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Special education teacher\u2019s assistant Lloyd Whitehurst with sixth grader Riley Lee at Kempsville Middle School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lloyd Whitehurst is the true definition of resilience and humility at Kempsville Middle School.<\/p>\n

The way the special education teacher\u2019s assistant approaches and carries out his responsibilities each day is truly exemplary, says his principal, Dr. Dawn Kramer.<\/p>\n

And his dedication, patience and consistency do not go unnoticed by students.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents genuinely love him and feel safe and comfortable in his presence, which speaks volumes about the positive impact he has on their lives,\u201d Kramer said.<\/p>\n

Recently, Whitehurst became Superman. When Sixth grader Riley Lee began choking in the cafeteria, he responded quickly, calmly and confidently, performing the Heimlich maneuver and helping the student through a frightening emergency.<\/p>\n

Riley isn\u2019t in one of Whitehurst\u2019s classes but is grateful all the same, Kramer said.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a wonderful example of what it means to lead with kindness, compassion, and a strong work ethic,\u201d Kramer said. \u201cMr. Whitehurst\u2019s relationships with students are built through kindness, patience, and a wonderful sense of humor.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of his students affectionally calls him \u201cTie Guy\u201d (because he often wears a tie) and teases him a bit, but it\u2019s all in fun. Whitehurst simply smiles, jokes along with the student, and makes him feel seen and valued.<\/p>\n

Whitehurst received the school\u2019s \u201cHeart of the Brave\u201d award for the kindness, commitment, humor, and positive presence he brings every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis actions showed not only courage and composure under pressure, but also the deep care he has for our students,\u201d Kramer said.<\/p>\n

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Kempsville Middle’s principal, Dr. Dawn Kramer, used AI to make this image of Lloyd Whitehurst as Superman, because of his heroics.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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