Professor Sydney Engelberg was teaching when a student’s baby started crying. Embarrassed, the mother tried to leave, but he gently stopped her, took the baby, and continued the lecture while soothing the child. The baby soon calmed down, and students were touched by his kindness. A photo of the moment went viral, showing his belief that teaching is about care as well as knowledge.
Professor Sydney Engelberg was teaching when a student’s baby started crying. Embarrassed, the mother tried to leave, but he gently stopped her, took the baby, and continued the lecture while soothing the child. The baby soon calmed down, and students were touched by his kindness. A photo of the moment went viral, showing his belief that teaching is about care as well as knowledge.