had been a 6th grade Reading and Language Arts teacher.  She also had the privledge of being a 5th grade teacher for five years.  Sherry loves helping the students at Sylvan achieve challenging concepts and watching those “light bulb” moments in their educational journey.  She enjoys reading, gardening, going on walks with her dogs, and spending time with family.

Dana Brehmer

Teacher

Dana obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Middle-Level Adaptive Education from the University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse.  She taught third grade at Monona Grove School District and comes to us with three years of tutoring experience.  Dana’s favorite part of working with students is discovering their unique learning styles and helping them achieve those special A-HA moments.  When she isn’t teaching at Sylvan, you will find Dana traveling with her husband and daughter, gardening, boating, volunteering at her church’s children/mentoring program, and spending time with pups Marble and Pippa.

Beth Frommelt

Teacher

Beth joins us as a veteran teacher from the Eleva-Strum School District.  There she taught math and geography.  Beth has been either teaching or tutoring math for over 30 years!  She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from UWEC.  Beth enjoys teaching at Sylvan because the students are full of positive energy and really appreciate learning new skills.  When she isn’t teaching at Sylvan, Beth enjoys watching sports and playing golf with her family.  She stays active by practicing yoga and pickleball and relaxes by reading, shopping, and eating dark chocolate.

Isabella Doss

Tutor/Teacher

Isabella is pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.  She has experience with working at an after-school childcare program, being a youth swim instructor and coach. Isabella enjoys teaching at Sylvan because she finds the variety of programs accessible to students, can spark interest and inspire a passion for learning in their future.  When not at Sylvan, you will find her playing in the Blugold marching band, baking, traveling or participating in family game nights.

Alex Russell

Tutor/Teacher

Alex is a Psychology major with a Chemistry minor, and his favorite subject to teach is Math. With two years of tutoring experience, he is passionate about helping students not only understand their subjects but also grow into more confident and successful learners. Alex loves working at Sylvan because it allows him to share his knowledge while fostering the growth of his students, helping them become brighter and more successful than he could have ever imagined. Outside of tutoring, Alex enjoys playing video games, reading fantasy books, and spending time with friends.

Lauren Nash

Tutor/Teacher

Meet Lauren, a passionate tutor at Sylvan of Eau Claire! She is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary-Middle Education at UWEC and is in her third year of tutoring. Lauren’s favorite subject to teach is Reading and Language Arts. She loves watching students grow in confidence and succeed in their academics. Outside of tutoring, Lauren enjoys photography, reading, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.

Audrey Wood

Tutor/Teacher

Meet Audrey, a dedicated tutor at Sylvan of Eau Claire! She’s a Psychology major with a passion for teaching Reading. Audrey loves working with the children at Sylvan because it’s incredibly rewarding to see them make progress toward their goals. Their success truly brightens her day. Outside of tutoring, Audrey enjoys practicing yoga and reading.

Alex Jarchow

Tutor/Teacher

Alex J. is pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Applied Mathematics and Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. With five years of tutoring experience and two years of teaching at Sylvan, Alex’s passion lies in making math engaging and accessible for all students. Growing up in a small town, he developed a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives and is committed to helping students of all backgrounds build confidence and academic skills. Outside of teaching, Alex enjoys coaching and playing basketball, spending time with friends, singing with the Singing Statesmen at UWEC, and tackling brain teasers and puzzles.

Makenzie Chmelik

Tutor/Teacher

Makenzie is currently pursuing a degree in English Language Arts Education at UWEC. With two years of tutoring experience, she loves helping students build confidence in their skills and watching their growth firsthand. Her favorite subject to teach is English, and she finds joy in seeing students realize their progress. Outside of tutoring, Makenzie enjoys reading, writing, and painting.

Taylor Hand

Tutor/Teacher

Taylor holds a degree in Unified Early Childhood Education and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Therapy at UW-Stout. With two years of tutoring experience, she loves helping students grow and gain confidence through learning. Her favorite subject to teach is English Language Arts, and she finds joy in watching students develop their skills.