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Gym Teacher Unknowingly Recorded, Mom Sees Video Online

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After a gym teacher was unknowingly recorded with a child at school by one of his colleagues, the footage was posted online. Then, the little girl’s mother saw the video and decided to speak up.

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The footage of the encounter was then posted to social media, where it quickly garnered millions of views. With the video taking the internet by storm, the mother of the child captured in the clip decided to speak up.

It was an otherwise ordinary gym class when kindergartner Kristen Paulk approached Jonathan Oliver to ask if he could put a ponytail in her hair during a basketball activity. The gym teacher, who also happens to be a father of three and often styles his own daughter’s hair, was happy to help, although he admitted that his expertise doesn’t go beyond ponytails. So, Mr. Oliver took a moment to pull back Kristen’s hair, just as she had requested, not knowing that he was being watched.

Not only did someone have eyes on Mr. Oliver during the encounter, but their phone was also trained on him. Unbeknownst to him, his interaction with little Kristen was being recorded as he assisted the kindergartner with her hair.

The sweet moment was then posted to Facebook by assistant kindergarten teacher Kandice Anderson, who wrote, “When your job goes beyond teaching… #CoachO #LoveIt.”

It was a simple act. The 34-year-old Georgia phys ed teacher had only paused the gym class for a brief moment to put the little girl’s hair into a ponytail, but the footage was a hit with online viewers, who found that it brightened their day. The reaction to the video shocked Mr. Oliver, who didn’t even realize that he was being filmed, according to Good Morning America.

“It was a good thing she asked for a ponytail,” Jonathan Oliver said with a laugh. “Anything else, I’d say, ‘You better ask your mom,’” he jokingly added. As for the instant fame, he was admittedly surprised by the overwhelming attention the video received.

“It was shocking to me that it got that much attention because we all do it.” Saying that teachers want to make their students “feel like they’re at home and that they enjoy being here,” Mr. Oliver added, “We try to love on them as much as possible. To me, it was just a ponytail.”

However, many saw it as so much more, including the little girl’s mother, Miyah Cleckley, who was moved enough by the video to speak up. “I always know that Kristen is in very good hands with him,” Cleckley said of the P.E. teacher, who made the extra effort to put her daughter’s hair in a ponytail. “I thought it was really cute because her father he does their hair a lot. We have five girls and one son so when I’m working he has to pick up the weight of doing their hair.”

While the video is incredibly heartwarming, one also has to wonder if society is setting the bar rather low when it comes to what we expect from teachers and how they interact with our children. According to this teacher, it is not out of the ordinary for educators to genuinely care about their students.

However, the reaction to the video seemingly suggests otherwise. Of course, we have countless “bad teacher” stories flooding the news to thank for that, but isn’t it also disheartening that we find such a simple act to be so moving, rather than just the norm?

Of course, this isn’t said to downplay Jonathan Oliver’s kindness but rather to point out where such compassion may be missing among other educators. Even the now-viral teacher himself admits that the reaction is a shocking one for a gesture so small. I guess it just goes to show that acts of kindness don’t have to be grand to be heartwarming and capable of touching the hearts of millions.

Sometimes, it’s the simplest, most straightforward goAfter a gym teacher was unknowingly recorded with a child at school by one of his colleagues, the footage was posted online. Then, the little girl’s mother saw the video and decided to speak up.

Jonathan Oliver, a physical education teacher at WG Nunn Elementary School in Valdosta, Georgia, was unknowingly recorded by one of his colleagues as he paused during gym class to engage with one of his students.

The footage of the encounter was then posted to social media, where it quickly garnered millions of views. With the video taking the internet by storm, the mother of the child captured in the clip decided to speak up.

It was an otherwise ordinary gym class when kindergartner Kristen Paulk approached Jonathan Oliver to ask if he could put a ponytail in her hair during a basketball activity. The gym teacher, who also happens to be a father of three and often styles his own daughter’s hair, was happy to help, although he admitted that his expertise doesn’t go beyond ponytails.

So, Mr. Oliver took a moment to pull back Kristen’s hair, just as she had requested, not knowing that he was being watched. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Not only did someone have eyes on Mr. Oliver during the encounter, but their phone was also trained on him. Unbeknownst to him, his interaction with little Kristen was being recorded as he assisted the kindergartner with her hair. The sweet moment was then posted to Facebook by assistant kindergarten teacher Kandice Anderson, who wrote, “When your job goes beyond teaching… #CoachO #LoveIt.”

It was a simple act. The 34-year-old Georgia phys ed teacher had only paused the gym class for a brief moment to put the little girl’s hair into a ponytail, but the footage was a hit with online viewers, who found that it brightened their day. The reaction to the video shocked Mr. Oliver, who didn’t even realize that he was being filmed, according to Good Morning America.

“It was a good thing she asked for a ponytail,” Jonathan Oliver said with a laugh. “Anything else, I’d say, ‘You better ask your mom,’” he jokingly added. As for the instant fame, he was admittedly surprised by the overwhelming attention the video received.

