Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Hattiesburg consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Hattiesburg 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.
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Brandian Bufford, PHD
Director of Education
Brandian oversees the educational integrity of our programs, managing and training our team of tutors in Hattiesburg. With over 17 years of experience, Brandian served as a principal, dean of instruction, reading specialist, 9th grade administrator, department chair, and teacher. She received her bachelor’s and master’s in Elementary Education from William Carey University and holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A&M University. When Brandian isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time with her family or working on a DIY project.
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Give us a call at (601) 436-5726 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.