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New Jersey teacher moonlighting as waitress gets $100 tip

A New Jersey waitress was surprised by a generous tip last weekend.

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A New Jersey special education teacher who moonlights as a waitress received a generous tip during a recent weekend shift.

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Catherine Acampora-Nielsen, who teaches in the Lakewood School District, works a second job as a waitress at Woolley's Seafood Market in Howell, the Asbury Park Press reported.

Wanted to share a great story that was shared on the Howell Happenings NJ Group Page. We truly have amazing people who...

Posted by Howell Happenings NJ on Sunday, June 9, 2019

Sunday, she posted a photo of a tip and heartwarming note she received from a couple who dined at the restaurant. The bill came out to $70.96, but the couple tipped an additional $100 and wrote on the bill, "Thank you for teaching our kids -- teachers shouldn't have to work weekends!"

Acampora-Nielsen shared her experience on the Howell Happenings NJ Group Page on Facebook, New Jersey 101.5 reported. The post was accompanied by a message that read, "We hope this note gets back to this couple and let's them know how much of an impact they made in this person's life and a huge thank you for making a difference."