The Carraway Center for Teaching & Learning in Birmingham, using insights from cognitive neuroscience, gives children the self-esteem and learning skills they need to succeed in school.
A learning specialist for 26 years, founder and CEO Kimberly Carraway opened the Birmingham center in 2022 after opening the first center in Nashville in 2001.
“I’m from Birmingham and have a passion for this community,” said Carraway, a Mountain Brook native and Briarwood grad.
She’s also passionate about her work.
“I've never met a student who can’t improve in whatever they’re struggling with,” Carraway said. “We’re very committed and loyal to working with the families to find out what each student needs.”
The center has excellent tutors. “We only hire the best of the best,” she said.
Students can get help with reading, math and science, ACT and SAT prep, and more.
Carraway has degrees in cognitive studies and elementary education from Vanderbilt University and in learning and teaching from Harvard University.
A pioneer in the young field ofneuro-education, Carraway specializes in the integration of cognitive neuroscience with teaching and learning.
“I travel nationally and internationally to train teachers on applying brain research to instruction,” said Carraway. She also wrote the book “Transforming Your Teaching,” an invaluable resource for teachers.
Her level of expertise in neuro-education makes The Carraway Center unique.
The center takes a personalized approach. “We meet individually with parents and students and design instruction to meet their needs,” Carraway said.
The center puts students at ease with “a cozy, low-stress atmosphere,” she said. “Our place feels like a home.”
The Carraway Center is located at 3135 Green Valley Road in Vestavia. For more information, call 205-837-4700 or go to carrawaycenterbirmingham.com.
