No, it wasn’t Fifth Harmony or One Direction, but a second-grade class.

“I say it all the time: The wrong people get the attention,” DeGeneres told Bonner.

“Teachers should get more attention than I get… just because I do what I do.

Ellen DeGeneres

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I mean, I’m glad I have a platform to show off people like you.

You should be getting this attention.”

The host’s surprises for her guest weren’t done.

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In addition, DeGeneres started aGoFundMe accountfor fans to donate to.