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Welcome to the Lion's Den
SID/PID
Mrs. Powell, Teacher
Mrs. Wiley, Para
Lewiston Elementary
Hello and Welcome to the 2004-2005 School Year!
Tina

Hi, I'm Mrs. Tina Powell,
I am a seasoned Severely/Profoundly Intellectually Disabled Teacher. I hale from the Garden State of New Jersey but did my college years in the South. I am a Graduate of Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. I am married to a wonderful man named Sherman and am the mother of 3 lovely children, Christopher 21, Cicely 19 and Cory 18. My hobbies include singing, watching old movies, reading books and sports.




The Objectives for the Education of Children With Severe or Profound Intellectual Disabilities
*Learn to be as independent as possible within their capabilities
*Learn to behave appropriately within the community
*Learn to follow simple directions
*Learn to entertain themselves appropriately
*Learn to navigate one's environment within their capabilities
*Learn to adjust to change in their environment

Objectives For Parents With Children With Severe or Profound Intellectual Disabilities
*Allow the child to do what they can for themselves
*Patience to allow the child to respond to simple commands
*Speak to your child as though he or she understands you
*Expect them to follow your directions
*Speak and treat you child age appropriately, so that everyone else will

Change in the Focus of Curriculum
The primary consideration is no longer how many skills the child learns...

Rather

How well the child functions at home and in the community.

Additional information:
Best time to reach me: between 8:00-8:30 AM or 1:00-2:00 PM. The phone number is 650-6064 ext.326 or you can email me at tpowell@ccboe.net

Meet our Paraprofessional
Mrs. Glenda Wiley is the parapro for our classroom. She is a wife and mother of three lovely daughters. Her hobbies are reading, listening to music, writing, and baking.
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