Teachers are often unsung heroes, dedicating their lives to inspiring and mentoring future generations. Jonathan Oliver, a physical education teacher at WG Nunn Elementary in Georgia, exemplifies this commitment.
During a kids’ basketball game, Oliver’s thoughtful gesture went viral. When kindergartener Kristen Paulk asked for help with her ponytail, he kneeling down, focused on tying her hair back.
Unbeknownst to Oliver, teacher Kandice Anderson recorded the moment, posting it on YouTube. The video, titled “When your job goes beyond teaching!” earned widespread praise.
Good Morning America featured Oliver, who expressed surprise at the attention. “We teachers want students to feel at home,” he said. “To me, it was just a ponytail.”
Oliver assists his daughter with hair styling but joked that his expertise ends there. Kristen’s mom, Miyah Cleckley, found the video touching, knowing her daughter’s in good hands.
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