Exceptional Learning Solutions, a private practice in educational therapy established in 2011 by Sherry Cramer, is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on the southwest side of the city in Covington Creek Professional Village.
Sherry was drawn to educational therapy because of its empathetic, flexible and comprehensive approach to working with clients. Developing a supportive relationship with students is central to the practice of educational therapy. Because educational therapists do not rely on a single methodology, Sherry is free to select instructional techniques based on the needs of the client. Recognizing the multidimensional nature of educational problems, Sherry provides tutoring and direct services related to processing difficulties, basic skill development (reading, writing, math), academic classes, study and organizational strategies, executive skills (self-regulation, planning,etc.) and school-related social/emotional issues. Sherry also assists families with school concerns and locating additional resources.
Licenses/Certifications
 Association of Educational Therapists (AET)
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Certified in Special Education (State)
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Professional Educational Therapist (ET/P)
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Master's Degree
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Education
EDUCATION
BS in Education with High Distinction MS in Education
Indiana University, 1972 Indiana University, 1974
Major: English Education Major: Secondary Education
Minors: Psychology, Sociology Minor: Reading
Additional 80-plus credit hours earned from the University of St. Francis, Ball State University and Indiana University for certifications in Learning Disabled, Severely Emotionally Handicapped, Mild Disabilities and Visually Impaired and for coursework in Severe Disabilities
SOME PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS
Guided Reading, 2006-2007
Wilson Language, 2006
Lindamood-Bell LIPS and Seeing Stars, 2005
Research to Practice: Advances in Reading and Literacy, 2005
Learning Disabilities, Their Social-Emotional Impact & Testing Considerations, 2005
Project Read Phonology, 2002
Orton-Gillingham Advanced Language with Practicum, 2000
Orton-Gillingham Basic Language with Practicum, 1998
Laubach Reading, 1977
Bio
Sherry began her professional career as a substitute teacher, tutor and high school English teacher. After becoming certified in learning disabilities, she spent 30 years as a special education teacher. During this time, Sherry earned several other certifications in special education and developed a passion for teaching struggling readers.
Sherry has been a volunteer for the Fort Wayne Literacy Council, Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and the Learning Disabilities Association of Indiana.
In 1983, Sherry was named Indiana ACLD’s Teacher of the Year. In 2000-2001, she received the Shirley Luhn Steele Excellence in Education Award from Indiana Branch of IDA.
Sherry retired from teaching in 2010 and pursued an endorsement in educational therapy. She was accepted by the Association of Educational Therapists and has been in private practice since 2011.
Memberships
Association of Educational Therapists
International Reading Association
International Dyslexia Association
Learning Disabilities Association
CHADD
CHADD
Recommendations
Payments Accepted
cash, check
Hours
after school
Cost/Session
$40.00/hour
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Educational Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder
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Dyslexia
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Evaluation and Testing
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Language Processing Problems
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Learning Disabilities
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Low Academic Self-Esteem
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Math Disabilities
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Study Skills Development
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Reading and Writing Difficulties
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School and Test Anxiety
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Special Education
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Social Skills Development
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Tutoring
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Asperger's Syndrome
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