A face that needs no introduction is hidden in the dash of students heading to South Fort Myers High class.
It's none other than the jolly old elf, Santa Claus, who visits the school one day every year.
"The kids are looking for hope," Santa said. "That's what I try to bring: unconditional love. I don't care what you sound like or who you voted for; I'm Santa. I love everybody."
While you may think being Santa is as simple as putting on a red coat and hat, we discovered there's a lot more to Saint Nick than simply making a list and checking it twice.
"I have my old-fashioned watch with my minute and second hands. I have my pouch where I keep the letters from kids," Santa said.
For these students, this is his way of unlocking happiness.
"Kids ask, Santa, how do you get in without a chimney? Well, you see, I have a special magic key," Santa said. "A piece of coal is really just a diamond in the rough. I know that deep inside every kid, there's a diamond in there."
This isn't unlike what Santa does for his day job as broadcasting teacher Mr. Jay Rumple.
"Best teacher I've ever had," high school senior Jonae McCree said.
Students like Jonae are inspired to capture his Kris Kringle antics by filming a documentary on him.
"He's really helping us bring this idea to life. It's a documentary about if the real Santa teaches at South Fort Myers High. The beard and all. It's like, his calling, for sure," McCree said.
Whether he's in costume or not, Mr. Rumple always believes in the spirit of giving.
"As long as I have something to offer these kids, I'll be here," Rumple said.