My son's special needs teacher . Every single morning she welcomes each child with a smile and hug. Her kindness, compassion and PATIENCE has helped develop my son, who was basically non-verbal one year ago, into a happy, hugging, chatty little boy.She has NEVER lowered the bar for these children with challenges, rather she helps lifts THEM up to achieve. And not only does she give of herself 100% every day during the school year, she gives up her summers to teach in the summer program for all our of special angels. She is a gift!!!