Winning Essay – APD Dyslexia Scholarship 2019
Julian L., Going to College Every year, Gemm Learning provides a college scholarship for a student who has had to overcome APD or dyslexia or both on the journey to college. We have been providing these scholarships since 2013, and for the first time, this year the...
Empowering Parents with Information
Knowledge Is Power The abundance of challenges facing learners of all ages can be overwhelming. We know so much today about learning styles, medical, physical, and emotional concerns that can impact success. Family history, birth weight or trauma, repeated ear...
Thankful for 10 Years at Gemm Learning
“We should be grateful 365 days per year. However, this time of year we should also reflect on why we are grateful.” Those were the words spoken by Mrs. H, my fourth grade teacher, in front of the classroom on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving – oh so many years ago....
Improving Auditory Processing Helped Benjamin In and Out of the Classroom
Determining Benjamin's Needs Benjamin really didn’t like spelling. During home school lessons with his mother, he often became frustrated and mixed up vowel sounds. They tried a few different programs, working at a kindergarten level, though he was in second grade....
Persistence Overcomes Academic Challenges: Georgia’s Story
Academic Challenges and Concerns As parents, we all hope our children will be able to avoid too many academic challenges. Georgia’s mom began having concerns when her daughter was around 4 ½ years old. As she worked to help prepare Georgia for school, she noticed her...
From Struggling Reader to “A” Student
Samuel Struggled to Read and Write Samuel is an extremely bright young man, who had always been a struggling reader. He has an excellent memory. If his teacher asked him a question, and he could respond orally, he exceeded expectations. But, if he had to read the...
The Gemm Recipe for Success: Hard Work, Timely Support, the Right Programs
We Do Not Hope For Success Stories, We Expect Them There are three recurring themes in most Gemm Learning success stories. Students work hard. Program managers deliver exceptional service. Students are in the right programs at the right time. Obviously the powerful...
How A Testimonials Page Helped A Business Land Its Marketing Chief
As the conclusion of my marketing consulting agreement with a global telecom company approached, I began searching for my next opportunity. Like many business executives heading into a transition, I began by taking stock of my career and re-examining my goals. It...
“Friends of Gemm” Customer Referral Program
There are few things more satisfying than seeing your child return home from school happy. This is especially true if he or she had previously been struggling with a learning difficulty for many months (or years). Gemm families know first-hand how "life changing" our...
Living With Dyslexia — Essay From Desiree’
In her essay, "Living with Dyslexia," Gemm Learning's 2016 Winter Dyslexia Scholarship recipient, Desiree' McHellon, describes her early struggles with dyslexia, how she built confidence, and what she has learned from living with the disability. One of my most...