Teachers rank among the most significant members of our community, yet being one of the most underappreciated.
It takes a unique someone to devote their life to imparting knowledge, acting as an inspiration, offering counsel, and mentoring future generations.
We frequently hear about teachers going above and above for others, and especially for the kids under their care.
Jonathan Oliver, a physical education teacher at WG Nunn Elementary in Valdosta, Georgia, is one such hero.
Oliver received recognition for his thoughtful gesture towards a kindergartener while officiating a basketball game.
He was only too delighted to aid one of his students when she sought his assistance.
The coach went into action when Kristen Paulk, a kindergartener on Oliver’s basketball team, begged him to assist her in putting her hair back in a ponytail.
Oliver appeared focused as he struggled to tie young Kristen’s tresses back away from her face, kneeling on a basketball to get to her level. He had no idea that he was being recorded, though.
In truth, Kandice Anderson, a different elementary school teacher, recorded the coach’s kind act and then uploaded it on YouTube, where he earned fervent praise from the general public.
The title of the viral video read: “When your job goes beyond teaching!”
