LOUISA COUNTY, Va. — The CBS 6 Month of Giving arrived at Moss-Nuckols Elementary School in Louisa County where earlier this year Rob Cardwell featured School Resource Officer Leonhardt Anderson in a Building Better Minds report.
A teacher stopped Deputy Anderson in the hallway at the beginning of the school year.
"[She] said that she had a little boy who didn't like loud noise and her class was unusually loud that day. And asked if I would take him for a walk to get a break. And I said, 'Sure, I'll help the little fella out,'" Deputy Anderson said.
Their walks would continue all school year.
During that time, that student, who is on the Autism-spectrum, opened up more and developed more focus.
And because of all that walking, Deputy Anderson lost over 20 pounds and wore out a pair of shoes!
Rob stopped by the school to surprise Deputy Anderson with a gift card and a big “Thank you!”
Louisa County Sheriff Donald Lowe and Louisa County School Superintendent Doug Straley both said Deputy Anderson was an invaluable asset to the county and has a big heart for all students.
The CBS 6 Month of Giving made possible by Virginia Credit Union is underway. Watch for a new surprise every day in December on CBS 6 News at 6 a.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. Have an idea about who we should surprise next, click here to email our team.
