Meet Our Team

Barb joined the staff of Regina Sylvan when it opened in March of 1997. She brings to Sylvan a diverse educational background. Barb has previously worked to implement the provincial curriculum in the areas of Mathematics, English, and Computer Science. She has been a classroom teacher in a number of rural and urban areas and has worked as an adult educator.

Cady was a welcome addition to the Sylvan Learning staff when she was initially hired in 2017 and then returned in 2020. She taught Grade 6 English Language Arts and Social Studies for ten years in Louisiana and moved to working full time at a Louisiana Sylvan Learning before immigrating to Canada in 2016. Cady is active with her family and loves baking and outdoor activities.

Madeline Fernandes is the Executive Director and Franchisee at the Saskatoon and Regina Sylvan Learning Centres. She enjoys seeing the students’ delight in their own accomplishments and new found skills after attending Sylvan. Madeline is committed to ensuring that all families have a rewarding experience. Madeline graduated from the University of Regina, with a Bachelor of Human Justice. Then, after working in the social work field for a number of years, she began her career with Sylvan in 2009 as a Director of a Sylvan Learning Centre in Winnipeg, MB.  After seeing the difference that the program made in the lives of students and their families, she took the opportunity to return to Saskatchewan to purchase the Centre in Saskatoon in 2011. In 2014, Madeline expanded with two satellite Centres in Warman and North Battleford. Eventually in January 2024, Madeline expanded her operations and acquired the Sylvan Learning Centre in Regina. She is thrilled to be building Saskatchewan students’ academic skills, which are needed to not only succeed in school but in life in general. Madeline spends her spare time running after her 4 wonderful, yet very active children.

Azelia Ross-Neustaeter is delighted to have recently joined the Regina Sylvan Learning team as Centre Manager. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Regina. Then, following her initial graduation, Azelia pursued an after-degree in Education. Despite her dedication and passion for working with children, Azelia made the decision to prioritize her young family and focus on their well-being. Azelia is thrilled to return to working with children, and assisting them in reaching their full potential with the many programs that Sylvan has to offer. A devoted mother of five wonderful children, she continues to balance her professional and family life. Azelia has a passion for baking, art, and snowboarding.