RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — CBS12 News’ next “Teacher Feature” incorporates hands-on manipulatives and assistive technology to meet students’ needs who struggle with developmental disabilities at one Palm Beach County charter school.
Ann Kihohia teaches 6th – 12th grade special abilities students at The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Bodwell Academy in Riviera Beach. She has been an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program teacher for 15 years, helping her student’s build what she calls a personalized “life toolbox” of strategies to manage daily challenges.
“My teaching style is consistency as well as connections, because overall they are teenagers. So, if the lesson does not make a connection, they will go to sleep on you. I make sure that my lessons have an in-depth connection with each student, a personal connection with each student. Therefore, we have to connect the academic standards along with Activities that are happening in their life. Things that are relevant to them such as music, entertainment, clothing shoes,” said Kihohia…