Retired teacher gains viral fame after daughter's heartfelt TikTok plea

Yohannes Mehretab, a retired teacher, has gained significant attention after his daughter’s emotional plea for support on TikTok. Initially, he had only 71 subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he teaches math from a makeshift classroom at home. After his daughter Sam's video went viral, he quickly gained nearly 100,000 subscribers. The video, which received over 13 million views, showcased Yohannes's surprise and joy at the overwhelming response to his teaching efforts. Viewers expressed their appreciation for Yohannes's dedication to education, with many sharing their own experiences and encouraging the creation of an Amazon Wish List for him. His latest video, teaching a math problem, has already attracted 18,000 views.