Meet Our Team

Fran Dyer

Franchise Owner

Fran Dyer, owner of Sylvan Learning Center, has loved working in the Centers for the past 25 years. It has been a fabulously rewarding career meeting with parents, classroom teachers, and or course, the students. While Fran’s career in Public Education encompasses teaching students at the Junior High level, Sylvan has provided her the opportunity to work with students from Kindergarten through High School. Sylvan has an excellent program and provided success for students at every level. Fran has both a Bachelors of Arts and a Masters Degree.

Jim Dyer

Franchise Owner

Jim Dyer, owner of 9 Sylvan Learning Centers, spent 30 years in California Public Education. He taught high school for 8 years and was a Junior High Principal for 24 years. Jim has also taught Junior College classes in Speech and worked with Chapman University in the teacher credentialing department for the Inland Empire. In 2001 Jim began working extensively with the Sylvan Learning Centers. The best part of Sylvan for Jim is the same as it was working in Public Education….working with students and parents! Jim earned both his Bachelor of Arts and his Masters Degrees from Whittier College, Whittier, California.

Carli Ganet

Executive Director - Franchise Owner

Carli Ganet is the Executive Director and Co-Owner of the 11 Sylvan Learning Centers owned by Jim and Fran Dyer. Carli received her Bachelors of Arts and Teaching Credential at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Carli began her career with Sylvan as a student in the Rancho Cucamonga Sylvan Learning Center. She has been a Director of Education, Center Director and currently oversees the educational programs of Sylvan students as well as working with Directors and Parents. She loves working with Sylvan families!

Fernanda Gonzalez

Center Director

Director

Fernanda manages daily center operations to ensure a quality educational experience for all Sylvan families. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Education Studies. She has vast experience collaborating with classroom teachers and working closely with students to help them reach academic excellence. She began her career with Sylvan as an instructor and then served as the Director of Education for four years between the Glendora and Rancho Cucamonga centers. She currently helps train incoming directors and is the Center Director in Glendora. Fernanda loves that she gets to work closely with parents, students, and classroom teachers!

Lisa White

Director of Business Development

Lisa White has worked for Sylvan Learning for close to 10 years as Director of Business Development. Prior, Lisa spent 19 years in the non profit/social services arena managing programs and services for high risk, disabled, and culturally diverse populations. Lisa earned a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Antioch University and a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Pacific Southern University. Lisa has always been actively involved in her children’s school; serving as an E3 Foundation Board Member, PTA Board Member, and School Site Council Member at the Etiwanda School District. Lisa enjoys representing Sylvan throughout the community and actively engaging in networking events and business development groups. She feels that her career experience and passion for education helps to ensure that all students are afforded educational opportunities that foster growth and development. “ I am passionate about academic excellence and enjoy working in a vibrant student learning environment where students are supported and celebrated.”

Taryn Hartman

Director of Media Marketing

Taryn is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Management and Human Resources.  As a former Center Director and Regional Director, Taryn comes to this position with a love for Sylvan Learning Centers.
Taryn is a mother to 4 handsome boys.  When not working you will find Taryn at the soccer fields or at the grocery store.

Monica is a teacher at Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora focusing on reading and math. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Sociology and Spanish and from Loyola Marymount University with an M.A. in Elementary Education. She currently is a Dual Immersion-Spanish Teacher. When she isn’t teaching, she enjoys staying active and watching movies.

Alexis is currently a California State Polytechnic University student working towards a Bachelor’s in Sociology with an emphasis in social work. She enjoys listening to music, reading, and going on hikes with her family in her free time. Alexis enjoys working for the Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora because she gets to interact with our exceptional students.

Crystal Ibarra

Teacher Assistant

Director

Crystal is the Director of Education for the Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora, CA. She is a Cal Poly Pomona Alumni with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She takes joy in working with kids of all ages and ensuring they are getting the education needed for them to prosper and enhance their skills at Sylvan. Crystal began her career at the Sylvan Learning Center in Etiwanda three years ago, where she worked with students as an instructor. She loves seeing the confidence in students grow and being a part of their “ah-ha!” moments. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends

Bryan is a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora primarily focused on math. He graduated from California State University Fullerton with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Bryan knows the impact a good math teacher can make firsthand, so he always tries to make math fun while reinforcing the fundamentals. When he’s not spending quality time with his family, he enjoys solving Sudoku and crossword puzzles.

Melanie Sandoval

Tutor

Melanie has a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a minor in Mathematics from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. She enjoys tutoring math to the students at the Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora. In her spare time, she loves cooking, watching movies, and playing guitar.

Teresa is a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center in Glendora, and enjoys working with students of all ages. She graduated from University of California, San Diego with both a B.A. in International Studies and a Master of Education degree.  She has over a decade of experience as a classroom teacher and has worked in elementary, junior high, and high schools teaching English language arts, math and science in a variety of grade levels. She knows the great impact of individualized programs and has seen how Sylvan tutors can help students. You can find Teresa in her free time reading books, watching movies, and training for 5k races.