CLEVELAND — School is where you learn and grow.

On Friday, Cleveland Police visited Louisa May Alcott Elementary School to surprise fourth-grader Allison Burkhalter Sharp.

Allison is teaching everyone an important lesson in being alert and doing the right thing.

"Your instincts, empathy and courage reflect a level of maturity and responsibility far beyond your years,” said Cleveland Police Captain Jerry Tucker, at a surprise ceremony with Allison’s classmates, teachers and family members.

Allison received recognition for what she did during a bus ride the morning of Aug. 27 near W. 41st and Denison Ave.

"You noticed a small child wandering on the street wearing only a T-shirt,” Tucker said. "Recognizing the danger the child was in, you immediately alerted the bus driver and took actio

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