Professor holds student's toddler while continuing to teach

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WPVI) -- A single mom in Nashville had to bring her son to school with her, and the understanding she received from her professor was more than she could have asked for.

Amanda Osbon says she was embarrassed that she was forced to bring her son to class with her. But she says she had no choice as she treats school like a job.

During her class at DeVry University, her son, 2-year-old Xavier, got up and wanted to be held by the professor.

That's when her teacher, Joel Bunkowske, picked him up and continued to teach his class.

Osbon says he was so amazing, patient and kind that she started crying.

She says she broke down and her classmates started hugging her.

The professor says Osbon is a 4.0 student and that nothing should get in the way of education. He also admitted, Xavier is pretty cute.

The touching story is going viral, with millions sharing it.