by Dr. Celeste Kellar | Oct 1, 2024 | New Port Richey, Riverview, Tampa
What is a Therapeutic Educational Environment? At Pepin Academies, an essential component of our educational model of learning is our Therapeutic Educational Environment. But what exactly does that mean? It means that Pepin Academies supports students with unique...
by Dr. Celeste Kellar | Sep 19, 2024 | New Port Richey, Riverview, Tampa
Celebrating Pepin Academies 25th Anniversary A Story of Innovation and Inclusion As we celebrate the Pepin Academies 25th anniversary, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our humble beginnings and the journey that has led us to become the largest Exceptional...
by Dr. Celeste Kellar | Jun 21, 2024 | New Port Richey, Riverview, Tampa
The Importance of Belonging In Education. At Pepin Academies, our motto, “Where Belonging Leads to Learning,” encapsulates our core special educational philosophy. We firmly believe that students must feel a sense of belonging before they can fully engage in the...
by Dr. Celeste Kellar | May 15, 2024 | New Port Richey, Riverview, Tampa
Every Class is a Special Education Class. At Pepin Academies, every class is a special education class. Our entire student body comprises exceptional students, and all our teachers are either certified in Exceptional Student Education (ESE) or are actively working...
by Dr. Celeste Kellar | Feb 28, 2024 | Learning, New Port Richey, Riverview, Tampa
Universal Design and technology have dramatically changed how we can teach and assist individuals with disabilities. Thank you for reading our Pepin Academies blog, my name is Dr. Celeste Kellar, Director of Grant Administration and former Principal of Pepin Academies...