Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Kirkland consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Kirkland 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 Kirkland!
Katie Wichman
Center Director
Katie graduated from University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts, then earned her Master’s in teaching from Seattle University the following year and a Master’s in education two years later. Katie has been a teacher in both the private and public sectors and, most recently, a business owner for her own college consulting company, where she worked with families and students to guide them through the often-challenging road of the college application process. Originally from Lake Tahoe, California, Katie enjoys skiing, hiking, and boating with her family in her spare time.
Bhavana Shah
Teacher
Bhavana was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She earned her Masters in Microbiology from University of Mumbai, and is working towards her masters in Elementary Education. Bhavana has been tutoring all of her college life, and loves to see students flourish with increased self-confidence and self-esteem as she helps them figure out how to read and do math, particularly neurodivergent students. She joined Sylvan of Kirkland as a Reading and Writing tutor. In her free time, Bhavana enjoys reading, painting watercolors, and spending time with her family.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (425) 658-4551 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
