Meet Our Team

Jeneisa Davis

Center Director

Jeneisa oversees the educational integrity of our programs. She also manages and trains our team of exceptional tutors. She is a graduate of the Texas Lutheran University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Multidiscipline Studies with her teaching certification in EC-6 Generalist. In her free time, Jeneisa enjoys traveling, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family. While teaching, Jenesia enjoyed seeing the children excited about school, and learning and seeing them reach their full potential. Her excitement for children is one of the reasons she came to Sylvan.

Alysha Herrera

Executive Director

As Executive Director, Alysha leads several of the Sylvan Learning Centers in the Houston area. Alysha is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in Child Learning and Development. She also holds a teaching certificate in Generalist EC-6. In her free time, Alysha enjoys reading, collecting postcards and playing board games. At Sylvan, Alysha loves helping students find their “wow” moments.

Shalana Dodson

SYLVAN CERTIFIED TUTOR

Shalana is a tutor at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood with a love of teaching all things Writing and English! While Shalana has a passion for English, she also is interested in cultural studies and music. Shalana has a Bachelor’s of Art in English and a Master’s in Adult Education from the University of Phoenix.

Crystal Wilhite

Certified Teacher

Crystal Wilhite is a military veteran and a graduate of Western Governor’s University and Middlebury Institute of International Studies. She is a lifelong learner with a passion for educating students from kindergarten to 6^th grade. Her positive attitude, kind spirit and adaptive nature leads her mission to support all students with academic success. In her free time Crystal enjoys reading, running, and tutoring ESL students.

Angela Ingram

Certified Teacher

Angela Ingram received her Bachelor of Psychology and Human Development Sciences from Warner Pacific University in Oregon. She holds a teaching certificate in English and Reading Language Arts, which is where her passion lies. Angela is a warm, fun-loving teacher that respects her students. She loves building relationships with children and watching them learn. During her free time, Angela enjoys bike riding, baking, and reading.

Dr. Cynthia Abram

Certified Teacher

Dr. Cynthia Abram is a graduate of Prairie View University, and she completed her doctorate at Lake Charles University. She pursued a career in education to provide students with lifelong skills and to assist them in mastering difficult skills, the first time. Cynthia is most comfortable with working with students in kindergarten to 6^th grade. She is a caring and compassionate educator that enjoys helping others and reassuring all her students.

Theresa Boden

Certified Teacher

Theresa Borden is a graduate of the University of Houston with over 20 years of experience in Special Education. Theresa is an encouraging and loving educator that always wants to make a positive difference in the world by changing children’s lives. She is most passionate about teaching elementary-aged students how to be strong readers and writers. During her free time, she enjoys reading and hiking.

Robin Mouser

CERTIFIED TEACHER

Robin is a tutor at the Sylvan Learning Center of Kingwood with a gift for working with kids.  While Robin has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in tutoring Reading and Writing.  Robin is a graduate of the University of Houston and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.  In her free time, Robin enjoys reading, writing, and traveling.

Nia Berry

Certified Teacher

Nia Berry is a graduate of Texas Southern University. She has a strong passion for literacy and teaching early literacy students. Nia specializes in English language arts, social studies and is exceptional with English language learners. She is funny, creative, and sociable. Outside of teaching she enjoys reading and gardening.

Myrna Velez

CERTIFIED TEACHER

Myrna is a tutor here at Sylvan of Kingwood. She is a graduate of University of St. Thomas with her master’s degree in education. Myrna wanted to be a teacher because she saw the need for our students needing so many things, and she could be the one that does help our students learn and grow. Myrna has worked with students of all ages but enjoys working directly with students in reading and writing. In her free time, Myna enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Mary Bibens

CERTIFIED TEACHER

Mary is a tutor here at Sylvan Learning of Kingwood with a passion for teaching young minds! While Mary has many tutoring talents, she loves teaching Reading, Math, and STAAR Prep. Mary is a graduate from Sam Houston State University! In her free time, Mary enjoys reading, writing, and cooking! Mary describes herself as caring, passionate, and fun.

Ryan Hillis

Certified Teacher

Ryan is an enthusiastic tutor who is passionate about relating to students as he shares his joy for mathematics. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He is currently teaching CTE & robotics programs for high schoolers. Ryan has an analytical mind while always being authentic and patient with his students. In his free time, Ryan enjoys anime, basketball and football.