Coach becomes an internet sensation with heartwarming gesture at youth basketball game

Educators are vital pillars of our community, yet their contributions are often underestimated. It takes a special person to dedicate themselves to teaching, mentoring and motivating young minds.

Jonathan Oliver, a physical education teacher at WG Nunn Elementary in Valdosta, Georgia, is one example of this commitment. He recently earned recognition for a touching moment of kindness during a children’s basketball game.

When kindergarten teacher Kristen Paulk asked for help with her ponytail, Oliver didn’t hesitate. He knelt on a basketball to be at eye level with her and carefully tied her pigtails to make sure her hair didn’t fall into her face. This tender gesture, captured on video, was shared on YouTube by Kandice Anderson, a fellow teacher

The video, aptly titled “When Your Job Goes Beyond Teaching!” quickly went viral and captured the hearts of many. It eventually caught the attention of Good Morning America, which interviewed the 34-year-old father of three.

“I was surprised by the attention because that’s exactly what we do,” Oliver told Good Morning America, unaware of the recording. “We want students to feel at home and loved. For me, wearing a ponytail just helped.”

Oliver mentioned that while Kristen’s request was for a ponytail, his hairstyling expertise was otherwise quite limited. “If she had asked for something else, I would have said, ‘You better ask your mom,’” he joked.

Kristen’s mother, Miyah Cleckley, expressed her appreciation for Oliver’s gesture. “I always know that Kristen is in excellent hands with him. It was especially touching because my husband helps us a lot with our daughters’ hair, as we have five girls and a son.”

There are many stories of teachers going the extra mile, and Jonathan Oliver’s story is a beautiful example of everyday heroes in education.

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Fans Rejoice as People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive Is Revealed: ‘Finally Someone Worth It!’ 

Votes for People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive have been cast, the verdict is in, and the recipient has been revealed.
One of the heartthrob stars in the cover image has taken the title for this year.
His loving wife was incredibly supportive and even helped style his silver hair.

This year’s winner for People’s Sexiest Man Alive has been unveiled. One of the dashing stars in the cover photo is the well-deserving recipient of the title.

Throughout his illustrious career in Tinseltown, the star has always been known to catch the public’s attention because of his acting talents and his dashing good looks. In fact, during his time on the popular medical drama TV show he starred in, he garnered the name McDreamy.

Given his rep as a heartthrob in Hollywood, it’s no wonder he scored the esteemed media outlet’s title. As part of the officiation, the famous actor conducted a photo shoot with the magazine and sat down to talk with them about how he felt:

“I was completely shocked, and then I laughed. And I was like, ‘You’re kidding me. This is a joke, right?’”

He had been traveling on a plane from New York to Maine in the early morning when his phone rang, and he received the good news. For ten times, he was always featured as a runner-up until he finally managed to snag the title this year.

Besides the bump to his ego and having fun with the stature, the winner also spoke about being able to use the platform to promote positive work. Although he said his family thought he was joking at first and laughed when he told them, they were super excited and proud nonetheless, especially his biggest supporter: his loving wife.

When she found out her husband had won, she could not stop gushing over him and the wonderful news. The incredibly supportive wife even assisted with styling her husband’s hair for the photoshoots and interviews he did for the occasion. She took to her Instagram Story to boast about how proud she is of him via a series of photos and shared:

“Loved being a part of this insanely fun ride with you…What a title! You truly are my sexiest man alive…”

People's 2023 Sexiest Man Alive, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/jilliandempsey

Fans Rejoice over People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive and Expressed How Well Deserved the Actor’s Win Is
The Hollywood silver fox who won People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive title is Patrick Dempsey, 57, and his doting wife, Jillian Fink, is not the only one super excited about him winning the title. When the public learned Dempsey won, many could not stop saying how well-deserved his win was.

Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey
Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey
Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey
Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey

Dempsey’s fans swooned over how gorgeous he is and expressed excitement over his title. Many also commented on how long overdue his win was and stated:

“ finally someone worth it!”

Patrick Dempsey as the winner of People's 2023 Sexiest Man Alive, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people
Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey
Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey
Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey
Fan comment about Patrick Dempsey, dated November 8, 2023 | Source: Instagram/people and patrickdempsey

In line with many speaking out about how long they had been waiting for Dempsey to win, others mentioned how unwavering his good looks are. Another fan even went so far as to say that they believe Dempsey should stay as the title holder indefinitely.

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