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The FOA is an affiliation of informed, independent Sylvan franchise owners. Our mission is to unite and create an environment whereby franchisees work with Sylvan management to increase net worth. We are committed to working together to help ensure franchisee success, profitability, and access to vital information that affects us as business owners.
| New Member Spotlights Brittany Everette and Chelsea Boyette Sylvan Learning of Gainesville and Ocala, Florida Tell us about yourself: We are Brittany Everette and Chelsea Boyette, the new owners of the Sylvan Learning Centers of Gainesville and Ocala, Florida. These were already functioning centers under the ownership of Tod and Gilley Spaude. We acquired the centers officially on August 30, 2024. We are sisters and natives of Lake City, Florida. We both have experience tutoring at various Sylvan centers years ago; it was an experience that has always stuck with us as our favorite teaching job ever! Brittany has taught elementary students in public and private schools, and she has overseen the Pre-K program at our family’s child-care facility. Chelsea has also taught various ages in public and private schools, including college, and after-school tutoring of students of all ages. We are abundantly blessed and thrilled to live this dream, educating and making a difference for families! |
| Jessie Smitham Sylvan Learning of Guelph, Ontario, Canada Tell us about yourself: I am located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. I purchased an existing centre that has been in this current location for 37 years (soon to be 38). I purchased the centre from Sean Rae.I started as a part time Sylvan tutor, fresh out of teachers college and taught at my centre for five years before accidentally taking over a director position for someone who had to go on emergency, early maternity leave. After managing the centre for a few months, I learned it was for sale and decided to purchase. I have owned my centre since 2012.I was teaching elementary school and also working on part time for the University of Guelph as a research assistant/field tech working with cows, pigs, and chickens.I used to own and show dairy cattle and horses. |
| Fauzia Akhter Sylvan Learning of Sylvan of Skyview Ranch NE Tell us about yourself: Sylvan of Skyview Ranch NE is located at 151 Skyview Bay NE #2120, Calgary, AB T3N 1B6.I recently acquired this new territory and established a Sylvan center aligned with Sylvan Corporation’s standards. Prior to opening this center, I worked as a Sylvan tutor for one year. I opened my new Sylvan location at Skyview this month. Like many business owners starting out, my journey to becoming a Sylvan owner felt like a roller coaster — with some good news, such as approvals, but also occasional rejections and recommendations for modifications. It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but ultimately, I achieved success through my strong determination to pursue my passion for educational entrepreneurship. This journey was made possible by the constant guidance and support from our Franchise Business Consultant, appointed by Sylvan Corporation, as well as insights from other Calgary franchisees and Sylvan’s comprehensive online training through Sylvan University (SUN) to prepare me for the role of Center Director. I am a Canadian-certified science educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. It has always been my dream to own a tutoring center where I can help students through personalized lessons, which Sylvan enables me to provide. Sylvan is not just an ordinary tutoring center. It’s a place for education enthusiasts committed to helping struggling students through personalized instruction, fostering quality education, and empowering students to realize their dreams of attending university.
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