A Nashville teacher has warmed hearts after surprising her students with 100 brand-new pairs of Nike Air Force 1 sneakers on their first day back to school.

The selfless act came after she noticed that many of her students couldn’t afford new shoes for the new session. Determined to give them confidence and joy, she went out of her way to ensure no child felt left out.

The touching gesture has since gone viral, with many praising her as a true role model whose kindness goes beyond the classroom.