Middle School Teacher Keeps Empty Chair In Classroom To Teach Students Empathy

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[baileyruff]

Mr. Gill is my social studies teacher. This lesson is so important and I'm so grateful that he shared it with me. He is such an empathetic person who does so much for his students and his community. He is hands down the best teacher I will ever have. <3

[leelee]

I’m stunned that at he age of 9 he had the integrity and heart to walk away from the party with his friend who was shunned. I’ve seen this situation so many times where the kids stayed and said goodbye to the friend who was left out.

[ks]

The fact that he carried the lesson throughout his teaching is amazing and couldn’t make a more important impact

[angelabest]

Nobody should ever be treated like this let alone a 9 year old. Amazing how he carried that moment and lesson with him throughout life.

[vickiefinney]

This man is an amazing human being. He was just gifted $1, 000 and he says my students will love it ❤️

[leewhite-graham]

My husband grew up in Queens and had a similar experience bringing his best friend home and his mother wouldn't let the kid come in to play. It still makes him tear up to this day and he is 80 now.

[libertyann]

He did not go to the party and leave Archie behind. That's a true friend.

[SPadventurOUS]

You can tell he has told the story many times but it still hurts him

[hankr]

Mr. Gill was my 5th grade social studies teacher in 1972-73 at Hillside school in Montclair and I remember it being a great experience ! I'm so glad to see he is still going strong and is vibrant and healthy.

[ravenblair]

Damn that mom who did not let his friend in. Racism at its finest. He was only just a kid who wanted to be in a bday party. Good on him for not abandoning his friend. Bless you more sir!

[TheRealSweetcherryo]

Growing up in the 60's, my house had plenty of of our neighbors did not.... such a nice thing he is teaching his

[Dbellerive]

We need more Mr. Gill’s in this world ♥️♥️

[nancymanly]

I was one of five children. Our family didn’t have much, but there was always an extra chair and it could be squeezed around the dining table. I grew up thinking that every home was like that. The lessons I learned from my parents was worth more than anything they could have bought me.

[grouchyoleguy]

We need more educators like Mr Gill in this country

[BMarie]

My two very first friends I ever made.. was a black girl and a girl from, I believe, Morocco. I’m so glad my mom instilled into me the carefreeness to just love my fellow humans as my fellow humans.

[jimmyhoffa]

What a sweet sweet human being.
What a treasured friend.
How blessed his students are to have the honor
of being taught under this wonderful teacher.
Know many a child will go out with memories to
share from their experience being in the classroom with
Mr. Gill, who is also teaching life lessons.
Thank you!
God Bless you!

[createful_heart]

Holy moly! That story immediately brought tears to my eyes. Thank God for the Mr. Gill's on this Earth that not only advocate for the people they love, but who also teach from their extremely compassionate hearts. ❤

[sandaramoore]

Just image the impact that situation had on him as a child!!! He had the wisdom to use it as a life lesson and a teachable moment to impact many others through out his teaching career!!! Way to go and thank you for making a difference with our future generations!!!

[TheKace]

Stories like these are what help us take the stand we need for the ones being discriminated against. When we take such a stand it helps make this world a better place for everyone. Thank you Dan Gill for the example you are setting and demonstrating and thank you Kelly for spreading the word!

[irmaiz]

Empathy...true sheer empathy keeps you young...look at love & respect!!! 💚💫☘️