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Steve Harvey Learns Why Teen Asked Boy With Autism to Dance
white rose on black textilePhoto by Bradley Pisney on UnsplashIt all started when Conrad, a teen with autism and ADHD, found eggshells on his front porch. His house had been egged, but he found a note from his friend. “I’m sorry for the mess. But how about I make it up to you by taking you to Homecoming?” it read. The note was signed by one of his female friends.
However, Conrad’s friend had no idea about the note, so when he asked her to the dance, she apologized and said she already had a date. Conrad’s mother, Jennifer Conrad, said her son tried to shake the incident off, but she was understandably furious.
“I was out for blood. Mama bear was awoken,” she told Fox News.
Dexonna Talbot, who went to Taylorsville High School with Conrad, heard about the incident from her mom. The Miss Great Salt Lake recipient, who was later crowned Miss Utah, wanted to show the bullies that their behavior was not okay.
“The second I heard about this, I knew I wanted to do something,” Talbot told KSL. “I automatically broke down into tears because just thinking about the fact that someone would go out of their way to make someone else feel bad is so heartbreaking to me.”
So, Talbot showed up in Conrad’s history class and asked him to go to Homecoming with her. This time, there was no prank involved, and she held a sign and brought him his favorite candies as well.
“I really wanted to make sure it was at the school. So that way those people who have been bullying could see something positive was coming from this and that they weren’t winning,” she explained to Fox.
As Conrad later explained on The Steve Harvey Show, the homecoming dance was his first date. It was also a memorable one, in which he and Talbot first went to the arcade, and then later grabbed some dinner “at a very fancy restaurant” together. They also posed for photos and had a lovely time overall.
“This has been great. We’ve seen the other end so many times. You always worry about your kids but to have this gesture, we’re going to be eternally indebted to Dexonna for this,” Conrad’s dad added on the show. “I’ve noticed a confidence in Michael throughout all of this.”
As for Conrad’s mom, she calls her son’s homecoming date her angel.
“This wasn’t a publicity stunt of any kind for her. She’s just got a tender heart. And she has really made my son's year. So, thank you!” she added to Fox.
This young woman proves that it doesn’t take much to make a difference. All it takes is standing up for what’s right and actually doing something about it. There were probably tons of kids who would have loved to have gone to Homecoming with her, but Talbot made sure to choose a person who probably wouldn’t have been asked otherwise. In doing so, she not only made a difference in his life but also in his family’s life.
It’s just a nice reminder that we can all make a difference in this world if we keep our eyes open and look for opportunities.
Being there for someone when they’re down, standing up for someone who is being bullied, or speaking out against injustices are all ways to make a small and easy difference. And at the end of the day, you never know how much that tiny act could mean to someone else.
School Teacher Gives Hater A Lesson They'll Never Forget
Middle school teacher Ms. Amy Allen was on the receiving end of some serious hate when it came to how one stranger thought she conducted herself in the classroom. Thankfully, Ms. Allen was ready to teach this shamer a lesson — and in the most hilarious way possible.
"I love teaching middle schoolers because they are awkward, and I’m awkward, so we get along."
- Amy Allen
Woman drinking from a pink cup and a woman wearing a jerseyAmy Allen/@_queenoftheclassroom
The comment read: "your a teacher act like it." For those who paid attention in English class, you'll notice the glaring grammatical errors. It was almost too easy. School was in session, and this was one teacher-shamer who was not going to be saved by the bell.
Ms. Allen's response was a classic teacher move. In a follow up video, she wrote the troll's comment on the whiteboard, then humorously corrected the errors, turning it into a mini-lesson for everyone watching. She added proper punctuation, fixed the grammar, and even included a tongue-in-cheek reminder to "Come see me if you have any further questions." Talk about schooling the critics!
The video quickly went viral, garnering millions of views and cheers from her followers. It wasn't just her clever correction that resonated; it was the way she handled criticism with grace and a touch of humor. After all, teachers are no strangers to spelling and grammar lessons, even when they come from unexpected places.
Despite the rude comment, Ms. Allen's students were firmly in her corner. They rallied behind her, tracking the video’s growing views like they were monitoring a pop quiz's success rate. As her comeback video gained traction, her class grew even more excited.
"What’s funny is I left my correction on the board accidentally, and the next day, students asked me what that was all about. When I explained it, they thought it was cool because 'why would anyone go after Ms. Allen'? At that point, the video had maybe 10,000 views. I never imagined the video would go viral."
- Amy Allen
The views were racking up, so Ms. Allen made her fifth-period class a deal. If the video reached 1M views during their class time, they could sit wherever they wanted for an entire week. It was a deal too good to pass up. When the millionth view hit, the room erupted in cheers. Ms. Allen shared she was a classroom "rockstar." The support from her students was overwhelming, and it showed that a teacher's connection with their class goes beyond the four walls of the classroom.
It is moments like these that remind us why teachers do what they do. It's not just about teaching math, science, or grammar — it's about building a community where students feel supported and valued.
Despite the negativity from an online troll, Ms. Allen's response turned a mean-spirited comment into a viral success story. By demonstrating her teaching skills and her ability to laugh in the face of criticism, she showed everyone that the classroom is a place for learning, not just for the students, but sometimes for the critics too.
In the end, it's clear that Ms. Allen knows how to turn a classroom into a lively, welcoming space. She isn't afraid to play games, encourage laughter, and build a supportive environment. And when she faced an online troll, she handled it with the same playful energy that makes her classroom so special.
Her story is a reminder that even when faced with negativity, the best response is often a little humor, a lot of class, and a touch of teacher magic. So keep up the amazing work, Ms. Allen, because you're definitely teaching us all a thing or two about how to respond to haters with style and a smile.
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