Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Coppell & Irving consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Coppell & Irving 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 Coppell & Irving!
Scott Brookins
Center Director
Scott Brookins is a graduate of Rutgers University with a doctoral degree in art history. He has decades of experience in teaching, both at the college and K-12 levels. He loves being the Director of Education at Sylvan where he gets to work with young people and contribute to their academic progress. When not at Sylvan, Scott enjoys painting, drawing and reading.
Wilonda DeFreeze
CERTIFIED TUTOR
Wilonda is a tutor at Sylvan of Coppell & Irving. Wilonda holds a BSIS from Stephen F Austin State University and holds certifications in Reading 1-8, Art EC-12, and Self-Contained 1-8. At Sylvan, Wilonda teaches Reading and Writing. When not at Sylvan, she enjoys reading, art, and sewing.
JANICE HARMON
CERTIFIED TUTOR
Janice is a tutor at Sylvan Learning of Coppell & Irving. She holds a B.A. in Mathematics and Elementary Education. She teaches Math, Reading and Writing at Sylvan. In her free time, Janice likes watching movies, gardening, reading and decorating.
LAUREN SIKORA
CERTIFIED TUTOR
Lauren is a tutor at Sylvan Learning. She holds a Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies EC-6 with a specialty in ESL. She also holds her certification in EC-6 Generalist with ESL. She teaches Math and Reading at Sylvan. When not at Sylvan, Lauren likes swimming and spending time with her family.
Linda Wagner
Tutor
Linda is a reading, math, and writing tutor at Sylvan Learning of Coppell & Irving where she enjoys helping students realize their potential. Linda has over 20 years of teaching experience. She currently teaches English/Language Arts at Coppell High School. She earned a B.S. in Education specializing in Elementary Education and Special Education from University of Texas in Austin, TX. When Linda isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, volunteering in church youth activities, and walking her dachshund .
Blessy Kuruvilla
Tutor
Blessy is a tutor at Sylvan of Coppell & Irving. She holds an MSc in Physics and a Master’s in Education. At Sylvan, Blessy teaches Elementary and Middle School Mathematics. When not at Sylvan, she enjoys reading and gardening.
Naila Imran
Tutor
Naila is a tutor at Sylvan of Coppell & Irving. She holds a BS in Computer Science. At Sylvan, Naila teaches Mathematics and Reading. When not at Sylvan, Naila enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with her friends.
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