When This Teacher Won $20,000, She Shocked Everyone By Doing THIS For Her Students!
July 29, 2015
A Teacher’s Lesson In Giving Back
Teachers have a special calling from God. The lessons they teach often go far beyond textbooks and facts. Bri Dredge is a teacher doing just what God has created her to do. She works at Yuille Park Community College in a lower-income area in Australia. While the school is called a community college, it is the equivalent of a K-8 school in the U.S., which teaches kids ranging from 5-12 years old.
Bri is extremely dedicated to her students, and understands that not all lessons are taught in the classroom. And so, she decided to go on a popular Australian game show called Millionaire Hot Seat, which is similar to the U.S. version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Bri hoped going on the show would encourage her students to get out of their comfort zones. What she didn’t realize was that God would use this as an opportunity for a far grander lesson!
The Australian Hot Seat show is set up differently from the U.S. version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire so that it moves at a much quicker pace, and includes multiple contestants competing with each other within the show.
As the game show progressed, Bri remained as the final contestant with the opportunity to leave the show with $20,000. Before revealing the final question, the show’s host, Eddie McGuire, asked Bri what she planned to do with her winnings. And that’s when Bri surprised everyone!
This kind-hearted teacher explained that she planned to buy a sturdy pair of shoes for all 200 students that attended her school. The winters can get pretty rough in the area, and so a good pair of leather shoes would be a true blessing to the struggling families there. And Bri’s love for her students was not lost on the show’s host as she explained,
“My students are why I get up in the morning to go to work. They give me a job and a purpose.”
The final question was given to Bri and the countdown began. As the time ticked by, Bri was clearly unsure of how to answer. Eddie cheered her on, as she attempted to figure out what to pick. But when she locked in the incorrect answer, it became clear that God was at work!
Touched by the act of kindness this teach had planned for the winnings, the show’s host suggested she “have another think,” despite the fact that she’d technically already locked in an answer that was wrong. It was then that Bri changed her answer to the correct one, and the $20,000 was hers!
God clearly had a plan for this teacher, who’s not only blessing the children with her gift, but also demonstrating for all who were watching the lesson that Christ brought when he came -- it is better to give than to receive (Acts 20:35).
And this Christ-like example clearly moved the show’s host, as well. When he decided to make sure Bri got the answer right, he didn’t know how his boss, David Gyngell, would feel. But he later explained,
“Put it this way, she wasn’t going to get the wrong answer. If Gyng[ell] didn’t want to pay up, I’d kick in the amount myself.”
And as to why Eddie, felt so compelled to help her, he said,
“It was her act of kindness. I couldn’t help but get swept up in it...I know the area she was talking about...It hit me right in the heartstrings.”
And when the Holy Spirit starts moving, there’s no stopping His plan! Bri returned to her school, having taught the students a valuable lesson in generosity. And what do her students think? Bri says,
“I walked into school and every student in the whole school has given me a hug and said thank you. The look on their faces was worth all the money that I won."
For more stories that will melt your heart, CLICK HERE!
Credit: 9 News & Herald Sun
Featured Image Credit: YouTube
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Transforming Worry into Trust - Your Daily Prayer - October 24
Worrying does nothing to benefit our lives in any way; it only takes away. It takes away the present moments and present joy you could experience, not to mention it takes away from a peaceful life.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer for Transforming Worry into Trust - Your Daily Prayer - October 24
Worrying does nothing to benefit our lives in any way; it only takes away. It takes away the present moments and present joy you could experience, not to mention it takes away from a peaceful life.
