Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Lewis Center consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Lewis Center 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 Lewis Center!
Mary Ellen Ozanich
Regional Director
As Regional Director, Mary Ellen leads marketing, operations, and public relations for Sylvan of Columbus and Lewis Center. A former teacher, Mary Ellen chose a career at Sylvan because she believes in the program and has seen it change the lives of students over her 10 years as a teacher with Sylvan. She studied Education at Youngstown State University. When Mary Ellen isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading and spending time with friends and family.
Ali Galbraith
Center Director
As Center Director, Ali leads the day to day operations of Lewis Center. After studying at the College of Columbus Art and Design, she taught art classes to both kids and adults before becoming a studio manager. She then decided to join the team at Sylvan because she wanted the opportunity to help kids feel confident and successful. When she’s not at Sylvan, you can find Ali volunteering at a local cat rescue, reading, or relaxing at home with her cats.
Mel Beck
Math Tutor
Mel is retired software engineer and former computer/communications specialist in the Air National Guard. While Mel has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. He earned an Associate of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Columbus Technical Institute and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Ohio State University. At Sylvan, Mel works with students in math, ACT/SAT Prep., and STEM programs.
Stephanie Stang
Teacher
Stephanie is a teacher in Lewis Center, OH with a gift for working with students. While Stephanie has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. She studied at Ohio Wesleyan University and the University of Dayton. Stephanie taught English, literature, reading, and writing for 30 years. When Stephanie isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her two children, reading, or interior decorating.
Tim Kelly
Teacher
Tim is a valuable asset here at our Lewis Center location. Tim comes to us with previous experience from a Sylvan Learning Center in Beavercreek Ohio. He has a degree in Early Childhood Education from Wright State. When Tim isn’t at Sylvan, you will find him teaching at a local pre-school.
Courtney Hudson
Teacher
Courtney comes to us from Charlotte, North Carolina where she taught as a behavior specialist. Courtney has a wide range of tutoring talents but she finds her greatest joy in reading. When not at Sylvan, Courtney enjoys spending time with her family.
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Give us a call at (614) 515-4863 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
