Our Staff
Mary L Ruddell
Executive Director
Mary taught mathematics for four years in Prince George’s County, Maryland. She taught 8th grade math, algebra, and geometry. For 20 years Mary served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Hobby House Press, a publishing company located in Grantsville, MD.
Mary Beth Ruddell Strickler
Center Director
Mary Beth served 5 years as an editor and layout manager for Hobby House Press in Grantsville, MD. Her love of children brought her to the field of education. She volunteered at Braddock Middle School’s After School Program and continues a school adoption through her work at Sylvan Learning Center. She is dedicated to ensuring that each child’s program at Sylvan meets his/her individual needs.
Sharon Farrell
Instructor
A retired teacher with over 30 years of experience in the classroom, Sharon enjoys working with elementary age children and helping them learn academic skills.
Jennifer Goldsworthy
Instructor
An early education teacher for the past ten years, Jennifer is energized by the opportunity to work at Sylvan. She has the experience of working with Sylvan students in her school classroom and was pleased with the changes that Sylvan can make to academics as well as confidence and self-esteem.
Carrol Kennell
Instructor
Carrol was drawn to the education profession by her passion for helping children to succeed. Carrol believes every child possesses the “power” to be a successful student. She knows some students need a little guidance in discovering this “power.” For this reason, Carrol became an instructor at Sylvan. Carrol encourages her students to do their best and shows them how they can take the skills they are taught at Sylvan and apply them to their schoolwork.
Stacey Raley
Instructor
As a special educator, Stacey knows what individualized programs can do to help students gain the skills they need. She enjoys working with the variety of ages, abilities, positive attitudes, and experiences each child brings to his/her Sylvan experience.
