After searching everywhere, we surprise teacher with Secret Santa gift & every student gives her hug

#christmas #eastidahonews #secretsanta
A local Secret Santa is giving $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season and the East Idaho News elves are helping out.
Every day, from now until the end of the year, we’ll be posting a Secret Santa surprise, and we drove all over Dubois trying to find today's recipient.
Lauri Sperl is an exceptional educator in the Clark County School District. As the history and social science teacher for grades 6-12, Lauri has a deep passion for shaping young minds and fostering a love of learning.
Despite facing significant challenges due to lymphedema in both legs, which severely limits her mobility, Lauri continues to teach with dedication, providing support and guidance to her students.
A mobility scooter and custom shoes would be life-changing for Lauri. These tools would allow her to move more easily around the school, engage in extracurricular activities, and safely move during the winter months. This added mobility would empower Lauri to participate in school functions, better connect with students, and improve her quality of life.
Lauri has always given her best to her students, never letting her physical limitations stop her from making a difference.
Secret Santa asked the East Idaho News elves if we could pay Lauri a visit and give her an early Christmas gift. Watch in the video player above!
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[@renny990]

When teenage boys hug you in public, you know you're special. What a beauty.

[@twowhippys]

That kiddo with the curly hair really needed it

[@toddb2537]

Yes, you are so right saying that! 🎄

[@__________vee__________]

I can't believe I just watched every student hug her. My face hurts from smiling so much.

[@rebeccaking5020]

same

[@critterscute3642]

Yes. How awesome is that!!

[@melq9437]

lol; I noticed my face was in a smile throughout also! Didn't realize it until the end when I stopped smiling!

[@Catherine1151]

Me too 😁 my cheeks hurt ❤

[@serena1261]

Right!! 😊😊

[@jigg4u]

By the way the kids show their affection for her, she must be a great teacher. Teenage boys giving out hugs, in public..that's awesome to see. Continued blessings on this woman.

[@vertderferk]

Bless this educator. When your students are hugging you, you have succeeded.

[@bobblebardsley]

This could have just been a video of kids hugging their teacher and it would still have made my day.

[@analinares]

That is so true! I loved watching them all show their love for their teacher.

[@rhonaboutwell8573]

This is so awesome to see all of the students congratulating and show their love for their teachers. Gotta love that about a small school.

[@jethro1963]

I can't believe a school that size would have so few students. I would have loved to go there, I can only imagine having a gym for 50 students.

[@sophiabright8371]

I graduated from a school with 150 total students and 14 in my senior class. It was awesome and awful. :) 🤣 I went to a University with 100,000 students and was so much happier there!!!

[@grietjenieuwkoop8234]

Yes and still having respect for their teacher 😊

[@jethro1963]

@@sophiabright8371 I went to a big university as well and was not happy there. I transferred to a college that had 20 per class instead of 300 and excelled.

[@dvf4550]

​@@sophiabright8371My first 3 years of high school was at a small school with all 12 grades. High school, with less than 40 students, was on the top floor. 6-8 students in my grade I stayed with relatives my senior year so I could attend a large high school in a city. Let's just say I enjoyed it there much more. However this is a larger school than that and I think it seems like a great school.

[@nolimitsgolf]

For all the students to give her either a hug or a high 5 shows the impact this beautiful lady has on them. So rewarding 🙌

[@linneaellis2704]

She is so shocked. She is having a hard time speaking. Her gratitude is spilling out of her kind heart. The students love her. What a beautiful soul.

[@kirknitz3794]

What a good bunch of kids.

[@Philipp-l5l]

Teacher myself...if kids react like THAT, she must have done something right! 😊

[@joeheid2776]

The real gift is Laurie. To have that kind of connection with the students is testament to how great she is at teaching. God Bless her.

[@debehaidt3570]

Giving a person the gift of mobility is priceless! Thank you, Secret Santa!

