Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Hoover on June 6 for GradePower Learning

HOOVER, Ala. - May 23, 2013 - PRLog -- The new GradePower Learning Center, in cooperation with the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce, will host a ribbon-cutting lunch ceremony on Thursday, June 6 at 11am on Hwy. 280 in the Village at Lee Branch. The ceremony celebrates one of the first GradePower locations to open in the United States.

GradePower is the only learning center of its kind in North America that helps students of all grade levels “learn how to learn.” It focuses on “the whole child” by developing not only the student's academic knowledge, but more importantly their cognitive abilities and active thinking skills. Along with basic school skills such as reading and math, GradePower helps students enhance their active thinking abilities, which improves their confidence and self-esteem.

"We're proud to be part of bringing GradePower to the United States," said Michelle and Tony Mauro, Owners of GradePower. "We're even prouder of the fact that the Birmingham area - our home - is one of the first cities in the country to be home to such a unique, innovative learning center.” GradePower is affiliated with Oxford Learning International, which has over 120 locations worldwide. This will be the first of two Birmingham-area locations planned to open this year. Over the next five years, the Mauro's plan to open two additional centers in the Birmingham area. Both Mr. and Mrs. Mauro have masters degrees from the University of Alabama.  

Each GradePower program begins with a dynamic, in-depth assessment of a student's cognitive and academic strengths and weaknesses. This process provides invaluable insight to the parent and student. GradePower then customizes a program where specifically meet each child’s individual needs.

"It's really exciting for the city of Hoover to be home to one of the first GradePower locations in America," said Bill Powell, Executive Director of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. "We get energized when new businesses come to the area. But it's extra special when a business comes to town that helps our youth learn and grow. Everyone wins!"

GradePower Birmingham is located at: The Village at Lee Branch (1401 Doug Baker Blvd. Ste. 105) in Hoover, Alabama, 35242. Contact them by phone at: 205-980-5745.

For more information about GradePower, visit http://www.gradepowerlearning.com. Follow GradePower Birmingham on Facebook and Twitter @GPLBirmingham.