SAN ANTONIO – A special education teacher at Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD has not seen the inside of a classroom in more than two years.
“I can no longer drive,” Chris Dombkowski said. “I have short-term memory issues and a lot of other things that go along with it.”
While his memory is a challenge, Dombkowski said for as long as he can remember, teaching has been his calling.
“Seeing that moment where something clicks is just absolutely glorious,” he said.
Dombkowski said it’s even more rewarding teaching children with special needs. It’s what he did at Steele High School.
“It’s amazing just to see somebody go from, you know, not being able to take care of themselves to making a meal for themselves or being able to take care of things at home,” Dombkowski said.
While his students brought him joy, Dombkowski said some caused pain.
“There were pinches, bites, kicks, sprains, …