Inspiring ‘Handshake Teacher’ Video Becomes Viral Sensation

Teachers have been inspiring students and adults around the world this week – from South Africa to the USA.

Riaan van Straten melted hearts when photos were uploaded to social media of the sports teacher giving a piggyback to a young girl (with both legs amputated) who was desperate to participate in an athletics race at a school in the Northern Cape, South Africa.

And now fifth-grade teacher Barry White Jr, in the USA, has become an internet sensation since a video went viral of him greeting every single one of his students at Ashley Park Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a unique handshake before they enter the class each day…

Watch Teacher has personalised handshakes with every single one of his students

Watch ‘handshake teacher’ Barry White Jr interviewed on the Today Show, USA

https://youtu.be/L2pfjp71bYk