Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Lake Wylie/Clover consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Lake Wylie/Clover 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 Lake Wylie/Clover!
Nancy Shrewsbury
Owner & Executive Director
A compassionate mother, wife, and retired educator has embarked on a new journey. With over 20-plus years as an educator, she decided to open multiple Sylvan Learnings Centers alongside her husband, Joe. Nancy received her BA in elementary education and M.Ed. concentration in reading. She is National Board Certified in literacy for elementary and middle education. Nancy believes that ALL children can learn! She dedicates her patient and caring spirit to seeing each child succeed past perceived limitations. It isn’t about CAN’T but YET! When she isn’t enjoying time with her children Josiah, Claire, and Grace, she loves to hike, indulge in a novel, and travel to experience new cultures.
Justice Martin
Center Director
Full of personality and passion, she is dedicated to helping children thrive and prosper academically. She received her BA in English literature and language from Winthrop University and currently studying to receive her MFA in Motion Pictures and Television from Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, CA. A former English and journalism high school educator, she believes ELA teaches students how to read, write, and communicate. When Justice is not at the center she loves to read fictional novels, write/direct screenplays, and cook!
Laura Stratton
Tutor
Laura, a calm and compassionate retired teacher of 34 years has found her niche at Sylvan Learning. With a Master of Education from University of Virgina, Laura, has a heart dedicated and inclined to tutoring. One of her favorite things to teach is reading! If she’s not at Sylvan Learning, you will find Laura reading, quilting, and listening to meditation music.
Michael Crawford
Tutor
Michael is a former educator and coach in North Carolina with a gift for working with kids. While Michael has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in reading and advanced study skills tutoring. He studied at Belmont Abbey College where he received a Bachelor of Arts. When Michael isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him reading biographies, histories, and indulging in eye opening conversations with others.
Julie Hewlett
Tutor
Julie is an elementary and former Teacher of the Year in York, SC. Collaboration and organization are two traits she uses to paint her personality. With nearly 20 years in education, she loves helping students learn and achieve their goals. While Julie has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in beginning reading, reading, and mathematics. Julie received her degree from Penn State University. When Julie isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her spending time on the lake, hiking, and camping.
Madelynne DeAngelis
Tutor
Madelynne is a recent graduate from the University of Akron and educator in Clover School District. Madelynne received her BA in middle level language arts and social studies. Fun-loving and passionate, she enjoys fostering her students into “lightbulb” moments. Moments that bring her joy are students understanding content they’ve put hard work into learning. If she’s not at Sylvan then you will find her listening to audiobooks, music, crocheting, and DIY projects.
Start your child on the path to academic success today
Give us a call at (803) 810-1163 or fill out the form to discuss your child’s learning goals.
