In this edition of THE RUSSIAN-AMERICAN EDUCATION FORUM which is dedicated to the field of Special Education, it seems fitting to include the very human and personal views of one American who took part in the recent conference in Kursk between Russian and American Educators. It has been 18 years since my first journey to Russia. During that span of time I have often reflected on the deep connection that I have felt with Russia and all of the people I have met. That journey helped me gain new insight into myself and the world we live in. It has helped shape the direction of my views and my life, in general. So when Jack McGurgan, President of the Amerus Exchange, asked me to take part in the March 2012 seminar on Inclusive Education to be held in Kursk, I was ecstatic! I always knew I would return to Russia someday.