Improving Reading & LearningParent & Student Testimonials
Hear from families whose children have experienced transformation through our assessment-driven tutoring and cognitive training.
"The time and effort you have put into tutoring W these past 2.5 years have made an incalculable difference in his life. Not only can he read, but he can read well. His confidence and self-esteem are intact. But most of all, he treasusres you. He knows how much you have helped him and that impression is so strong that it likely will not fade as he lives out his days. Thank you. We are so very grateful! "
From a Card by the Parents of a K-2 Student
Barton Reading & Spelling
"I am incredibly grateful for the support and dedication Mrs. Gaffney provides. She is thorough, organized, and keeps me informed with detailed weekly reports that help us track my son’s progress. My son, who has ADHD, genuinely looks forward to every session because she makes learning engaging and enjoyable. I have seen both his confidence and skills grow, and I highly recommend her to any family seeking a caring and effective tutor."
Mother of a Current 3rd Grade Student
Orton-Gillingham Personalized Lessons and SOI Test & Program
"Sherryl Gaffney is a reading whisperer. I have watched her work with students who couldn't make progress for years jump more than a year's growth in less than a year. She never gives up on her learners. If one intervention method doesn't work, she will keep going until she finds the one that does. Whether it's Orton-Gillingham or Structures of Intellect (SOI), Sherryl is always thinking outside of the box. She's worth her weight in gold!"
Previous Principal at Heritage Academy Augusta
Orton-Gillingham & SOI Programs
A Drawing from a Previous K-2 Student
Barton Reading & Spelling
"When our son’s first-grade teacher informed us that he was struggling to keep up with the class, we reached out to Mrs. Gaffney for assistance. Her expertise in the SOI program astounded us, and she skillfully utilized the assessment to create a personalized tutoring plan that catered to his unique needs. After a year of dedicated work with Mrs. Gaffney in the first grade, our son’s math and reading abilities experienced remarkable improvements! The tears that used to accompany our son’s school commute are a thing of the past. Now, he enters school with confidence, knowing that he has the tools and support to succeed. What more could a parent desire? We are forever grateful to Mrs. Gaffney and we cannot recommend her enough to the community."
Colleague and Mother of a 1st Grade Student
SOI Test & Program
"We cannot say enough wonderful things about the support Sherryl provided to our son. As a child with dyslexia, learning to read was a difficult journey, but her skill, patience, and genuine care helped him succeed. She guided him through the Barton Reading & Spelling System and gave him the tools and confidence he needed to become a capable reader."
"What set her apart was her ability to make learning engaging and enjoyable. She was always finding creative ways to keep him focused and motivated, such as tossing a ball back and forth while practicing spelling words. Together they created fun games that could go home and played with our family that would reinforce reading rules. Those simple but effective techniques helped him stay engaged and made learning feel less like a struggle and more like an accomplishment."
"Beyond her expertise as a tutor, she truly cared about our son. It was evident in every interaction that she genuinely loved him, believed in him, and was deeply invested in his success. She celebrated his victories, encouraged him through challenges, and helped him develop confidence that extended far beyond reading and spelling."
"The progress he made under her guidance was truly remarkable, and the foundation she helped build has lasted a lifetime. Today, our son is a college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity; a milestone that once seemed far beyond reach during those early struggles with reading. We firmly believe that her dedication, expertise, and encouragement played a significant role in helping him achieve that success."
"We are forever grateful for the positive impact she had on his educational journey and highly recommend her to any family seeking support for a child with dyslexia."
Parents of a Previous WSA Student
Barton Reading & Spelling System