Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in St. Peters consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in St. Peters 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 St. Peters!
Navdeep Batra
Owner
Navdeep is the Owner and Executive Director of multiple Sylvan Learning locations in the greater St Louis area. Navdeep holds a Bachelors in Economics and Psychology and a Masters in Literature and Special Education. As a former High School Math and Special Education teacher with a passion for helping children succeed, Navdeep finds the tutoring business a great fit for her. Navdeep also has a keen interest in reading, gardening and horseback riding .
Jackie Weaver
Center Director
Jackie has been at Sylvan since 2006 and has worked as a Director at Sylvan Learning of Chesterfield, St. Peters, and Lake St. Louis. Jackie has a degree in Psychology from Mizzou and an Elementary Education Certification from UMSL. Jackie loves helping families at Sylvan find the right tutoring programs to meet the needs of each student.
Julie Conlon
Instructor
Julie has a BA in Elementary Education from Lindenwood University. Julie realized her love for math after graduating and went on to obtain a middle school Mathematics Certification. Julie is a 5th-grade math teacher in the Ferguson-Florissant school district. Julie loves watching movies (especially Harry Potter), bowling, and playing with her twin nephews when she is not at Sylvan.
Kim Dollus
Instructor
Kim has been at Sylvan of St. Peters since August of 2013. Kim is a retired Elementary Education teacher & Literacy Specialist of 24 years. Kim taught grades 1-4 and loves working with younger kids. Kim works with many of the younger Sylvan students. Kim loves to read and go to movies, and she enjoys spending time with her cats and dog.
Charlotte Engle
Instructor
Charlotte comes to Sylvan with a wide range of experience working with children. Charlotte works as a Prevention Specialist with middle school children focusing on mental health concerns and behavioral treatment. Charlotte also has experience as a literacy teacher at the elementary level. Charlotte loves working with students on reading and writing skills and also has a knack for math and science. When not working with students, Charlotte enjoys yoga and spending time with her dog and cat.
Emma Kostelecky
Instructor
Emma comes to Sylvan with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Biology and a minor in Environmental Studies. Emma has experience tutoring students from elementary through high school level in a variety of subjects. Emma’s favorite subject is Science, and she is passionate about enriching the lives of students by engaging their natural curiosity in the field of biological sciences.
Lexi McMullin
Instructor
Lexi’s background is in Music Education with a Masters in Character Education as well as Special Education from Lindenwood University. Lexi is a music teacher in the Rockwood School District. Lexi loves playing the piano and clarinet and teaching music lessons. Lexi plays clarinet in the St. Charles Municipal Band, loves seeing movies and hanging out with family and friends.
Jasmine Walker
Instructor
Jasmine comes to Sylvan with a love of math and a background in finance. She has experience working with high school and college students in a variety of math classes. Jasmine loves Algebra and instills a love for math in her students. Jasmine enjoys going to the movies and spending time with her friends, family, and two dogs.
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