Georgia special education teacher organizes first overnight trip for 31 students
Atlanta's 11Alive covered the Great Wolf Lodge trip, the first overnight trip organized for 31 students with special needs in Commerce City Schools. Watch the full story above, or on 11Alive's YouTube channel.
What viewers are saying
A selection of comments left on 11Alive's YouTube video. Each one links to the original comment.
"We loved every minute of it!!! So fortunate. It was truly a blessing. The kids were so happy, and had the greatest time."
— @kennishadavis1680 on YouTube
"This is my school! Those kids are the highlight of our school system and it was so awesome seeing them go on this trip!"
— @annae2481 on YouTube
"This. All children must feel included and a part of the school. This will be the highlight of their school experience."
— @patsycathcart1 on YouTube
"Thank you! I am a special education teacher and an Autism Mom. Stories like this remind me that not everyone is cruel."
— @ericabermudez473 on YouTube
"As a person with autism, this story made me very happy. I was happy the students got to do many fun things out in the community. Kudos to the teacher and all those who made this possible."
— @M.Mayfield5777 on YouTube
"What an amazing gift.. As a previous special educator and someone legally blind this makes my heart happy"
— @audreywilliamson1035 on YouTube
"As someone with special needs, thank you so much for giving my fellow community a day filled with fun and full of memories they will never forget. God Bless you!"
— @muppethollz on YouTube
"I'm crying happy tears! As a caregiver myself, I want to hug this teacher in gratitude!"
— @rebekahhesketh1220 on YouTube
"This is so heartwarming. Stories like these give me hope for humanity. Especially as an adult who has disabilities myself."
— @KaylaPearlCPNinja on YouTube
"More schools and programs need to have activities such as this for those with special needs!"
— @jeannehall6546 on YouTube
Video: 11Alive. Comments collected from YouTube on September 29, 2026.