Joys of Special Education

“You look like an alpaca,” the boy said to me.  I had no idea what I was getting into, and I’m glad I didn’t. My first day I introduced myself to a student and he said, “I’m gonna kick this ball in your face.” To which I responded, while unsuccessfully stifling laughter, “No you’re not.” We stared at each other for a moment and then continued on with the worksheet. That was the exact moment I knew I was going to love this job.  I had always wanted to go to school to be a teacher, but when the...