Experts in Education, Psychology, and Child Development
The Cooper Learning Center’s team includes experienced educational and psychological professionals who understand the complex issues contributing to learning, attention, and behavioral challenges.
Our staff members include experienced reading teachers, special educators, and English teachers certified and/or trained in programs such as the Wilson Reading Program, Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program, S.P.I.R.E., Preventing Academic Failure, Read Naturally, and Project Read.
When needed, pediatric physicians from the Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper are available for consultation to support a comprehensive approach to care.
Richard Selznick, PhD, Director
Selznick-r@cooperhealth.eduDr. Selznick is a licensed psychologist, nationally certified school psychologist, adjunct graduate school professor, and university professor of pediatrics. He is also a school consultant and the author of several books, including:
- The Shut-Down Learner: Helping Your Academically Discouraged Child
- School Struggles: A Guide to Your Shut-Down Learner’s Success
- Dyslexia Screening: Essential Concepts for Schools & Parents
As founding director of the Cooper Learning Center (established in 1995), Dr. Selznick oversees a program that assesses and treats a broad range of learning and school-based academic and behavioral problems. Under his leadership, the Cooper Learning Center has become the region’s leading program for clinical services, school consultation, and parent and teacher training.
Dr. Selznick frequently speaks at schools, conferences, and parent forums in the U.S. and internationally.
Sarah Gardner, Lead Learning Therapist
gardner-sarah@cooperhealth.edu
Sarah Gardner joined the Cooper Learning Center in 2002 with extensive experience working with children who show signs of mild, moderate, and severe dyslexia and other learning disabilities. She Sarah oversees school district contracted remediation and replacement services with the Cooper Learning Center, the Learning Therapy Program, and the Camden Summer Outreach Reading Program. She also serves as a key contact for parents with questions about programming, scheduling, and school-related concerns.
Carmen Borrero, Division Coordinator
borrero-carmen@cooperhealth.edu
Carmen Borrero is the program’s office coordinator and helps families with scheduling and billing issues.