Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Ann Arbor consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Ann Arbor know how to engage and motivate each child in a personal way—building confidence and smiles, as well as skills and better scores. We selectively choose tutors who know local curriculum and can link Sylvan lessons to what’s being taught in school.
Get to know our tutors and staff in Ann Arbor!
Stacey Thomson
Center Director
As the Center Director for our Ann Arbor location, Stacey oversees operation and instruction. She graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelors in Education, specializing in child development, math, and reading. As a former kindergarten teacher, her favorite thing about working at Sylvan is getting to work with students in a more individualized setting. When not working, you’re likely to find Stacey outside with her family and three dalmatians.
Savannah LiveOak
Center Director
As Center Director, Savannah leads assessments and center operations for Sylvan of Ann Arbor. A former college tutor, Savannah chose a career with Sylvan Learning because she wants to support students throughout their educational journey and help them achieve their personal goals. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Mathematics. When Savannah isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her playing guitar or spending time with her cat, Ellie.
Jennie Mill
Director of Operations
Jennie oversees the educational success and integrity of our programs. Jennie’s favorite parts of working with Sylvan are guiding families through the steps of the learning process and partnering with area schools. Jennie graduated from Hope College with a degree in English/Elementary Education. When Jennie is not at Sylvan she loves to hike the trails at the Ledges in Grand Ledge or sneak in a yoga class.
Jessica Rollins, MA
Owner/Executive Director
After working in the Sylvan family for 15 years, Jessica and her husband George had the pleasure of becoming owners in March of 2017. Jessica’s favorite aspect of Sylvan is the ability to partner with community organizations and schools. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education from CMU and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from EMU. Jessica also serves as the chair for the Dewitt Public Schools Foundation, where her children attend school. When she isn’t at Sylvan, Jessica enjoys vegetable gardening and camping.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (734) 418-8230 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
