(Some of) the story so far...

I thought I better get this started (Jillian, I know your dying to read this, hopefully it will be entertaining, haha) so here goes....
Maybe I should start with some background info... I am currently in a Master's program training to be a teacher, it's dual cert so I will be qualified to teach P-3 and special ed. I absolutely LOVE it!
Back in 2006 I started working at a summer camp in upstate NY. At the time I was taking some time out of my undergrad degree (Physiotherapy) due to illness and wanted to do something worthwhile. I applied to Camp America and was placed at a special needs camp. Needless to say I was very nervous! Although the first summer was hard, I learnt a lot and I fell in love with the campers. Camp has turned into a bit of an addiction and I have now been going for 6 SUMMERS. Wow. I have met so many wonderful and inspiring people there, it really is a magical place. Now I know it sounds cheesy but this place has really changed my life. It made me realise that Physio really wasn't for me; I knew by 2008 that I wanted to work with special needs children, I just wasn't sure in what capacity. After finally getting some experience in a school in England I realised I wanted to be a teacher (after many years of stating that teaching really wasn't for me!).
So after working for a few years in England and saving like mad I arrived in the USA, ready to complete my Masters. And here I am! I currently live with a wonderful family who I met at camp; they have two fabulous children who I adore. Everyday I am grateful for being where I am and I LOVE MY LIFE!!!