About

Unlocking Potential. One Student at a Time.

Our Commitment

We believe that:

Every student learns differently
Individualized instruction changes outcomes
A safe, supportive environment builds confidence
Education access should not depend on income

Our focus has always been — and will always remain — the success of the children we serve.

Our Impact

Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences (MCLD) is a nonprofit educational organization serving students and families throughout Rochester and Oakland County.

Founded: 1988
Years Serving the Community: More than 35 years
Nonprofit Status: 501(c)(3) charitable organization eligible for tax-deductible donations
Students Served Since Founding: Over 3,000 students
Staff Expertise: Tutors are credentialed educators, many current or former teachers

Founded by local educators committed to helping all children succeed, Meadowbrook Center was created as a place where students with learning differences could receive individualized support in a caring, welcoming environment.

Unlike franchise tutoring programs, Meadowbrook is deeply rooted in the local community and governed by a volunteer board dedicated to making high-quality education accessible to all families.

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Feedback

Parents report increased confidence in their child.

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Individualized Instruction

100% of students receive individualized, one-to-one support.

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Community-Focused

Committed to serving every student — no one turned away based on learning differences.

Who We Serve

Meadowbrook Center works with:

Preschool, K-12, and college-age students
Families referred by teachers, counselors, psychologists, and special education professionals
Students with diagnosed learning differences or those needing academic reinforcement

Meadowbrook Center has received recognition and community support, including:

Rochester Lions Club awards
Rochester Junior Women’s Club recognition
Grants from local foundations

Support Our Mission

As a nonprofit organization, we rely on donations to provide scholarships for families who otherwise could not afford specialized educational support.

Meadowbrook Center For Learning Differences

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Brandy Misra

22:19 20 Oct 25

Gary has tutored both of my high school daughters in Geometry and Honors Pre-Calc. He is someone who supports not just our children’s education, but their growth as learners and individuals. It’s been a pleasure working with him.

Karl Z

00:24 15 Oct 25

This place is Great! They have tutor for every subject and any situation. Priced extremely fair.

Steve Angersbach

20:26 16 Sep 25

Personalized tutoring from educators with years of experience in our school district. We have seen significant growth in our child and would highly recommend

Mariah Wilkerson

11:23 12 Sep 25

My daughter has been going to Meadowbrook center for learning for about 4 months and has been feeling more confident in Math. Linda is the absolute best. She’s so sweet, kind and knowledgeable I recommend her 10/10

Karen Hernacki

20:13 16 Jun 25

Meadowbrook Center for Learning differences has been phenomenal for both of my children. My son has a vision disorder which makes reading tiring and it can be a slow process. He has been coming for math tutoring (Ms Kareem, then Mr. Hedlund) for 4 years and his confidence has increased dramatically (and has gone from a 'C' math student to an 'A' math student). His tutors have developed a tutoring plan to work ahead of where the class is, so he feels prepared for the lesson each week and they review after quizzes/exams to improve understanding of the material as needed.

My daughter worked with Mr. Hedlund (who took her as a student last minute) to improve her SAT math score. She then worked with him for her pre-calc class. She had a great experience as well.

The tutors here are kind and flexible. They really care about their students and work to develop plans that work for each student's needs

Carrie Briskin

21:30 14 Jun 25

My daughter has been working with Gary since February on her SAT math skills. His patience and his ability to explain things to her at a level that she understands has given her confidence and has helped to increase her score. When working through areas of math, Gary has walked concepts back to ensure that her foundation is solid and works to give her tools to solve problems in a timed situation. He shows a true investment in her success. I highly recommend Gary for test prep, or math assistance in general.

Marvie Neubauer

14:14 02 Jun 25

The tutors, staff, administration, everyone there loves teaching and loves our kids. You can tell from the effort they put into the kids that they are invested in their learning. I am so thankful to have found them. I highly recommend them. My kids have gone there for math and Spanish.

Deanne Grigg

23:42 29 May 25

Meadowbrook Learning has been a wonderful help for both of my daughters. Gary has been instrumental in helping them both master Physics and Pre-Calc/Calc. They both appreciate the numerous different ways he can approach a problem so they can better understand the material. Gary has been patient with them and given them confidence to succeed in test taking. Aside from his great teaching ability, he’s a wonderful man. The girls often refer to him as an extra grandpa. I think their comfort with him helps them ask questions and not feel embarrassed.

J Cadman

20:23 20 Feb 25

Meadowbrook Center for Learning has been an incredible resource for our family! They helped our son catch up in math. His tutor, John, made a subject that was once a struggle something he actually looked forward to. That’s no small feat! They support learners of all ages with a variety of services, but we were especially impressed with their math expertise. If you’re looking for patient, knowledgeable, and effective tutoring, I highly recommend this organization.