Really sorry to hear this, it seems very very unfortunate. I'm sure there are others on here that can give you a better answer, but if instructing is where you'll be, look for someone with benefits, lots of students, and high pay.
If it were me, i'd also look into the education field, get the master's degree, and go teach at your aviation university. Not sure how pay is at yours, but, it could be rewarding to help get others through your program. Best of luck to you, sorry to hear about the misfortune. Just keep your head in the game, and on track, sounds like you've got the right mindset already.