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Sherrie Gahn

Make a Donation to Whitney Elementary

If you were moved by Principal Sherrie Gahn's amazing story and want to help her and the children and families of her school, you can make a donation! Checks can be sent to Whitney Elementary School, 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122-7461.

Or, donate by credit card here.

To see a list of items that Whitney Elementary needs, please visit their website.

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Sherrie Gahn's Students Get a Library

Ellen has been working all season to help the kids of Whitney Elementary, and today they got a huge surprise -- a new library! Thanks to the people of Target, the Whitney students will be studying in this beautiful new building. But that's not all! They'll also be able to get their reading done on a cool new Kindle Fire!

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Do You Know an Inspiring Person?

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The Kids from Whitney Meet the First Lady

Michelle Obama is all about fitness for children. Who better to get a workout with her than Ellen's favorite kids from Whitney Elementary? They got some calorie-burning dancing in before Ellen gave them a big surprise.

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Help Whitney Elementary on WeTopia

All season long, Ellen has been helping out Whitney Elementary and their incredible Principal, Sherrie Gahn. Today Ellen had a huge announcement! Now you can play the free Facebook game WeTopia and actually help the kids at Whitney at the same time! By earning joy you can fund a food bank program for the students.

Start playing WeTopia right here!

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Happy Birthday from Whitney Elementary

Today Ellen saw the special birthday greeting from the kids she's helped at Whitney Elementary. They even wrote a song for her! She's very touched that they put this together for her.

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Web Exclusive: Whitney Says Happy Birthday

Ellen has sent a lot of love to Whitney Elementary this season, and for her birthday, they wanted to send some back. Watch their sweet (and original) song they performed for her right here.

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Make a Donation to Whitney Elementary

If you were moved by Principal Sherrie Gahn's amazing story and want to help her and the children and families of her school, you can make a donation! Checks can be sent to Whitney Elementary School, 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122-7461.

Or, donate by credit card here.

To see a list of items that Whitney Elementary needs, please visit their website.

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Web Exclusive: Justin Bieber Surprises a Classroom!

Justin Bieber went to visit Whitney Elementary, the school close to Ellen's heart, and now it's close to his! Check out this bonus clip of Justin stepping in to teach a math class!

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Web Exclusive: Justin Bieber Reads an Inspiring School Motto

Justin Bieber was so moved by the story of Whitney Elementary, he decided to make a personal visit. While he was there, he learned more about what makes this school so special. Watch this exclusive bonus clip right here!

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Justin Bieber Visits a Needy School

When Justin heard about Whitney Elementary, he knew he wanted to get involved. The superstar with the giant heart was here to show Ellen what happened when he visited the school and gave a special concert for the kids.

You can donate to Whitney Elementary right here.

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Sherrie Gahn Talks About Justin Bieber

Justin performance was a very special gift to Whitney Elementary. Principal Sherrie Gahn was here to tell Ellen what his visit meant to the kids, especially around the holidays. Watch here.

You can also donate to Whitney Elementary right here.

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Donate to Whitney Elementary

Today on the show, Justin Bieber performed an amazing concert and gave an incredible gift to the kids at Whitney Elementary School.

If you were moved by Principal Sherrie Gahn's amazing story and want to help her and the children and families of her school, you can make a donation! Checks can be sent to Whitney Elementary School, 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122-7461.

Or, donate by credit card here.

To see a list of items that Whitney Elementary needs, please visit their website.

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Another Big Surprise for Whitney Elementary

There are few people that The Ellen Show loves to help more than Principal Sherrie Gahn at Whitney Elementary. She has done so much for her students, and gives everything she can. Ellen remembered the surprises we've given to Sherrie so far, and has another surprise up her sleeve that will touch your heart.

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Update on Principal Sherrie Gahn

Sherrie Gahn, the inspirational principal of Whitney Elementary, received a check during Ellen's premiere week for $100,000 to help cover the cost of her students' needs. Sherrie's life has changed... and so have the lives of her students. She was on the show to tell Ellen about the differences she's seen, and the amazing people who have stepped out of the woodwork to help her!

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Justin Bieber's Incredible Surprise

We all fell in love with Sherrie Gahn and the kids of Whitney Elementary during our season premiere. Justin Bieber was here with a surprise for the incredible school -- that you won't believe! And just when you think it can't possibly get any better, it does! There was Bieber magic in our studio!

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Web Exclusive: A Surprise from the Audience

After the audience got $100 gift cards to Target, one audience member wanted to donate hers to Sherrie Gahn and her school. It was a touching moment, and  before you knew it, Ellen had everyone laughing again!

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Sherrie's Life-Changing Surprise

Our hero principal wasn't leaving the show without a huge surprise. Our friends at Target hooked-up this amazing principal with an astounding check for $100,000! They also had a big surprise for all of her students, and our audience!

If you were moved by Principal Sherrie Gahn's amazing story and want to help her and the children and families of her school, you can make a donation! Checks can be sent to Whitney Elementary School, 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122-7461.

Or, donate by credit card here.

To see a list of items that Whitney Elementary needs, please visit their website.

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Sherrie Gahn Gets a Standing Ovation

After our audience heard about the amazing things that Sherrie has done for the students of her school, they jumped to their feet. Watch the emotional clip as the audience, and Sherrie's husband, show their appreciation for everything that she does.

If you were moved by Principal Sherrie Gahn's amazing story and want to help her and the children and families of her school, you can make a donation! Checks can be sent to Whitney Elementary School, 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122-7461.

Or, donate by credit card here.

To see a list of items that Whitney Elementary needs, please visit their website.

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Sherrie Gahn's Amazing Story

She's the principal of a school where the kids are struggling to make ends meet. Sherrie Gahn has dedicated herself to making sure her students get what they need to stay in school, whatever it takes. Watch her amazing story here.

If you were moved by Principal Sherrie Gahn's amazing story and want to help her and the children and families of her school, you can make a donation! Checks can be sent to Whitney Elementary School, 5005 Keenan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122-7461.

Or, donate by credit card here.

To see a list of items that Whitney Elementary needs, please visit their website.

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