Meet Our Team

Savannah Rex

Center Director

Savannah is a graduate of Western Washington University with a degree in Psychology and Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement. She has been teaching in elementary classrooms in Bellingham and Everett as well as working at Sylvan for the past 2 years. As a former student of Sylvan herself, Savannah knows the confidence, understanding, and skills that Sylvan instills in students. When Savannah is not at Sylvan she enjoys yoga and reading a good book.

King Dawidalle

Tutor

King Dawidalle went to Whitworth University and earned his bachelor’s in English with a minor in music. He has worked as an English tutor at several centers, including Best in Class and Huntington. King was also an Avid tutor for the Shoreline School district. In addition to teaching English at Sylvan of Everett, he teaches jazz bass privately and is building his career as a solo artist.

Laina Hall

Tutor

Laina has been part of the tutoring team at the Everett Sylvan Learning Center since 2003.  She teaches all levels of Reading. In addition, Laina is a skilled tutor in Writing, Math, SAT/ACT Prep, Homework Support and Study Skills. She also currently works at Jefferson Elementary School in a Developmental Kindergarten class! She excels at helping students find the fun in learning. Laina grew up in Paradise, California, and is the only sister to four younger brothers.  She attended both Ricks College and BYU. In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, making cards and scrapbooking.

Kathy Huffaker

Tutor

Kathy is a University of Portland graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a minor in Journalism. As a mom of three girls, Kathy has been involved in education first as a parent volunteer, then as a paraeducator in the Everett School District, and finally for the past nine years in a private preschool setting as an assistant, and eventually lead teacher. She joined Sylvan of Everett as a Reading tutor.

Corina Welcker

Tutor

Corina is a proud Washington State native with three years of experience as a high school English teacher, also teaching various secondary elective classes. She has experience as a substitute teacher and in paraeducator positions where she worked with students one-on-one and in small groups. It’s her joy to build relationships with students and help them succeed.