Wow, that is messed up. I taught special ed too (middle school LD). I liked it, but hated the entire school system. I taught writing and the reading teacher who had the same kids as me didn't like me. Some other teachers told me she was talking crap about me, probably because the kids all liked me better. I could always hear her yelling at them through the wall. Now I homeschool my kids and have a little homeschooling business. (I don't really make any money though)