"It meant a lot because in all honestly because, in all of the kids, I saw my nephew. I think that's why the visit was so meaningful," he said. "I see a school that really focuses on the needs of kids just like my nephew. You can see the progression of all the kids and how well they spoke, how much fun they were having, how they were interacting with each other and it just lets me know that this is a special place."

At the end of the class, Duron addressed the entire school at an assembly, and he told them about his nephew's strength and how it mirrors their own.

"He's fighting each and every day, like you guys. You guys are here because you're doing everything you can to be better and to continue to improve," Duron said. "I want to tell you guys that you might be a fan of me, but I'm a bigger fan of you guys. Continue to listen to your teachers, continue to improve and just know that you'll always have a fan out there in Duron Harmon."

That message is hugely important, according to Principal Deborah Donovan.

"Each and every day, my kids have little moments. Maybe somebody learns how to tie their shoes. Somebody learns to spell a word. Somebody learns left from right. Somebody learns a new vocational skill," she said. "To have a champion celebrate that, that means so very much."