A mysterious Secret Santa motivated students to raise thousands of dollars for those in need

Phoenix — A perennial "On the Road" favorite is the story of Secret Santa, a wealthy and anonymous businessman who every year gives out hundreds of $100 bills to random strangers.

For students of Derek Brown, a Phoenix elementary teacher who uses "On the Road" stories to teach kindness and character, watching Secret Santa do his thing made a huge impression on his students.

"I was, like, shocked because, well, who does that?" student Nicholas Talamantes asked.