Meet Our Team

Salima Jan

Director of Education

Hello!!! My name is Salima Jan and I am the Director of Education for Sylvan Learning Center. I very strongly believe that education is a lifelong process and one should never cease to learn because we live in the time where knowledge is abundant and learning is constant. I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education and Curriculum Designing from St. Kate’s University. Completing my Masters has only given me more tools and confidence to work and shape these young minds. I bring teaching experience of more than a decade, and continue to cherish every moment of it. Following my passion in the Education industry, my husband Sam & I decided to take the ownership of Sylvan Learning Center in the Birmingham territory (Cities of Hoover & Trussville). Why Sylvan? Sylvan’s personalized approach helps students strengthen the specific area of need and makes them more confident within the subject matter. In leisure time, I like to spend time with my two sweet daughters, listen to music or create craft projects.

Tracy Riggs

Tutor

Hello!!! My name is Tracy Riggs. I have a Master’s Degree in Special Education and more than 20 years of teaching education. In addition to teaching, I am a photographer. I do all sorts of photography but I love shooting sports events and nature the most. I grew up in this area but lived in Tennessee for about 25 years and just recently moved back. I have worked for Sylvan in Tennessee and at both (Hoover and Trussville) locations here. As for family, I have a 17-year-old daughter who is a Senior this year. So, I am with you if you are concerned about ACT prep and getting ready for college. It’s overwhelming but know that if you just keep at it, you have a great shot at getting where you want to go.

Jennifer Williams

TUTOR

Hello!!! My name is Jennifer Williams. I have been a Special Education teacher for over fifteen years. I have Master’s degrees in both Special Education and School Counseling. I grew up in Pleasant Grove, Alabama and attended the University of South Alabama where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. After I graduated from South Alabama, life took me on a whirlwind tour. I have lived in six different states and Puerto Rico. In 2009, I moved back to Alabama where I have settled in Hoover with my husband, three children, and three rescue dogs. During my spare time, I enjoy exercising, the beach, and spending time with friends and my busy family. This is my first year as a teacher at Sylvan. I have truly enjoyed getting to know the students and seeing the progress they have made.

Hello!!! My name is Nancy Hulsey and I have worked as an instructor at Sylvan for over fifteen years. I have a Master’s in Counseling and Guidance and in Elementary Education. I also hold a certification in Math and Science for grades 1st through 8th. I retired from Hewitt-Trussville High School with 38 years in education. Some of my duties included: serving as an ACT coordinator, organizing and writing a curriculum for our remediation program for English and Math. My favorite quote is “Nothing is impossible, as the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”