dr. jeannine herron.ix 5. >> the curriculum has instructions in nine different languages helping with students whose second language is english. she has an app called talking shapes that teaches speech sounds to preschoolers and kindergartners. if you have been inspired by someone like dr. herron, nominate that person for a jefferson award online at cbssf.com/hero. we'll be right back. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,, oakland police caught in the middle of a sex scandal involving a teenage girl. we're in court today with *new f. >>> the case caught a ton of attention. oakland police caught in the middle of a sex scandal involving a teenage girl. we're in court today with new details from the teen. that story and more at 5:00. >>> quick check of the forecast. it's going to be hot. >> yes. it's already warming up. 70 degrees in san francisco right now. right here. >> hot. >> i like it. have a great day. >> enjoy it, everyone. ♪[ music ] ,, ♪ >> bill: hey, beautiful. i'm here at my house -- well, soon to be our house -

dr. jeannine herron. ♪[ music ] >> reporter: it's part of a literacy program dr. reated 20 years ago in san rafael called "talking fingers." the neuropsychologist studied how the brain learns and using federal grants, created a multi-sensory approach using technology to help children read and write more easily. >> they see a picture, they say the word, they figure out what the sounds are, they link those sounds to a letter, and the finger stroke. so they are using the eyes, ears and their motor system to link all those things together. >> in the last 20 years, dr. herron's software has reached more than half a million students in all of the states of the u.s., canada and 33 countries. >> you will never write my virus name unless you win the sound game. >> reporter: the lessons are fun. so this girl wants to keep learning. >> it's exciting to city when you pass a level and get a certificate. >> reporter: here at audubon, the technology coordinator says dr. herron's software has taught more than 4,000 students in 17 years. >> the kids love doing this. we find that it