Nicole White got the surprise of her life when she walked into her classroom at Garrison Elementary to find her coworkers, students and her boyfriend waiting for her. It was part of her proposal.

Students held balloons, roses, and signs that said "Ms. White will you marry me?" The classroom erupted in joy after White said yes.

Dover third-grade teacher Nicole White is stunned to walk into a wedding proposal in her classroom at Garrison Elementary School Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
Dover third-grade teacher Nicole White is stunned to walk into a wedding proposal in her classroom at Garrison Elementary School Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

White said that someone told him that maintenance needed him in his classroom and that he was in shock when he saw the kids holding up the signs. I am fortunate to be able to share that moment with my family and students. They are very important to me. There were a lot of happy tears.

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Beth Dunton said that she had been in on the secret since a month ago, when Driscoll reached out to her to plan the perfect proposal. She said that she loves being a teacher and wanted to include her students in the proposal.

She joked that they were finally able to figure out a devious plan to pull this off successfully.

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White was in a meeting before her students were in music class so she couldn't stay in the classroom. Once everyone was in place, the maintenance request was an excuse to return to the classroom.

Third-grade teacher Nicole White embraces husband-to-be Nick Driscoll after his proposal to her in class at Dover's Garrison Elementary School Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
Third-grade teacher Nicole White embraces husband-to-be Nick Driscoll after his proposal to her in class at Dover's Garrison Elementary School Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.

Dunton said the dean of students kept her busy while her fianc came in and helped set up the classroom. The kids were excited. Everyone came together for a surprise. She said she didn't know. Everyone was happy for her. They have a great connection with her. It was a pleasure to be a part of it.

White said the class celebrated the couple with a toast of sparkling cider.

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White said that one of the sweetest things was seeing five students each hold a rose, one rose for each year he and I have dated. It was very emotional for me.

Nick Driscoll and Dover teacher Nicole White.
Nick Driscoll and Dover teacher Nicole White.

Five years ago, White and Driscoll met online while White was teaching in Vienna, Austria. White said that they had many interests in common. Both are adventurous and enjoy kayaking. The two live in Manchester, but hope to move closer to the Seacoast in the future. White has been a teacher in the district for four years, while Driscoll has been a pharmacist.

White said she was excited that she would marry her best friend and partner.

The article was originally published on Fosters Daily Democrat.

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