Student Features and High School High Tech ActivitiesWhen Erica Carter first met Tyler K. during a meeting to discuss his Individualized Education Program plan, she found the then-ninth grader to be quiet and reluctant to participate. “During that transition meeting, his parents spoke more than he spoke,” said Carter, a student coordinator and math teacher for grades nine through twelve at Morningstar […]
The goal of starting a business in the food industry was not always clear to Gulf County High School High Tech student Zoey Ham. Nor, in fact, was any sort of independent future. Ham was held back two years in elementary school due to struggling with an intellectual disability, and had difficulty communicating with others. […]
After struggling in school while living with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder, postsecondary education was just about the last thing on Zach Staubitz’s mind as graduation drew closer. “I loved school, but I wasn’t really looking at college when I was a senior,” said Staubitz. “I was like ‘let me just graduate […]
(Editor’s note: This narrative was contributed by Alexandra “Axel” Garcia, a High School High Tech student from Broward County. The following is Axel’s personal story of the impact participating in the High School High Tech program has had on her career goals, aspirations, and self-confidence.) High school was never easy for me. Living with ADHD […]
After crossing the stage at their high school graduation ceremonies, many alumni of the Florida High School High Tech program for students with disabilities either enter the workforce right away or pursue additional education at a college, university, or technical school. Gulf County’s Aden Hortin heard a different calling when he graduated in 2024. “When […]
CategoriesHigh School High TechFor students and educators alike, the end of the school year is a time for reflection—on lessons learned, relationships forged, and goals achieved. The Madison County High School High Tech program’s end-of-year celebration Tuesday was no exception. With students, parents and local education officials in attendance, the celebration honored Madison’s 2024-25 High School High Tech […]
Orlando, Fla. – AdventHealth is investing $350,000 in The Able Trust youth programs, High School High Tech and Futures in Focus. This gift will be used to expand these programs in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. High School High Tech is a statewide program that improves the high school graduation rate and postsecondary enrollment rate […]
CategoriesHigh School High TechA High School High Tech alumnus and Vocational Rehabilitation client, Thermon participated in an on-the-job training and established himself as a fast learner who went above and beyond his assigned duties.
CategoriesHigh School High TechMy son Richard was diagnosed with high functioning autism at the end of his kindergarten year, and our life changed. Academically, Richard did very well but socially…
CategoriesHigh School High TechMelisa Lewis wanted a career in health care – and she wasn’t about to let her auditory processing deficit and hearing loss keep her from achieving her dream…