[@robingoforth5492]

I think this is my favorite secret santa so far. Some of those kids probably needed that hug as much as her. Bless all of them!

[@IceLynne]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@StickyAudits47]

Such a deserving lady. When your legs are bad and you have used them daily, you have no clue how grateful you are to get something to help you

[@3DJapan]

Wow, she got love from every student in the whole school!

[@nortoro1]

These videos make this season so much better

[@tico4940]

Great tear jerking moment from the kids.

[@heartsofgoldenrod]

Schools where the kids each matter because they aren’t overcrowded are truly a blessing to society. ❤

[@marygoff3332]

I don't think people understand how hard it is for this lady to get up and walk and do her job with this condition. God bless her.😊❤

[@cathynewyork7918]

What makes you think we're not smart enough to understand her situation? Do you think you are the only one who is smart watching this video? We can see her swollen legs, and understand.

[@ccg6912]

Plenty of people have friends and or relatives with mobility issues. Why wouldn't we understand? Her situation is not unique.

[@cathynewyork7918]

@@ccg6912 I agree with your comment. It annoyed me how 'marygoff' assumed we would not understand. One of my friends is blind - I DO understand people with physical issues. Mary is condescending.

[@cathynewyork7918]

My late Mother required a walker to get around in the last few years of her life. WHY do you assume me and others would not understand this woman's mobility problems? You're NOT the only smart one in the world.

[@renny990]

I heard it it a very debilitating and painful condition. She's a warrior for those kids.

[@sharonanderson5794]

Had to watch again.. it was not just the gifts, it was all those beautiful souls together in one room sharing love xx

[@jacquelyngardner4932]

What a great bunch of kids. Taking joy in their teachers moment

[@sarahhila8971]

Oh my, such a small amount of school kids yet so much love! You know they are being taught right, most kids their age don’t like showing their empathic and emotional side, but these kids are headed in the right direction 🥺💖 adorable

[@_HolyHell_]

I lost it when she said “that makes me so happy” like my heart can’t take it. These people are so precious and they deserve to be happy. So thankful for secret Santa.

[@BradfordHomestead]

Teary eyed, watching students hug their teacher. Precious!!!

[@susanstancliff2937]

Oh to be so loved! Thank you Secret Santa and Nate and Crew! What a bunch of good kids! Just plain wow!❤❤❤❤

[@cheynamorin6674]

Her day will be just a bit easier, and that is a real blessing. All the glory be to God 🙌 and a big thank you to Secret Santa 🫶🏽

[@karlasoraya2175]

I love how all the kids lined up to to give her hugs 🥰

[@annemarieallaire6564]

Happy tears for this wonderful teacher!! Her students hugging her was soooooo awesome!!!! Secret Santa you helped her so much.❤❤❤

[@candienewton8463]

I'm glad Laurie has been blessed by God and Secret Santa. She deserves it

[@barbarakrall1184]

Everyone loves her! Such a sweet lady!

[@davidday8417]

What an awesome person she is you can’t see and feel the respect for her from the students each 1 hugging her and wishing her well wishes !! Nate you were cut out for surprising these recipients for secret Santa !! To Laurie I pray that this gives you the mobility you so desperately need and want ! To the person responsible for helping out these wonderful people your generosity is very important to those whom you so gracefully help in their time of need !! Thank You Secret Santa !! Watching these Secret Santa videos make me so happy !!

[@BeckyMu]

My heart is smiling after watching this. God Bless her

[@pearlvongpusanachai5942]

Small and beautiful school. I’m so happy for her ❤

[@mattyrush8080]

8:55 "When are we going to the Gas Station?" 😂😂😂 That made me laugh !

[@nicklager1666]

Disability or not people should be able to come as close as possible to there abilities and whatever they want to do with their lives.

[@kile1058]

good people raising good kids is what this country needs for sure! we love to see the blessings here

[@JohnM-x2c]

This has been one of the most extraordinary and wonderful secret Santa episodes. Nate and crew your patience really payed off big time searching for Laurie and finding her where she is so loved at the school. It was a wonderful show of affection for such a dedicated teacher.

