The Post and Courier Greenville

GREENVILLE, S.C. —Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty is bringing Kristen Smith, Aileen Neal, Erica James, and Tonya Robinson on board as Sales Agents.

Smith earned her bachelor’s degree from the Metropolitan College of Denver and has worked in management for multiple retailers. However, she found her true passion in figure skating. While she got her start practicing as a competitive figure skater, she has worked as a figure skating and power hockey skating instructor, as well as a choreographer and director of various ice skating productions. She serves on her neighborhood homeowners’ association board and is a guild member for Carolina Ballet Theatre. She is also a member of Hemophilia of South Carolina and an advocate for bleeding disorders, especially Von Willebrand disease. Kristen still coaches figure skating and power skating lessons and loves to spend time with her three children.

Neal earned her bachelor’s degree from Savannah College of Art and Design and began working in graphic design immediately following her graduation. She worked as a graphic designer for Adams Outdoor Advertising and for The Ben Silver Corporation. Neal later worked for iHeart Media as a Digital Content Director before joining Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty.

James earned her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and went on to found The Booty Shop, a female focused fitness studio and bar in downtown Greenville. Besides owning The Booty Shop, James is a national motivational speaker and a graduate of the Riley Institute Diversity Leadership Initiative. She also was a member of Leadership Greenville Class 45.

Robinson has worked as a model for years, including with Wilhelmina International Inc., DirectionsUSA, and Ursula Wiedmann Models. Through these agencies, she has collaborated with many designers, brands, and publications such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Cosmopolitan. She has also provided creative and design input for various projects. Locally, Robinson is a volunteer and mentor for Pendleton Place in Greenville, which offers programs to ensure child welfare and family stabilization.

“We are thrilled to be bringing these four on board,” said Joan Herlong, the company’s CEO. “They all possess a wide range of experience involving working with people, and I know they will be naturals in their roles.”

About Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty:
Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty is one of the leading and most trusted names in real estate in Greenville. Joan Herlong founded the company in 2011 as AugustaRoad.com Realty. In 2017, Sotheby’s International Realty persuaded the company to affiliate and become Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby’s International Realty. The company has more than doubled in both agent count and production volume since that time. Learn more at www.jha-sothebysrealty.com.

About Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC
Founded in 1976 to provide independent brokerages with a powerful marketing and referral program for luxury listings, the Sotheby’s International Realty network was designed to connect the finest independent real estate companies to the most prestigious clientele in the world. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY), a global leader in real estate franchising and provider of real estate brokerage, relocation and settlement services. In February 2004, Realogy entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Sotheby’s, the operator of the auction house. The agreement provided for the licensing of the Sotheby’s International Realty name and the development of a full franchise system. Affiliations in the system are granted only to brokerages and individuals meeting strict qualifications. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC supports its affiliates with a host of operational, marketing, recruiting, educational and business development resources. Franchise affiliates also benefit from an association with the venerable Sotheby’s auction house, established in 1744.

UPSTATE, S.C.—Parents looking to help their children maintain and grow their knowledge before the school year begins will find plenty of options in the programs offered by Sylvan Learning Centers across the Upstate.

This summer, Sylvan will offer summer camps as well as personalized tutoring. While the camps will allow for students to work on skills in groups, the tutoring will allow for guidance in more specific areas, tailored to your child’s needs. Tutoring is available to all students grades K-12.

“This past academic year has been hard on everyone, parents and students alike,” said Amy Gardner, franchise owner of Sylvan in the Upstate. “Sylvan’s summer programs offer the unique opportunity for students to learn more about subjects they may struggle or just want to enhance their knowledge in, in an environment where they will have fun learning.”

With locations in Greenville, Taylors, Spartanburg and Anderson, The summer camps offered in the Upstate this June are:

Greenville/Taylors
Kindergarten Kickstart: Kindergarten Kickstart helps students gain the fundamental reading and writing skills they will need for kindergarten. It will be held on Tuesdays from June 8 until August 10 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Adventures Book Club: Intended for students between second and fourth grade, Adventures Book Club is partnered with Magic Tree House to help students read one book per class. The camp also includes videos, STEM-based activities, and crafts. It will be held on Thursdays between June 8 and August 12 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Mad Science I: Held 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday from June 21 through 24, Mad Science I is for students between first and third grade and allows for them to explore concepts like speed, motion, gravity, and sound.
Mad Science II: Students between fourth and sixth grade are able to explore scientific ideas such as flight, forces, electricity and magnetism. The camp is held at the same time and on the same dates as Mad Science I.
Fraction Action I: Designed to help your child between third and fifth grade gain confidence working with basic fractions, Fraction Action I works with modeling and writing fractions, finding equivalent fractions, and performing basic mathematical functions with fractions. Fraction Action I will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Monday through Thursday between June 28 and July 1
Fraction Action II: Fraction Action II is aimed at students between fifth and seventh grade and is meant to improve advanced fraction skills. The camp will be held at the same time and on the same dates as Fraction Action I.
Super Structures Engineering Camp: This camp gives third through fifth grade students the opportunity to build, explore and test the 7 basic bridge types. It is held from Monday through Thursday on June 28 through July 1 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

Spartanburg
Kindergarten Kickstart: This camp will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. from June 9 through August 11.
Innovation Station: Wind and Water: This camp allows students between second and fifth grade to use renewable resources in order to lift an object off the floor and onto a higher level. It will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday through Friday, June 21 through June 24.
Mad Science: Students between first and fifth grade go on three “missions” to explore scientific concepts such as speed, motion, chemistry, gravity and sound. The camp is held from June 28 until July 1, Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

Anderson
Kindergarten Kickstart: This camp will be held on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. from June 9 through August 11.
STEM Camp I: Students in first and second grade who are enrolled in STEM Camp I will collaborate on activities that build their STEM knowledge and skills. The camp will be held from June 21 through June 24 on Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
STEM Camp II: STEM Camp II focuses on building STEM skills through fun activities and collaboration for students between third and sixth grade. It will be held Monday through Thursday, 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. from June 28 until July 1.

For more information on these and camps later in the summer, as well as personalized tutoring go to:
Greenville: /locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/greenville-sc
Spartanburg: /locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/spartanburg-sc
Anderson: /locations.sylvanlearning.com/us/anderson-sc

About Sylvan Learning Center:
With more than 40 years of experience and more than 750 points of presence throughout the world, Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of personal learning for students in grades K-12. Sylvan is transforming how students learn, inspiring them to succeed in school and in life. Sylvan’s proven tutoring approach blends amazing teachers with SylvanSync™ technology on the iPad® for an engaging learning experience. Sylvan also leads the way with Sylvan EDGE—STEM and accelerated courses and Sylvan Prep —college and test prep courses. Sylvan supports families through every stage of the academic journey. For more information, visit www.SylvanLearning.com or SylvanLearning.com/blog.