We live in a rural community, small school, two teachers, 20-25 students, nx nearest school two hundred miles away. A few years back, there was some talk about closing the school as occurs from time to time. Wifey said it wasn’t in the cards due to the numbers of intensive spec ed. She said that she would retire and continue teaching the same kids half days rather than leaving the area. No joke, that’s how satisfied she is with her career. How many other freepers honestly feel the same about their careers?
That is awesome! It really is a blessing to do this work.