Meet Our Team

Mrs. Krystle Nichols

Center Director / Owner

Director

As Center Director & Owner, Krystle oversees sales and daily operations. Before joining Sylvan, Krystle taught in Stark County for ten years, at one of the top-performing schools. Krystle chose to be a part of the Sylvan team because of their belief in tailored education, where every student receives a differentiated plan, based on their current skill set. Krystle studied at Mount Vernon Nazarene University and earned a middle education degree. In addition, she earned two master’s degrees: one in differentiated curriculum and instruction and another in administration. When Krystle isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her playing sports or spending time with family and friends.

Mr. Mike Adair

Director of Education

Director

Mike received his Bachelor’s Degree in English from The University of Cincinnati and his Master’s Degree in Teaching from Kent State University. Mike began tutoring at Sylvan in 2013, and continuously is engaging students with his enthusiasm. At Sylvan of Fairlawn he tutors in Reading, Math, and Study Skills. His favorite thing about working for Sylvan is the students enthusiasm and their excitement when they finally understand a concept they had been struggling with.

Mrs. Ashley Harper

Tutor

Director

Mrs. Ashley is a part-time director at Sylvan of Fairlawn.  She spends her time meeting with families to go over data and make sure students are receiving the quality support they deserve.

Prior to Sylvan, Mrs. Ashley served as an educator in Stark County for ten years, teaching 6th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, and Algebra I while also instructing ESL courses online to international learners.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education: Math, Language Arts, & K-12 Reading and a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Gifted & Talented Education. While tutoring, she finds the greatest joy in helping students explore new learning strategies to support their learning styles and master previously challenging skills. When not at Sylvan, she loves spending time with her husband and daughter.

Aniliss is a part-time director/community liaison for Sylvan of Fairlawn.  She spends her time working in the center, while also being present in the community for schools, businesses, and churches to have strong community relationships.

When Aniliss isn’t at Sylvan, she is working toward her BA in Business at Kent State University.  Outside of work and school, Aniliss enjoys hiking with her dog, reading, and taking pictures.

Ms. Alexandra

Tutor

Ms. Alex has been at Sylvan of Fairlawn since 2023 and primarily works with students in reading and writing.  She is extremely sweet and the students love working with her!  She is excited to get to work with your kiddos!

Ms. Brittany

Teacher

My name is Brittany Waggoner and this is my first year teaching at Sylvan Learning Center. I have taught preschool, first and third grades and been an experienced educator for over five years. Currently, I teach second grade at Hinckley Preparatory Academy. I graduated from Baldwin Wallace University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and received my K-12 Reading Endorsement which is a reading certification. I live in Medina with my husband, Mike, and have been married for one year. I am very excited to be a part of the Sylvan Learning Center team and improve your child’s reading and math skills

Ms. Carol

Teacher

Ms. Carol is a sweet, patient, kind-hearted teacher who has worked at Sylvan for many years.  She is a certified teacher at one of the local school districts, and she enjoys seeing her current and former students at Sylvan for tutoring from time to time.  Ms. Carol is a well-rounded instructor who tutors students in math, reading, and ACT/SAT.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Mr. Jon

Teacher

Mr. Jon is a graduate of Case Western and has a gift of working with students of all ages.  While Jon has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in working with students in math.  When Jon isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him playing with his dog and camping.

Mr. Duane is a retired math teacher who loves working with upper-level math students. The more challenging the math is, the more excited he gets.  In Mr. Duane’s free time, he enjoys swimming competitively and being involved with his church.

Mr. Nick

Teacher

Mr. Nick is a small group math teacher in Akron, Ohio, with a gift of working with kids of all ages. While Nick has many teaching talents, he finds the greatest joy in ACT tutoring. Nick received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and his Master’s at Akron University in Instructional Technology. Nick has worked at Sylvan for 15 years focusing in on ACT/SAT, Reading, Writing, Study Skills, Math, Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Reading.  When Nick isn’t at Sylvan, he enjoys hiking, attending sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.

Ms. Sally

Teacher

Ms. Sally is a retired intervention specialist who has a passion for working with early readers and teaching the fundamentals of early reading literacy.  In Ms. Sally’s free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Ms. Roxanne

Teacher

Ms. Roxanne has been teaching for 15 years at Akron Public Schools.  She has taught kindergarten and 1st grade and has loved every minute of it.  When Ms. Roxanne isn’t investing in her students’ lives at school or Sylvan, you’ll see her spending time with family, walking, or doing Zumba.

Mr. Steve

Teacher

Mr. Stephen has worked at Sylvan of Fairlawn since 2023.  He received his Bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and was an active member of the Rugby Team and the Track and Field team.  Mr. Stephen enjoys working with elementary and middle school students to help empower them and gain the confidence to be successful in school and life.

Stewart is a teacher in Fairlawn, Ohio with a gift for working with kids. While Stewart has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in working with kids in math. He studied at MIT and is one of our upper-level math teachers. When Stewart isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him gardening and cooking.

Ms. Tiffany

Teacher

Ms. Tiffany is a veteran teacher at her local Stark County school.  She currently works in the middle school setting and has a background in special education.   Ms. Tiffany predominantly works with students up to grade 9 in reading, writing, and math.  She has a passion for helping her students feel confident in themselves, all while letting them see that working hard pays off!  In Ms. Tiffany’s spare time, she enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her two children.

Ms. Leah

Student Teacher

Ms. Leah is one of our student teachers who enjoys working with elementary and middle school-aged students.  In Ms. Leah’s free time, she enjoys being with friends and family and being a vital member of her school’s tennis team.

Mr. Stefaan is one of our student teachers at Sylvan of Fairlawn.  He primarily works with elementary and middle school math students.  In his free time, he enjoys being with friends and family and watching sports.