Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Snohomish consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Snohomish 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 Snohomish!
Brian Danielson
Center Director
As Center Director Brian leads conferences, financing and oversees the educational integrity of our programs, managing and training our team of tutors in Snohomish. As former teacher and coach in Snohomish, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge to Sylvan of Snohomish. He graduated from Washington State University. When Brian isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him golfing, snowboarding, hunting and of course, football.
Cathy Clayton
Tutor, office support, test proctor
Cathy is a tutor in Snohomish, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Cathy has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading and math tutoring. She studied at Carroll College. When Cathy isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.
Gail Brimhall
Tutor
Gail is a tutor in Snohomish, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Gail has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math and reading tutoring. She studied at Kansas University. When Gail isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her camping, biking, sewing, and hanging out with her grandchildren and her corgi.
Dave VanKooten
Tutor
Dave is a teacher in Marysville, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Dave has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in math and reading tutoring. He studied at Dordt College. When Dave isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him gardening, reading, and watching the Seahawks and Mariners .
Jamie Baggett
Tutor
Jamie is a tutor in Snohomish, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Jamie has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math and reading tutoring. She studied at the University of Texas. When Jamie isn’t at Sylvan you will find her enjoying pickleball, reading, live theater, and being a grandma.
Andrea McInnis
Tutor
Andrea McInnis is a tutor in Snohomish, WA with a gift for working with kids. While Andrea has many tutoring talents, She finds the greatest joy in reading, writing, and math tutoring. She studied at Western Washington University. When She isn’t working at Sylvan, you’ll find her babysitting, solving crossword puzzles, and baking.
Megan Kilburn
Tutor
Megan Kilburn is a tutor in Snohomish, WA with a gift for working with kids. while Megan has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in reading and math tutoring. she studied at Central Washington University. When Megan isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her gardening.
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