Educators
What Educators Are Saying
“The High School High Tech program gives students the opportunity to focus on their goals for life after high school; what steps they need to take and who can help them to reach their goals. Students are able to assess different career choices, and as they do make self discovery about themselves, their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their aptitude to succeed in a specific industry. It enhances students' lives and allow them to interact with other students facing similar challenges, and I’m honored to be apart of the team.”
-Sandra Coke
Exceptional Students Education Teacher
Hallandale High School
Broward County
"HS/HT has been a mutually beneficial experience for Hillsborough Community College. Through HS/HT, students learn how to transition from high school to postsecondary education. In the past three years, all of our HS/HT students have completed community college and continued their education at a university or become employed."
-Denise Giarrusso
Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities
Hillsborough Community College
"The high school years are especially stressful due to the pressures of getting a standard diploma and planning for the future. Just being a part of this program has increased their confidence and self-esteem. They feel good about being a part of something they can talk about with no stigma attached to it."
-Mary Lankford
Exceptional Students Education Teacher
Lake Weir High School
Ocala, FL
"Transition from high school to college or adult life is one of the biggest challenges for young adults with disabilities. The HS/HT Program has been instrumental in preparing our young adults to effectively transition from high school to college. Students who participate in this program are better prepared and better connected to support programs and services at the college level."
Bea Awoniyi, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean of Students/Director of the Student Disability Resource Center
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