“It was shocking to me that it got that much attention because we all do it.” Saying that teachers want to make their students “feel like they’re at home and that they enjoy being here,” Mr. Oliver added, “We try to love on them as much as possible. To me, it was just a ponytail.”

However, many saw it as so much more, including the little girl’s mother, Miyah Cleckley, who was moved enough by the video to speak up. “I always know that Kristen is in very good hands with him,” Cleckley said of the P.E. teacher, who made the extra effort to put her daughter’s hair in a ponytail.

“I thought it was really cute because her father he does their hair a lot. We have five girls and one son so when I’m working he has to pick up the weight of doing their hair.”

While the video is incredibly heartwarming, one also has to wonder if society is setting the bar rather low when it comes to what we expect from teachers and how they interact with our children. According to this teacher, it is not out of the ordinary for educators to genuinely care about their students.

However, the reaction to the video seemingly suggests otherwise. Of course, we have countless “bad teacher” stories flooding the news to thank for that, but isn’t it also disheartening that we find such a simple act to be so moving, rather than just the norm?

Of course, this isn’t said to downplay Jonathan Oliver’s kindness but rather to point out where such compassion may be missing among other educators. Even the now-viral teacher himself admits that the reaction is a shocking one for a gesture so small.

I guess it just goes to show that acts of kindness don’t have to be grand to be heartwarming and capable of touching the hearts of millions. Sometimes, it’s the simplest, most straightforward good deeds that are the most impactful.

Perhaps Jonathan Oliver’s words can serve as a reminder to others and provide some much-needed inspiration for those working in our schools. “We, as teachers, aim to create an environment where students feel as comfortable as they do at home and genuinely enjoy their time here,” Oliver explained. “Our goal is to shower them with care and support. In this instance, it was as simple as helping with a ponytail.”

The heartwarming video highlights the strong bonds that educators can form with their students with very little effort. This shows that it doesn’t take much to ensure that every child feels safe and cared for in the school environment.

Jonathan Oliver’s simple act of kindness serves as a reminder that teaching goes beyond textbooks, and the positive impact teachers can have on students’ lives can be immeasurable if they simply bring a little love and dedication to their classrooms every day.od deeds that are the most impactful.

Perhaps Jonathan Oliver’s words can serve as a reminder to others and provide some much-needed inspiration for those working in our schools. “We, as teachers, aim to create an environment where students feel as comfortable as they do at home and genuinely enjoy their time here,” Oliver explained. “Our goal is to shower them with care and support. In this instance, it was as simple as helping with a ponytail.”

The heartwarming video highlights the strong bonds that educators can form with their students with very little effort. This shows that it doesn’t take much to ensure that every child feels safe and cared for in the school environment.

Jonathan Oliver’s simple act of kindness serves as a reminder that teaching goes beyond textbooks, and the positive impact teachers can have on students’ lives can be immeasurable if they simply bring a little love and dedication to their classrooms every day.

 

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Mother left everyone in disbelief after they heard her excuse why she left her baby alone with pit bull only for the dog to chew on the child’s hands and leave her without 5 fingers!

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The young mother, later identified as Chloe, was arrested and charged with neglect after leaving her baby daughter with pit bull. The dog reportedly chewed on the baby’s hand when she left her alone, resulting in the girl losing 5 fingers.

Three of the fingers on the girl’s left hand were fully amputated and two fingers on her right hand were partially amputated. The incident left neighbors startled and in disbelief.

The mother reportedly left her 3-month-old baby alone with the dog so she could take a shower. During and interview with investigators, the 21-year-old mom said that she was feeling ill and put the little girl in her bassinet before heading to the bathroom, per reports.

The woman then turned on the shower and turned it back off again when she heard the baby girl scream. Chloe then found the 3-month-old pit bull puppy chewing on the baby’s hands. She wrapped the baby’s hands in cloth and called 911…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

When the mother found her baby, she couldn’t look at her baby daughter’s fingers because there was soo much bl00d. ‘You never leave a baby or infant alone with an animal. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

You just don’t. Thank God the baby’s still alive,’ neighbor, Kecia said. NBC2 reports the three-month-old puppy that was just brought into the home less than 24 hours earlier after the mother coming across a post for the dog on Facebook.

The mother was charged with child neglect following a four-month-long investigation. Investigators in bringing charges forward said the mother kept changing stories as to why she left the baby alone with the pit bull.

The puppy was quarantined as part of protocol following a bite. The pit bull passed the quarantine and was transferred to the Animal Welfare League.

As the baby recovers with family members, the mother, who posted $7,500 bond, was granted supervised visitation. This incident remains under investigation.

 

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6-Year-Old Boy Left In Coma After Being Sent Home From School With Headache

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Ellis Artist of Clayton, West Yorkshire was living a normal, 6-year-old life when everything went downhill.

