As we pulled in to the driveway my wife gave me the "What did you do?" face as she saw all the boxes on the porch. I was as stunned as she was, because on my porch were 8 boxes, 6 of which were marked "HEAVY". Thank you Santa for wonderful surprise.

I teach chemistry at an Urban school district and we get very little in the way of supplies. So for redditgifts I asked for some school supplies, a label maker, and a new periodic table for my classroom.

The school supplies I use most are pencils, pens, paper, and expo markers. I use these the most because it is what my students use in my class. I try to provide these things for my students so that they have what they need to learn. It's amazing the difference in their attitude when they have the supplies they need.

In addition, I asked for a label maker. I inherited a room that is in need or organization so that students and I both save time when we need things.

Last and most importantly, I asked for a new large periodic table. My old periodic table only goes up to Rutherfordium and is brown, cracked, and hard to read. It serves it's function, but it's amazing how engaged the students get with new easy to read resources.

I can't begin to express my gratitude for the resources I have just received. In addition, I know that these supplies will open the eyes and minds of my students. To most of them, the idea that a complete stranger would help them out is mind boggling. This gift will be put to great use and it will change the worldview of my students for the rest of their lives.

Thank you again Carissa, this means more to me than I could adequately express in a post and thank you Reddit community for making this possible and supporting teacher all over.