I taught in a local school system for 29 years, retiring in 2009. I taught students in grades K-6, with learning disabilities, mental disabilities and behavior problems, many of whom were also ADD/ADHD. At one time, my regular education colleagues and I created a multi-age program for grades 2-6 where we remediated, challenged, and met the individual needs of our students as a team of caring educators. Our program received a visit from the state because of its commitment to meeting the needs of