One night, Ellis woke up in pain and screaming to his parents, 37-year-old Paul Artist and 34-year-old Sarah Girdwood.

His head and neck were in tremendous pain and he began to vomit profusely.

This all happened after a minor illness, which he seems to recover quickly from earlier that day.

Ellis’ parents rushed him to a nearby hospital, and a rash started to develop.

First, doctors thought it was meningitis, but antibiotics didn’t help and Ellis was mumbling and moaning in his sleep, unable to wake up…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Doctors then performed an MRI scan.

The resulting diagnosis was shocking and horrifying: acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, or ADEM.

This extremely rare condition causes brain swelling, and Ellis now has repeated seizures as a result.

ADEM is a little-understood disease that can begin from even a small infection.

It causes negative reactions to the white matter of the brain, which then affects the body’s immune system.

The result is a severe allergic reaction that involves attacking the immune system and the eroding of nerves’ protective layers.

This condition tends to affect different people in different ways, meaning it is usually impossible for doctors to provide an accurate prognosis – as is the case with Ellis.

75% of those who develop AEDM are able to recover fully, but the remainder may develop significant impairments and disabilities as a result. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

It is unsure whether Ellis will recover, how severe his condition is, or if he will have any long-term effects from it.

After the AEDM diagnosis, Ellis was placed in a medically-induced coma and rushed to the Leeds General Infirmary.

A week later, another scan revealed that the swelling was no longer just in Ellis’ brain – it was beginning to make its way down his spine.

He was also having mini-seizures due to the brain swelling. But it’s not all bad news – after a while of being on a ventilator, Ellis is able to breathe on his own again.

The Sick Children’s Trust has put up Ellis’ family, including his three brothers, the youngest of which still doesn’t know what is really happening to Ellis.

Ellis, meanwhile, is still in a coma with his parents by his bedside as he receives the 24/7 care that he needs.

It is still unknown whether Ellis will recover fully or not, but doctors are doing everything they can to provide information to his worried family.

It’s expected that Ellis will be at the hospital for at least a couple of months, and will then need constant care at home once he is able to leave.

In order to ease the financial strain, family and friends, as well as Ellis’ school Clayton St John CE Primary School, have been working hard to raise funds for the family.

Ellis is a strong, tough boy and everyone is rooting for him and hoping for his recovery.

A fundraiser for the family with a £5,000 target goal has been set up, and around 92% of funds have been raised at the time of writing.

If you’d like to donate to the cause, you can do so at their JustGiving page.

 

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Did An Angel Save Girl From Dying In Hospital?

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Losing a child can be a devastating event, no matter what age.It is, however, universally agreed upon that it is worse when the child is lost at such a young age.

Sadly, this sort of early death is expected for some families, due to the circumstances that their child is involved in.

Despite the advancement of modern medicine, there are still plenty of children who suffer from severe health problems from either a young age or even from birth. These children are often predicted to not survive very long.

In a way, their passing can be considered them finally having rest and relief from their life, which has been an uphill battle all the way…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Most of these children and their families, however, find themselves with plenty to live for.

They fight, they strive, and they try to use everything at their disposal to push forward and see another day.

Alas, this is a war, and sometimes, the inevitable happens.

In the case of North Carolinian Chelsea Banton, she wasn’t expected to see her third day.

A premature baby born five weeks early, Chelsea had a major problem – she had to deal with excessive fluids creating pressure against her brain.

The doctors gave her at most 36 hours to live.

However, the baby girl would defy all odds, and would live to grow up.

Her life, however, did not get any easier after that first major hurdle.

The girl would spend the following 14 years of her short life fighting against one health problem after another.

Infections, life-threatening viruses, fluid retention, shunt revisions, hydrocephalus – you named it, she suffered it at some point.

In the fall of 2008, Chelsea was struck by yet another round of advanced pneumonia, which had developed from a bad cold she caught. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

This latest bout of illness seemed to be the last one she could handle – the girl was forced to stay in the hospital for seven weeks, completely dependant on life support.

It was at this point that Colleen Banton, her mother, was forced to make a heartbreaking decision.

In the interest of not prolonging her daughter’s suffering, she opted to keep the ventilator off the next time her daughter was strong enough to breathe on her own.

It was essentially plugging the plug for the girl – by this point, Colleen had decided that should her daughter’s time had come, then there was no use in delaying the inevitable.

While praying with friends and family who had come out to support this mother, Colleen was suddenly called over to a nearby monitor by the pediatrician nurse.

There, her attention was directed to the bright light that had appeared in front of the door to the pediatrician unit.

Astonished, Colleen took a quick photo of it with her camera, then went to check this strange light in person.

Oddly enough, it wasn’t there physically.

A miracle occurred shortly thereafter – three days later, Chelsea was well enough to return home once again.

Colleen is convinced that the figure was an angel who helped her daughter.

Chelsea would then go on to live for another 7 more years before passing away in 2015, at the age of 21.

Her story is one for the ages!

 

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