A 29-year-old teacher at Peace Christian Academy in Hialeah is facing criminal charges after surveillance footage allegedly captured her repeatedly abusing an 8-year-old student with special needs.
Nikol Marie Rodriguez was taken into custody last Thursday following an investigation into several incidents that occurred on March 4.
The victim, who has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD, is described by authorities as non-violent and limited in his ability to communicate beyond simple requests. According to police reports, Rodriguez had been the boy’s educator since August 2024…