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title: "Sylvan Learning Featured in Pleasantville Patch Business Spotlight"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/dea7f66d-4a26-49a0-83f7-75e8e7c32515
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/sylvan-learning-featured-in-pleasantville-patch-business-spotlight-2712506
category: "Tutoring"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Tutoring"
published: 2020-03-12T20:15:04.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:28:03.402Z
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# Sylvan Learning Featured in Pleasantville Patch Business Spotlight

**TL;DR:** Natalie DiPaolo, a former biology teacher, opened a Sylvan Learning center in Pleasantville, New York, providing individualized learning plans for students. Sylvan Learning provides individualized learning plans to cater to each student’s needs.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2020-03-12. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/sylvan-learning-featured-in-pleasantville-patch-business-spotlight-2712506).*

## Story

**According to an article in** **Pleasantville Patch****, Natalie DiPaolo, a former biology teacher from Yonkers, opened a** **Sylvan Learning** **in Pleasantville, New York this past December. DiPaolo, an educator at heart, had been working with students for over 20 years when she decided to join the tutoring franchise,** **Sylvan Learning****.**

**"We have seen so many former teachers come into our system and thrive,” said Vice President of Franchise Development Georgia Chasen.“Natalie is one of our latest franchisees who took the path to business ownership after a history of teaching, and we are looking forward to seeing what the future holds for her center.”**

**Sylvan Learning provides individualized learning plans to cater to each student’s needs. When asked how Sylvan Learning stands out from the rest, DiPaolo told the Patch, “The method engages children and builds confidence. It has been proven to work.”**

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- franchise development (topic)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- Sylvan Learning (company)
- business ownership (topic)
- education (topic)
- tutoring services (topic)
- Pleasantville (location)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/sylvan-learning-featured-in-pleasantville-patch-business-spotlight-2712506). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/dea7f66d-4a26-49a0-83f7-75e8e7c32515).