Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Bend consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Bend 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 Bend!
Audra-Marie Bohn
Center Director
After growing up in Bend, attending college on the East Coast and living abroad, Audra decided her true heart (and family) lives in the Northwest! Audra is a licensed teacher with a second degree in Psychology. In her free time, she loves being Auntie, enduring the Central Oregon gardening challenges, traveling with her husband, volunteering at the local high schools, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family.
James W.
Director of Secondary Education
James is our math and science guru! Students love working with him because of his patient and encouraging demeanor. James has a multi-faceted background in physics and philosophy With future plans to be a professor, James is using his teaching skills to help our local students excel! In his free time, he is enjoying exploring all that Oregon has to offer; James comes to us from Illinois!
Beth Z.
Teacher, K-12
Beth has taught many grade levels from K-12 and a variety of subjects in our school system. At Sylvan, she teaches math, reading, writing, study skills, homework support, and more! Her specialty is reading: she has taught a reading intervention class for the past 9 years! When she is not at Sylvan you will find her working hard with her yearbook students or on the basketball court! When she is not working, she enjoys adventuring around Central Oregon with her husband and dogs!
Laura D.
Teacher, K-12
Laura has been teaching for over 30 years in both public and private schools. With specialties in Geography, English, and Social Studies, Laura finds it rewarding to make a difference in a child’s life through education. Laura loves to travel and experience different cultures. When not working, you will find her spending time outdoors gardening, hiking, camping, and playing with her dog! When the Central Oregon weather doesn’t suit, she may be sewing, reading, or crafting!
Eugenia R.
Teacher, K-6
Eugenia brings years of experience working in Bend LaPine public schools with students in need of academic intervention. With an organized, patient, and clear way of explaining difficult concepts to our elementary aged students Eugenia is an awesome addition to our Sylvan team! When she’s not at work, Eugenia is busy investing in her own high school children’s success and their busy activities!
Cathy D.
Teacher, K-6
Cathy is a valuable teacher to our Sylvan Team! She teaches students K-6 in math, reading, and writing. She is supportive, patient, and helps keep learning FUN! In her free time, you might find Cathy enjoying all Bend has to offer, following her grown-up kids lives, or playing with her cute dogs!
Megan L.
Director of Elementary Education
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Give us a call at (541) 647-2732 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
