The Hidden Lightness

How one teacher’s $100 kindness challenge is changing a community
The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – Inspired by her late sister’s generosity, teacher Kristina Ulmer gifts each student $20 annually to perform acts of kindness, igniting empathy, creativity, and leadership. What began as a tribute has blossomed into a remarkable community movement, transforming grief into hope and demonstrating how small gestures can spark lasting positive change.