Ellen Woodside Elementary School teacher Keller Sutherland departed for the day after a particularly difficult day at work. Her afternoon appointments had been postponed, so she opted to spend some time relaxing at home in Greenville, South Carolina, before the Wednesday night church session began. But, something happened on her way home that altered everything.
Although many teachers labor from the first bell to the last bell, there are certain excellent educators who go above and beyond to make an impression on their students. Then there are some exceptional pupils who inspire their instructors in ways that only a kid can.
Sutherland was driving down US 25 when she saw a little child bicycling furiously down the highway, which has neither a median nor a shoulder. She hurriedly halted the youngster, worried that he might be struck by the fast automobiles, only to discover that he was one of her former pupils, a 7-year-old boy named Cameron. When she pulled him over, she saw an expression on the boy’s face she’ll never forget: absolute horror.
Cameron’s dad has severe diabetes, which leads him to lose cognitive function at times. When this happens, Cameron understands he has to call for aid. But, he told Sutherland that he couldn’t get his father’s phone unlocked and that none of his neighbors were available to assist. He then made the choice to ride his bike 5 kilometers to his grandmother’s home in order to save his dad’s life.
Sutherland stated that Cameron was keeping it together for his father, desperate to obtain assistance for him even if it involved riding for many miles along a busy highway. Fortunately, a pair of semi-truck drivers had also pulled over, alerting 911 to the situation.
When emergency personnel arrived at Cameron’s home, they discovered his dad hardly conscious on the bathroom floor. He was stabilized after receiving medical attention on site. Cameron’s father escaped major harm as a result of his 7-year-old son.
Cameron’s school chose to commemorate him because of his persistence and bravery. Principal Shawn McCain said that the school would not only recognize the boy’s efforts, as well as teach each student how to make emergency calls on various kinds of phones.
Keller Sutherland came to the conclusion that, although she feels divine providence placed her at the right place at the right time, Cameron is the true hero. In fact, it was his unselfish gesture in the midst of danger and terror that motivated her to be a better teacher to her kids.
Cameron’s mother thanked Sutherland and everyone else who stopped to help her son. She agreed that her kid trusted his instructor, which is why when he saw her, his panic vanished.
Cameron is responsible for his father’s survival. But, the youngster credited his instructor, admitting that he believed everything would be OK as soon as he spotted her on the highway.
While we frequently hear about outstanding educators who go above and beyond for their pupils, it’s just as heartening to watch children have such a good influence on their professors.
