Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Mooresville & Lake Norman consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Mooresville & Lake Norman 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 Mooresville & Lake Norman!
Desiree Harris
Director
As Director, Desiree oversees the educational integrity of our programs, meets with families, and manages and trains our team of tutors. Desiree has been with Sylvan since she graduated from Ball State University in 2015. She started as a tutor and then began working as a Director of Education not too long after. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education & Special Education. She loves Sylvan because of the wide variety of students she gets to work with and the personalized approach we use to get results! When Desiree is not at Sylvan, she enjoys doing yoga, exploring the outdoors with her husband and son, or watching a good TV show!
Wendy Schuster
Regional Director
As Regional Director, Wendy oversees our centers in Charlotte – Mooresville, Huntersville, Ballantyne, Matthews, & Union County. A former classroom teacher and administrator, Wendy chose a career in the tutoring business because she wanted a more personal experience with the children. She obtained her Master’s in Ed. Leadership at University of GA. When Wendy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her walking her dog at the park or watching UGA football.
Julia Bourdon
Tutor
I have been tutoring for a little over two years. I have tutored mostly upper level math, but I am a nerd, so I love all subjects. In my spare time, I like to read, write, and play with my pet parrot.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (704) 230-4196 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.