Profile
Nestled in the heart of the historic Fayetteville, North Carolina, Joy In Learning Discovery Center is an answer to prayer for families seeking specialized therapy services for dyslexia, dysgraphia, high functioning autism, and various other “dis” abilities. The work we do is based on neurology married to education to create educational therapy; a program to help train the brain to be more effective in learning and in life! Cherene Comick, M.Ed, the center’s owner and founder, brings over 20 years of experience as an Exceptional Education director and holds an NILD educational therapist certification since 1994.
Her expertise is in training students how to think, based on Feuerstein theory and is Level 2 trained in Cognitive Enrichment.
Cherene’s passion for empowering students with varying disabilities and learning differences shines through the center’s effective strategies and personalized designed therapy sessions. At Joy In Learning, each child is embraced for their unique strengths and challenges, and encouraged to be all that they can be as they learn and grow academically, cognitively, emotionally and perceptually.
Parents looking for expert tutoring tailored to their child’s needs will find a welcoming community at Joy In Learning Discovery Center.
About our Tutor(s)
Meet the dedicated Educational Therapists at Joy In Learning Discovery Center, founded by Cherene Comick, M.Ed.
Alise McCain is our licensed Educational Teletherapist, providing educational therapy through teletherapy sessions. She has a master’s in Educational Therapy and is certified by the International Dyslexia Association as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist. She had homeschooled her three children and brings much to the Joy In Learning Discovery Center!
Educational Therapist Teresa Tootill is thrilled to offer her services to help students develop and strengthen cognitive processes. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work and is finishing 20 years in the Army, while she works toward a master’s in education with specialization in educational therapy. She is the mother of two, one of whom is neurodiverse.
Intervention Approaches Used
- Orton-Gillingham (OG)
- Wilson Reading System (WRS)
Ages Accepted
- Early Learners (5-6)
- Elementary (7-11)
- Middle School (12-14)
- High School (15-17)
Emotional Support Focus
Emotions can shut down the brain. Many children with varying learning differences experience fear, stress, anxiety and lack of confidence. Each of these is dealt with on an individual basis, and the change in the student is visible after a year of two of educational therapy.
Years of Experience
32 years in educational therapy Professionally Certified
23 years as Exceptional Education Director at private school in Pennsylvania
School Collaboration
Willing and happy to work with teachers for them to understand what the student will be doing in educational therapy and how this increased load of “work” will make them stronger.
Parent Involvement Offered
Parental involvement is essential to the growth of the student! It indeed takes a village.
Pricing
Depending on what program you are enrolled in; but generally it is @$100/session . Students are enrolled for a year, and billing is done monthly or quarterly.
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What People Say About Us:
Customers find Joy In Learning Discovery Center to be a top-notch tutoring service, with Cherene receiving high praise for her amazing qualities. Parents appreciate her patience, flexibility, and ability to put children at ease during testing.
Students show significant progress and express great satisfaction with her services.