Meet Our Team
Great Teachers Inspire
Our tutors and staff in Rock Hill consist of passionate educators who love inspiring children to succeed. Warm, caring and great at relating to kids, our tutors in Rock Hill 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 Rock Hill!
Nancy Shrewsbury
Owner & Executive Director
Nancy is a retired educator with over 20 years of experience as an elementary teacher. Nancy’s desire to continue helping children learn and succeed led her and her husband Joe to open two Sylvan Learning locations in Lake Wylie and Rock Hill, SC. Nancy received her BA in elementary education and M.Ed. concentration in reading at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. She is National Board Certified in literacy for elementary and middle education.
Paul Brisbane
Tutor
Paul is a teacher in Lancaster, SC with a gift of fostering relationships and building skills with students. While Paul has many tutoring talents, he finds the greatest joy in ELA and Advanced Study Skills tutoring. He has taught for 23 years with a Masters and Doctorate in Education. When Paul isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find him working out, watching movies, exploring the world, and learning new things consistently.
Lindsay Bueno
Tutor
Lindsay is a teacher in Rock Hill, SC with a gift of patience and thinking outside the box when working with children. While Lindsay has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math, science, and college-prep tutoring. She studied at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. When Lindsay isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her traveling, reading mystery novels, spending time with her family and three nieces.
Debra Moore-Smith
Tutor
Debra is a current scientist and former teacher in South Carolina. With a love for science and kids she wants to use her gifts to strengthen STEM in our local community. While Debra has many tutoring talents, she finds the greatest joy in math, science, robotics, and coding tutoring. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. When Debra isn’t at Sylvan, you’ll find her reading, cooking, and watching science fiction.
Chasity Agurs
Tutor
Chasity Agurs, a recent graduate from the University of South Carolina double majored in Biochemistry and Spanish. Hitting the ground running, Chasity considers herself attentive and determined. She is eager to help students achieve their College Prep and academic goals. If Chasity is not at Sylvan Learning you can find her journaling, reading, and indulging in anything that relates to science.
Craigshon Harrington
Tutor
Craigshon, a patient and insightful lover-of-education is currently pursuing a BA in secondary education at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. He also leads substitute teachers in York School District 1 and is experienced working with students in all grade levels. He enjoys working with both students and adults, helping them grow socially, academically, and emotionally. If he’s not at Sylvan Learning, you can find him watching sitcoms, fantasies, listening to music, and singing.
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