Meet Our Team

Mandi Cochran

Executive Director

My name is Mandi Cochran and I began working at Sylvan in 2010 as an Ace It! tutor. I was thrilled to rejoin the Sylvan family in 2014. I am a product of Onslow County schools, graduating from Northside High School in 2005. In 2009 I graduated from the University of North Carolina Greensboro, earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Upon graduating, I returned to Onslow County Schools and taught elementary school for five years. I am very excited to be a part of Sylvan and look forward to continuing the great work being done in our community to bring quality education to all children.

Tori Whitley

Tutor

Tori is an EC teacher in New Bern, NC with a gift for working with kids. While Tori has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading and science tutoring. She studied at Hampton University, VA Commonwealth University, Grand Canton University, and University of the Southwest. When Tori isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her baking, creating different candies, supporting her husband and children in sports. Tori’s husband is a chef who coaches football, basketball, and track.

Monica Worley

Tutor

Monica is a teacher in New Bern, NC with a gift for working with kids. While Monica has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading tutoring. She studied at Universidad Nacional Guzman Y Valle (Lima, Peru). When Monica isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her riding her bike, cooking, and traveling.

Carlee is a tutor in New Bern, NC with a gift for working with kids. While Carlee has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied at Craven County Community College and UNC-Wilmington. When Carlee isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her hanging out with her family, fishing, playing piano, or reading.