Tennis star Venus Williams surprised her former class teacher to say thank you for believing in her ability in honor of Teacher Appreciation Month.
Venus went back to her hometown to have an emotional reunion with her teacher at Mark Twain Middle School in Lynwood, California.
“Ms. Vellegas, I remember I felt inspired. I felt nourished. The care that she takes with each student, you can tell that there’s love in her heart.” she said.