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WATCH: Ellen and This Selfless Teacher Will Make You Cry
WATCH: Ellen DeGeneres and This Selfless Teacher Will Make You Cry

A special teacher from New Mexico gets a tear-jerking surprise from Ellen.
March 20 2015 4:02 PM EST
December 09 2022 9:12 AM EST
For all of her overt silliness, at the heart of just about everything Ellen does is service for people. She serves to make people laugh, smile, and most importantly, she helps make a positive difference in people's lives however she can. A teacher from New Mexico leads her life from a similar place, and when Ellen has her on as a guest, Ellen does what she does best: she bring tears of joy.Â