So sorry that you did not have any good start with school,

Thank you, but I had a great time in high school and college. Those first years taught me a lot. They were useful when I taught school. Gave me insight into kids who were having trouble. For some kids, things don't get better until they gain greater control of their lives. I learned in those hard years to be rebellious, independent and resourceful. And I learned compassion.

It was worth a few dreadful years :)