Teacher begins class with unique handshake for each student

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Thursday, February 2, 2017
Teacher begins class with unique handshake for each student
A 5th grade English teacher in North Carolina starts each day with an elaborate, choreographed, personalized high-energy handshake with every one of his students.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WPVI) -- Awesome teacher alert!

Barry White, Jr.,a 5th grade English teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina, starts each day with an elaborate, choreographed, personalized high-energy handshake with every one of his students.

Every. Single. One.

He customized the moves, which inspired by each student's personality.

White says they worked on the custom shakes during recess...

He adds he was inspired by basketball player LeBron James, who does the same thing with his teammates.

White says he wanted to bring that bond to the entire 5th grade.