Meet Our Team

Missy (Marissa) Roh

Owner

Missy is a former CPA, graduated from Doane College. She chose a career in the tutoring business because it’s been a huge part of her family since 1996. She loves spending time with family, enjoying the outdoors (paddle boarding, fishing, etc.), and a good book. Missy loves seeing the impact Sylvan has made on families and the surrounding community.

Ashley Meyer

Center Director

Director

As Sales & Marketing Director, Ashley welcomes new families to the center, and works to build relationships in the community for Sylvan. A former, preschool teacher and behavioral specialist, Ashley chose a career in the tutoring business because she believes in helping students achieve their full academic potential. In college, she studied at Doane and played collegiate softball. When Ashley isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her crocheting, visiting farmer’s markets, and snuggling with her two cats.

Carol Halstead

Tutor

Carol is the Early Intervention Teacher for the Blair Community Schools with a gift for working with children with multiple needs. While Carol has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in discovering how best to help a student learn. Carol earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the State University College at Buffalo, N.Y., and her Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. When Carol isn’t at Sylvan, you will find her spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, or reading.

Erin Haddock

Tutor

Erin Haddock is a Middle School Teacher in Omaha, NE with a gift for working with kids. While Erin has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math tutoring. She studied at Dordt College and has a degree in Elementary Education and Middle School Math and Science. When Erin isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her singing with her choir, Madrigali Et Al, knitting, or spending time with her husband and pets, Fidgit (dog), and Dormeowmu (cat).

Susan Morton

Tutor

Susan is a retired secondary math teacher who taught advanced math in Oklahoma for over 15 years. Prior to teaching, Susan worked in finance after completing her degree in Accounting from Ohio University. She recently relocated to Omaha to be closer to her 7 grandchildren, and she enjoys reading, traveling, and playing with her Great Danes.

Sara Zents

Tutor

Sara is an Omaha native who is passionate about teaching. She loves reading, writing, learning languages, and music. She graduated from Creighton University with a degree in Classical Languages, and is excited to bring her enthusiasm for learning to Sylvan’s students.

Abigail Kryzsko

Tutor

Abigail is a special education teacher at Elkhorn Valley View middle school. She is in her 4th year teaching and has extensive experience working with children who have learning and behavioral challenges. Abigail graduated from Hastings College in 2021 with her Bachelor’s in Special Education and Elementary Education. Abigail is graduating with her Master’s in Special Education with an emphasis on Inclusion and Collaboration this December 2024. In her free time, Abigail enjoys reading novels, playing with her dog, and spending time with loved ones.

Josie Van Houten

Tutor

Josie is starting her third year teaching 6th and 8th grade Reading at Elkhorn Grandview Middle School. She previously graduated from Iowa State University, in 2021, with her Bachelors in Elementary Education. In her spare time you can find Josie coloring by number, reading and or playing the piano.