Past Stories
- An Iguana Hitches a Ride on a Garbage Truck in Tennessee, Now Trying to Find Its Owner
- 6-Year-Old Starts 'Poop Scooping' Business to Help Animals and Adopt One of His Own
- Bride's dad Drops During Father-Daughter Dance, but Things Lined up Perfectly to Save His Life
- Young North Carolina Father Risked His Life To Save a Couple and Dog From a Sinking Truck
- UPS Driver Jumps into Action As He Spots Elderly Woman on the Ground & Says It Was All God
- Rescuer Braces for the Worst After Spotting Kitten on the Side of the Road, Then Sees a Paw Move
- AJ Griffin Gives Up High-Paying Career with NBA to Follow God
- These Former Conjoined Twins Finally Go Home After Their First Birthday
- Teenager From Iowa Uses His Flying Skills to Help Hurricane Helene Victims
- Son Saves For 9 Months and Surprises Mom By Paying Off Her Mortgage
- Woman's Home is Surrounded By 100 Raccoons, and They Aren't Leaving Anytime Soon
- Dog Saves Her Owner's Life By Sitting in the Middle of the Road
- Widower Shares the Last Thing His Wife Told Their Son Before She Passed Away From Cancer
- A Nurse Saved Her Life 35 Years Ago, Now, She is Surprising Her With a Visit
- These Twin Sisters Have An Important Message To Share On Their 102nd Birthday
- This Brave 5-Year-Old Saved Her Mother's Life By Calling 911
- 79-Year-Old Broke Her Ankle After Scattering Her Mom's Ashes, Then Strangers Save the Day
- Dad Travels Through Mud and Debris to Walk His Daughter Down the Aisle
- Owner's Trip to the Vet with Unwell Dog Results in the Craziest X-Ray
- After Getting Lost in Yellowstone, This Precious Cat Made His Way Back Home To California
- Mom's Funny Response To Daughter's Dirty Sock On The Floor Goes Viral & Ends Up Doing Good
- A Kidnapped Boy Is Found After 70 Years and Reunited With His Family
- This Puppy Was Found With a Note That Read 'Help Me,' Now He's Looking For a New Home
- Excited Mom Couldn't Wait to See Son's Back to School Pictures, but Funny Results Make Her LOL
- When This Police Officer Pulled Her Over, He Changed Her Life Forever
- She Just Met Her Vietnam Veteran Father After 50 Years, Now He is Walking Her Down the Aisle
- Fearless Father Waits on Porch to Catch the Stranger Peeking in His Daughter's Window
- This 5th Grade Teacher Eats Lunch In the Cafeteria Every Day
- Amy Grant Has a New Perspective After Losing Her 'Superpower' in Bike Accident
- 'God Did It' Says 18-Year-Old After Waking Up From a Coma Following a Crash
- These Four Sisters Share a Birthday, Which is Quite the Miracle
- Dad Harmony Sings a Beautiful A Cappella Rendition of ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love'
- Couple's Outstanding Boogie Woogie Dance Performance
- Siblings’ Cover of Dolly Parton’s Classic ‘I Will Always Love You’ Is Incredible
- Pastor and Wife Were Killed in a Car Accident, But Their Kids Have a Message of Hope
- Outstanding 'Amazing Grace' Cover Music Video by Celtic Woman
- Carrie Underwood Helps With Leading Worship at Tennessee Church
- 8-Year-Old Kid's To-Do List Goes Viral As a Wholesome Reminder for Us All
- 'Holy Forever' Lyric Video by Chris Tomlin and CAIN
- Elementary Teacher Talks About the Power of Words and Kindness By Using Toothpaste
- Prayers Pour in for Loretta Lynn's Family After the Death of the Late Singer's First Grandchild
- Dennis Quaid Singing 'On My Way To Heaven" is an Inspiring Performance
- Charming Elderly Couple Share Sweet Dance to 'Have You Ever Seen The Rain?"
- Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick Adorably Sing a Sassy Duet to Celebrate 36 Years of Marriage
- Rory Feek Performs Beautiful Tune 'I Do' After Finding Love Again
- Driver Shows Up to Deliver Pizza to Elderly Man's House, Then Comes Back with His Lawnmower
- What Parents & Grandparents Don't Know About 'Easy' Recipe Trend Could Be Dangerous
- Nearly 1,500 Students Gather to Worship Jesus at Texas A&M Revival
- 96-Year-Old Shares the Secret to a Happy Life and His Words of Wisdom Are Truly Inspiring
- In God's Divine Timing, Wedding Ring Is Returned to Man's Widow After It's Lost for 60+ Years
Top Music Videos
CCM Magazine Steven Curtis Chapman Shares the Heartfelt Message that Helped While Grieving His Daughter
Crowder Crowder Moving Official 'Somebody Prayed' Music Video
The Statler Brothers 'Til the Storm Passes By' The Statler Brothers Live Performance
Mandisa Mandisa - Shackles (Praise You)
Anne Wilson Anne Wilson 'The Cross' Powerful Lyric Video
Blogs
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.