Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Lansing/East Lansing consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Lansing/East Lansing 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 Lansing/East Lansing!
Jessica Rollins, MA
Owner/Executive Director
After working in the Sylvan family for 15 years, Jessica and her husband George had the pleasure of becoming owners in March of 2017. Jessica’s favorite aspect of Sylvan is the ability to partner with community organizations and schools. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education from CMU and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from EMU. Jessica also serves as the chair for the Dewitt Public Schools Foundation, where her children attend school. When she isn’t at Sylvan, Jessica enjoys vegetable gardening and camping.
Jennie Mill
Director of Operations
Jennie oversees the educational success and integrity of our programs. Jennie’s favorite parts of working with Sylvan are guiding families through the steps of the learning process and partnering with area schools. Jennie graduated from Hope College with a degree in English/Elementary Education. When Jennie is not at Sylvan she loves to hike the trails at the Ledges in Grand Ledge or sneak in a yoga class.
Cheryl Weiss
Center Director
Cheryl oversees operation and instruction in our Lansing Center. Cheryl holds a B.A. and an M.A. in History from Michigan State University. She was also a classroom teacher for 20 years, teaching history, social studies, and Spanish. Her favorite thing about Sylvan is seeing students grow in confidence in their own abilities to take on new challenges. When she is not at Sylvan, Cheryl enjoys reading, crafting, playing with her dog, and watching her nephews compete in baseball, football, and gymnastics. She also looks forward to annual trips to Uncle Johns Cider Mill and the St Johns Mint Festival.
Travis Barnett
Center Director
Center Director for Jackson & Lansing. Travis remotely oversees the Jackson locations daily operations and conferences. In Lansing he does assessments, conferences and daily operations. He has been working in the field of education for over 25 years. He graduated from Spring Arbor University with a BA in Education. As a lifelong resident of Jackson County, he is very dedicated to his community and has the unique ability to interact and work with individuals of various backgrounds. Travis loves the outdoors, golfing and going up to their place up north with his wife and 2 kids.
Mindi Woronoff, M. Ed
Director of Education
Mindi oversees the educational integrity of our programs at Sylvan of Lansing-East. A former student supervisor for Okemos Public Schools, Mindi helps students focus on the academic as well as the intangible aspects of school life. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in technical writing. When Mindi isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading and baking goodies for her kids.
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