Meet Our Team

Michael Sheehan

Center Director

As Center Director, Michael leads the team for Sylvan of Forest Park. A former classroom teacher, Michael chose a career in the tutoring business because he believes that education is the key to success in life. He studied at the University of Michigan State. When Michael isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him exploring the city of Chicago including going to Wrigley Field, Go Cubs!

Rob Keller

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Rob oversees the directors, teachers, and facilities at Sylvan of Forest Park.  Rob purchased the Sylvan Learning Center in December 2015. He has a BA in Accounting with concentration in Technology from Millikin University. Rob is passionate about overcoming obstacles and mentoring/coaching people to help them achieve their life goals, passions, and purpose. He finds it an honor and privilege to help students and their families achieve academic success. When Rob isn’t at Sylvan, you will find him with his family and friends, in his woodworking shop, or traveling.

Wakeelah Cocroft-Aldridge

Tutor

Wakeelah Cocroft-Aldridge is a tutor in Forest Park, IL with a gift for working with kids. While she has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring English. She studied at Worcester State University and University of Phoenix. When she isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her writing and watching movies.

Maria Aiello

Tutor

Maria is a tutor in Forest Park, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Maria has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in teaching early readers. She studied at Concordia University. When Maria isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her listening to music,  spending time with family and friends or playing with her dog Bozi.

Moriah Gale

Tutor

Moriah is tutor in Forest Park, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Moriah has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in teaching reading. She studied at Columbia College Chicago.  When Moriah isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her you’ll find her attending community theater shows, poetry slams, and enjoying a variety of restaurants in Chicago!

Karen Anderson

Tutor

Karen is a tutor in Forest Park, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Karen has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. When Karen isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading and writing.

Arney Bray is a tutor in Forest Park, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Arney has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in mathematics tutoring. She studied at the University of Illinois at Chicago . When Arney isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading and writing.

Will is a tutor in Forest Park, IL with a gift for working with kids. While Will has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in tutoring reading and math. He studied at the University of Central Michigan. When Will isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him listening to music, reading, and boxing.