Athena is a bright new face in the after-school learning center market co-founded by two experienced entrepreneurs that have spent their careers in the franchise and education industries. The business model has been well thought out for today’s economic and education climate, and also designed for the single-unit operator as well as the multi-unit operator. The programs offered in the center are directly aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The technology that is in place at the operational level in the center is cutting-edge and allows the center to run effectively and efficiently. The programs offered along with the technology in the center will give you the competitive edge in the marketplace.
Mark Mele and Deven Klein are co-founders of Athena Learning Centers. Mark is the CEO and Deven is the COO, and General Counsel. They started Athena Learning Centers in October 2011. Deven worked for Kumon North America, Inc. for almost 16 years. While at Kumon, he started the Legal Department from scratch and served as VP and Corporate Counsel for 10 years. He then led the Franchise Recruitment and Development Department at Kumon for 5 years while serving on the Executive Management Team. After leaving Kumon, Deven advised franchise systems as a trusted legal and business advisor.
Mark’s career in franchising spans 30 years, 8 of which were in supplemental education franchising with Kumon North America, Inc., Huntington Learning Centers and Oxford Learning. Mark has also worked with notable franchise brands such as Century 21 Real Estate Corporation and Country Inns & Suites by Carlson. His strategic approach to expanding a franchise brand is reflected in his work as Vice President of Franchise Development of Kumon North America, Inc., where his leadership resulted in the opening of over 500 new franchised Kumon learning centers in 4 years.
Athena Learning Centers wants all children to achieve academic success. Our learning centers will serve to help students reach their full potential through the utilization of the best learning materials and the best and most dedicated educators to guide and inspire our students.
Athena is a bright new face in the after school learning center market co-founded by two experienced entrepreneurs that have spent their careers in the franchise and education industries. The business model has been well thought out for today’s economic conditions, and also designed for the single-unit operator as well as the multi-unit operator. The programs offered in the center are directly aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS), which will give you the competitive edge in the marketplace. The technology that is in place at the operational level in the center is cutting edge. This technology allows the center to run effectively and efficiently.
At Athena Learning Centers, franchising is an example of teamwork at its best from a management team that understands the franchise learning center business. We bring together the talents of our dedicated corporate staff and management team to assist you with all aspects of starting and successfully operating your Athena Learning Center.