[@laradiantrr9357]

😭 All those hugs from those kids! The biggest gift was that line of love she received !💓✨😌✨💞

[@breadmakerbreadmaker5283]

She is so obviously loved by her students. What a joy to watch. Thank you, Secret Santa and the East Idaho News Team. This was a great, great video.

[@nannettesteyn4913]

Every morning at 9am in South Africa my inspiration is loaded ! Thank you ! BLESSINGS. AMAZING GRACE. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@believingtoday]

What a fantastic school body. Loved seeing the teachers around so happy for Miss Laurie. Loved seeing all the students hug and high five her. What a blessing!

[@jeanienelson6524]

You can tell the students love her!! ❤

[@texasgina]

Wow I’m crying I see the blonde principal crying ❤ This teacher is the most loved teacher I’ve ever seen and such a fighter to make it to work every day. She’s precious. Thank you Secret Santa and Nate and crew

[@direland2338]

What a awesome teacher she must be! All those HUGS! 🥰 this is definitely a special person. Thank you secret Santa❤️

[@mellanieb2416]

I think she is most deserving of this Secret Santa's gifts. I know its a small group of students compared to other schools. But it doesn't matter.. What matters, is the impact she must have made on these students lives . Not only on the educational part, but the love, humanity, and inspiration she shares with them, and I'm sure others outside of the school! Everyone should be like her! This world needs people like her. God Bless you! Mellanie from Pennsylvania

[@allisontaylor1818]

Look at these kids...they show so much love. They are given so much love❤❤❤

[@annsorhage8159]

Ah. Love the hugs from the students and staff. Wonderful!❤

[@Mammaj1963]

I’ve never seen such a small school loaded with boys . Thank you secret Santa this was amazing

[@shannonmcdougall579]

I worked as a Clinical secretary in a Lymphedema Clinic...treatment is ongoing. Getting wrapped to force excess fluid out. She should have qualified through in insurance for a scooter.... Thank you so much for helping her. Lymphedema can make mobility difficult and painful. You are Angels.

[@marycook1644]

That’s great information. I hope she can find a place to help her.

[@seanw2823]

You can tell shes loved by most students. But for sure respected by all

[@JackieM414]

Good day Josh and Nate what an adventure finding Lori and I’m so excited for her. She needed badly a scooter and now has one because of generous Secret Santa. The kids and staff cheering and hugs made me tear up. Thank you Nate for sharing your love and support.

[@nelks1284]

Secret Santa is the BEST!

[@nannybluebelle8643]

Aww bless her and all the smiling faces of the young people there too . Well done Secret Santa 🎅. Love from me in UK 🇬🇧 xx

[@JohnDeans-vl5pg]

That was beautiful. ❤❤

[@joycestepancevich6591]

Beautiful young people!!

[@Anni-bt8zt]

this came from the heart, made me cry....thank you to all the students 💖

[@lisamullinix8704]

Watching each student give her a hug or high five is inspiring! Such good kids reflects on her as a teacher and the people of this small community. She is obviously a great teacher! Kudos to you and all the people in Challis. May god continue to bless each one of you. And, may god bless the secret Santa for his generosity and kindness.

[@ShawnCarlson-c7b]

I’m crying 🥹

[@oliviashuii364]

This is the best secret Santa recipient of them all so far.

[@rebeccaking5020]

these clips a re the highlight of my morning,everyday.may you folks be blessed along with secret santa every day .....

[@margopack6343]

This is my favorite one so far, so awesome!!

[@tayloralexander7597]

Sharon here... tears of happiness, my morning cheer! She was so blessed by Secret Santas gifts. What a wonderful surprise and such love from everyone in the school! ❤❤👍

[@suzzannelemarier3350]

Wow how wonderful.

