Markyo, I also have immense respect for your profession. It takes a special kind of person to be a teacher, but especially to work with disabled children. Do you work directly with these children or have regular contact with them? I'm sure these children (and their parents and caretakers) cherish and appreciate everything you do for them.
Thank you for your comments, but there are many selflless people I work with who continually amaze me by their devotion for these children.
By the way, sorry about your Serena. She probably regrets her decision now -- or she should, anyway!!