Appleton Ranked on Inc. 500/5000

Sept. 6, 2012 - PRLog -- Three year growth of 751% landed Appleton Learning on the 2012 Inc. 5000 list, with an overall position of #508 and #13 rank in the education category. Inc. has celebrated the fastest growing private companies in America for over 30 years and Appleton joins the ranks of notable companies like Under Armour, Microsoft, Pandora and Oracle.

For 26 year old CEO, Glenn Clayton, ranking #508 on the Inc. 5000 is a humble reminder of the days he spent sleeping on a couch at his friends' and families' homes so he could save and invest money in his start up, Appleton Learning, eight years ago.

“I’m fortunate be to surrounded by talented individuals who share my passion for growing Appleton and changing the way the world learns,” said Glenn Clayton. “Our goal is to challenge the status quo in learning and help be a disruptive force for improving education.”

Their growth, according to Clayton, can be attributed to the organization’s appeal to the 21st century learner.  Appleton does this by focusing on academic coaching and individualized learning in a high-tech environment with modern design flare.  If you walk into an Appleton branch, you’ll find a trendy design packed with the latest technology and hip instructors wearing faded Appleton t-shirts.  Appleton uses interactive whiteboards and tablets, and every branch is equipped with a telepresence system to allow for real-time collaboration between educators and students from across the country.  All of this couldn’t be farther from the traditional “tutoring center."

“Education has changed and continues to evolve,” Clayton said. “Students in our modern, digital world demand a different type of education, one that gives them the freedom to engage in the learning process their own way. We’re not afraid to be that disruptive force that challenges the traditional way things have been done in our schools and in one-on-one learning environments.”

Appleton is far from traditional. The company pioneered the use of psychology in the learning environment and created the first personality assessment for students, called geniuStyle™. They are also on the cutting edge of technology and personalized learning…buzz words in today’s education journals.

What’s next for Appleton? With 10 locations open across the southeast, 50 franchise branches under development, and contracts with large school systems, the company’s footprint is quickly expanding to cover the region and the nation.

“Several years ago I attended my high school’s graduation ceremony and a student came over to thank me. He told me that because of Appleton, he walked across the stage to get his high school diploma,” said Clayton. “Talk about goose bumps. That student and so many others motivate me. and it’s to their credit that Appleton has been recognized on the 2012 Inc. 5000 at number 508.”

About Appleton Learning

Appleton Learning is helping the world "Learn Differently" with a modern, individualized approach to learning. Appleton branches, both company and franchise owned, serve individual students with Academic Memberships, Academic Coaching and ACT®, SAT® and PSAT® test prep. Appleton is among the first in the education arena to introduce a membership platform providing full service academic support in the form of homework help, workshops, and academic advising. The company is also known for its trendy facilities that utilize the most high-tech tools for teaching.  Appleton has locations across the Southeast and works with a number of school districts. To learn more about Appleton, including franchising opportunities and school partnerships, visit http://www.appletonlearning.com.

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