HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Students have dozens of teachers over their time in school, and for one group of students at Bryant Elementary in Kearney, their first-ever teacher came to surprise them.

Brandi Dorsey, a preschool teacher and “Ms. Brandi” to the students, is a fan favorite in Mrs. Hellman’s third-grade class.

“I have a list at home of my favorite teachers and her [Ms. Brandi] and Mrs. Hellman are my number one teachers,” said Hazel, a third-grade student.

Hazel and other students had been talking about their old teacher in class, and when Mrs. Hellman saw a teacher in-service day on the books for the preschool, she invited her back to the class.

“It was an instant yes,” said Ms. Brandi.

Ms. Brandi came in and read a book to students at the end of the day and caught up with the

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