YOU’ RE THE JUDGE!
Rita Pangalangan had twice been named teacher of the year.
It was a proud accolade for the single mum from Walterboro, South Carolina, who juggled her career with caring for her youngest child Cristina, 13.
Cristina had been born with cerebral palsy.
She was unable to speak or walk and needed round
the-clock care, but she was a ‘sweet’ girl who loved cartoons, playing with her toys and being in the swimming pool.
Cristina had a beautiful smile, and she would babble to show excitement or happiness.
Rita and her boyfriend