[@BrandonCiCi]

They all showed her love that was so beautiful ❤🥹

[@rogermckinnon5738]

So sweet how all the kids came and congratulated her, shows just how much they care about her

[@rhiannonrose4841]

Talk abouy a special teacher!Her kids love her!

[@sonyah6699]

How beautiful all the children acknowledging with hugs and hand shakes, reflects on the amazing lady/Teacher she must be ❤😊

[@jasond6770]

Nice one. Very sweet Lady.

[@RichardRomero-f5c]

Now that's a teacher 👍

[@jaynareynolds3684]

Such beautiful students. She is the best teacher! ❤🙏👍

[@kathrinefeinstein2595]

I absolutely love the whole school gave her a hug and congratulated ❤❤🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@jenihansen7201]

Wow, those kids are amazing.

[@gthornton3]

Love that the kids all hugged her. Amazing. I tears of joy. Thx for sharing

[@cherylholub3100]

She obviously is very loved. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@niman00]

That is so sweet.

[@donr2176]

Add New Zealand to your world map of folk who enjoy your Secret Santa videos!!

[@Doñanadie74]

All the hugs warmed my heart!

[@loeschgeorges5647]

I love watching this “Secret Santa” video. Mr. NATE EATON introduce so well for any gift. God bless to you, the givers and the receivers also ❤️❤️❤

[@SiriSolfjell]

The hugs and shakes at the end 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@trudyappleby1622]

God bless this lady and the school. Thanks secret Santa. ❤🙏

[@UKsoldier45]

Lovely story!

[@robustlikefinewine1]

We need more teachers like this lovely soul in this world!!

[@gsmith6026]

Yes….. lot’s more teachers like her.

[@KazuyaYuza]

Thanks for showing all the hugs and not skipping any

[@ONNpankaj]

Secret Santa, EIN and all others precious people behind the scenes Love from Bharat (India) for kindness and generosity ♥

[@critterscute3642]

How very wonderful that Miss Lauri is so loved by the students that she received a hug from every one of them!! Wishing her all the best and a virtual hug from me too, Miss Lauri 🤗 ❤

[@barba5537]

Great kids.. all excited for her

[@prietz1000]

Bless her and teachers like her. THANK YOU SECRET SANTA!!!

[@juliehillman8743]

It was a thoughtful gift. The tears came when every student quietly queued to congratulate her. Merry Christmas lovelies ❤️🙏🌲🤶🎅

[@darlapremeaux7006]

Good morning 🌄 to yall hope yall have a blessed day 🌅 today thank Yall for helping her out with shoes 👟 and your family

[@ohsuzanna3223]

God bless her. Thank you Secret Santa. ❤❤❤❤

[@TheBusybee45]

Bless those students, she must be a pretty awesome teacher !

[@ginlj]

I can't seem to quit grinning. Precious lady and school.

[@stephcolgan9486]

Look for this every morning. Go secret Santa ❤

[@janicecanfield9211]

Hi all, another great gift. Mobility is so necessary, I know first hand. Great to see kids appreciate their teacher. I hope the kids long remember this day. Nate, EIN, Secret Santa, well done.

[@Cindy7777777]

Another epic Secret Santa!!!!! I love these video's! Those children love her, it's easy to tell!!! OMG when they all came by and hugged her on their way out, PRIECELESS, she'll never forget that!!!!! Thank you so much Secret Santa and East Idaho News for thes amazing gifts!!!!

[@DarlaDickson-k6g]

Those kids were awesome and a beautiful gift for a wonderful lady!

[@enclavex69]

That’s so lovely you can she means a lot to everyone 🥰

[@beckylloyd7216]

God Bless you S.S. Always praise God. He gives you the power to be Rich. He always will Bless you .Because it comes from your ❤ Ty

[@mariat6171]

Showing those students so happy for their teacher and hugging her was the best.

[@billfleming8281]

You know you made a difference when every kids gives their teacher a hug , how great is that !