ABOUT
Philosophy and Background
We work with the Head
We work with the Heart
We work with the Whole Child
A B O U T
Dr. Briegel Payne, EdD
Doctor of Education and
Child Development Expert
My name is Dr. Briegel Payne, and I look forward to partnering with you, your child, and your child’s school to develop and implement a learning program that propels your child to reach his or her full potential - and truly love the process of learning.
My experience at various levels of the educational ecosystem, including national educational policy, school-level curriculum planning, classroom teaching, and thousands of hours of private enrichment complemented by educational assessments has shaped the Foundations philosophy. At Foundations, we recognize that every child has the capability and desire to learn, but each child's journey looks different.
Our approach leverages expert assessments that reveal each child's academic strengths and gaps. We use this information, along with an understanding of the child's interests and passions to build a unique learning plan for them, that integrates both academic and social-emotional learning.
Building each learning program is like solving a puzzle to unlock each child's potential. Understanding how each individual child is best suited to learn and process the world around them has a huge impact on how they should be introduced to new information and is foundational to the learning process.
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At Foundations, we aim to unlock your child's love of learning by understanding their unique strengths, challenges, interests and abilities, and building a customized learning plan that best suits their needs.
A P P R O A C H
Building Lifelong Learners
Every child has the natural ability, curiosity, and desire to learn, and to love doing it. At Foundations, we focus on how each child learns in addition to curriculum requirements to create individualized programs that integrate the child’s needs, interests, and abilities into a structured learning plan. We help children develop strategies, tools, and confidence for lifelong learning both in the classroom and out.
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Foundations begins with nationally-recognized, evidence-based, holistic assessments of each child’s learning. This forms the foundation of our individualized plan for each child. We then provide customized tutoring programs, partnering with parents and classroom teachers to create a seamless learning experience for our young learners. Our mission is to build a lifelong love of learning in every child.
Serving Louisville and Beyond
With several locations in the Louisville area, and virtual options for students around the country, the Foundations team is ready to assist with your child's learning journey.
Louisville Area Locations:
Main Office: St. Matthews - 159 St. Matthews Ave, Suite 5
Rolling Fields - 522 Country Ln
Anchorage - Anchorage Presbyterian Church
Virtual - Virtual Assessments and Intervention offered Nationwide