Finding a great guitar teacher is not always easy to do but is definitely something that I would recommend keeping an eye out for as you continue to grow as a player. Don't let the bad experience with your local teacher dissuade you - there is a tremendous amount of value in having a dedicated teacher at your side to help accelerate your progress.
In the meantime, being a member of this forum will help you a lot whether you have a teacher you take regular lessons from or not. You are in a great place here. Everyone is very supportive and have great insight to offer - don't be afraid to ask questions about anything because you never know who may also have the same question that just hasn't asked yet.
Have fun with the site and make time for yourself to practice the guitar. You have access to a lot of really great instructors and material that you could benefit from greatly. It can be easy to be overwhelmed because there is so much to learn. Just like the other members suggested - think about what you want to do on the guitar and start working towards that. If you aren't sure how to get started working towards your specific goals, make a post and I am confident some of the members here can make suggestions on ways to get started and what to focus on.
Have fun!
