Virginia teacher warms hearts by giving fifth grader his own pair of shoes

Virginia substitute teacher warms hearts by giving fifth grader his own pair of shoes after the student's fall apart minutes before graduation ceremony Vohn Lewis was working as a substitute at George Mason Elementary in Virginia One boy's shoe broke minutes before the fifth grade graduation ceremony Mr Lewis stepped in to gift his own shoes and was praised for his kind actions 

By William Cole For Mailonline

Published: 17:11 BST, 14 June 2019 | Updated: 17:12 BST, 14 June 2019

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A Virginia substitute teacher's has warmed parents' heart after he stepped in the save a student from an embarrassing situation.

Vohn Lewis had been standing by during the fifth grade's graduation ceremony, when one student's shoe broke shortly before he was set to walk in graduation.

In a spur of the moment decision, Mr Lewis slipped off his shoes for the boy to wear on stage.

The boy's mother told another teacher that she 'almost cried' after seeing Mr Lewis' heroic actions. 

Virginia substitute teacher Vohn Lewis (right) slipped off his shoes for the boy after his pair broke minutes before graduation

Virginia substitute teacher Vohn Lewis (right) slipped off his shoes for the boy after his pair broke minutes before graduation

Catherine Gholson shared photos of the moment Mr Lewis helped out the student in need, praising

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