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title: "Veteran, First Responder Duo Awarded Two Sylvan Territories in Texas"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/9ed01e60-3487-4162-a8b7-d68be94e8f6d
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230627_veteran_first_responder_duo_awarded_two_sylvan_territories_in_texas.html
category: "Tutoring"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
segment: "Tutoring"
published: 2023-06-27T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:32:32.251Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/sylvan.jpg
---

# Veteran, First Responder Duo Awarded Two Sylvan Territories in Texas

**TL;DR:** A veteran and first responder duo, Arthur and Nina Fonteneaux, have been awarded two Sylvan territories in Texas to provide educational support to students. Sylvan Learning has been producing proven results for over four decades and serves as a key resource for students nationwide.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-06-27. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230627_veteran_first_responder_duo_awarded_two_sylvan_territories_in_texas.html).*

## Story

Arthur served in the United States Army for 20 years, retiring as a Senior NCO, and currently serves as a State Law Enforcement Officer. His wife, Nina, is also a military Veteran and is now a nurse practitioner working toward her doctorate.

“As first responders, Nina and I have an up-close look at the real needs in our local community,” said Arthur. “We see that students are struggling. We feel the responsibility to provide a welcoming, positive environment for them to get the educational support they need outside of the classroom.”

The Fonteneaux’s saw firsthand the positive impact that Sylvan had on their own children. As a franchise concept, they were also attracted to Sylvan’s proven concept and supportive systems established over the last 45 years.

“We know the product works and are confident these two centers will be a valuable asset to the Addick and Spring Branch communities,” said Nina. “We’re excited to help students reach their full potential.”

Sylvan Learning has been producing proven results for over four decades. Now, it serves as a key resource for students nationwide as they work to recover from pandemic-related learning loss.

“Arthur and Nina are an extremely motivated team, and I have no doubt they will be successful Sylvan franchise owners,” said Jeff Stephenson, Vice President of Franchise Development at Sylvan. “They are dedicated to serving their community and making a difference in the lives of others.”

Transform lives with a Sylvan Learning education franchise. Join a leader in personalized tutoring and build a rewarding business in your community.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- Sylvan Learning (company)
- education franchise (topic)
- franchise award (topic)
- tutoring services (topic)
- veteran franchisees (topic)
- Jeff Stephenson (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230627_veteran_first_responder_duo_awarded_two_sylvan_territories_in_texas.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/9ed01e60-3487-4162-a8b7-d68be94e8f6d).