Helping Hillsboro students since 1998
Founded by two Hillsboro School District teachers with a passion for helping westside families learn and thrive. That vision continues today.
“Tutoring — it works!”
Hillsboro Learning Center opened in historic downtown Hillsboro in 1998, founded by two local teachers who believed every student deserves individual attention. Their motto captured it simply: Tutoring — it works!
Our goal is to help students help themselves — guiding them until they become independent, confident learners. Along the way we help students develop a love of learning and improve their work and study habits, self-esteem and confidence.
Nothing makes us prouder than a student walking in, beaming, to tell us they aced the test.
Sherri Meshke Rae
Owner & Director
Sherri became the owner of Hillsboro Learning Center in September 2019. She has strengthened the tutoring program, created a new early learning environment, and partnered with local organizations — Bag&Baggage, Balance Fitness, NW charter schools, Westside Swap n’ Play and the homeschooling community — to support Hillsboro families.
Before HLC, Sherri founded and directed Misty Mountain Learning Center, a Montessori-based early childhood program in Puyallup, Washington, and owned a family child care home. Since moving to Hillsboro in 2010 she has worked as a nanny, early childhood educator and tutor, home-environment organizer, and curriculum consultant for local child care and preschool programs.
- BS in Elementary Education, University of Idaho (minors in Child Development & Social Science)
- Montessori certification, ages 3–6
- Step 10 recognition, Oregon Registry
- CPR/First Aid certified; Oregon & federal background checks
Outside the center, Sherri loves beading, cooking, gardening, photography, yoga, hiking and local festivals with her husband, Steve — and being a grandma.
Patient experts, carefully matched
Every student is placed with a tutor who has mastered the concepts in their specific area of need.
Subject mastery
Tutors are matched by subject and grade level — from early literacy to calculus.
Patience & encouragement
A positive, “I can” approach that builds confidence along with skills.
Clear communication
Frequent feedback for parents and coordination with teachers when helpful.
Tour the center
A large front room surrounded by five individual tutoring rooms, plus a dedicated early learning room for our Little Scholars.
Come see us in person
Schedule a visit to meet Sherri, tour the space and talk through your student’s goals.