A special education teacher in upstate New York tragically died in the classroom with her unborn child, the school announced.
notice release Kendall Elementary School officials said 29-year-old Courtney Fannon was found unresponsive in an empty classroom after school on Friday, March 8.
Despite life-saving measures, Fanon and her unborn child were pronounced dead at 6:30 p.m.
The cause of death has not been made public.
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Courtney Fannon, 29, was found unresponsive in a special needs classroom at Kendall Elementary School in Kendall, New York. (Kendall Central School)
According to her GoFundMe page, Fannon is pregnant with her daughter, Hadley Jay, and is about four weeks away from her due date.
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“For those who didn’t have the wonderful opportunity to meet or get to know Courtney, there are endless positive and good things that can only be said about her,” the GoFundMe said. “She was loving, loyal, and organized in the way she always put her students above herself, ultimately always positively changing the lives of her students and parents.”
“As we grieve, we ask that you please hold your loved ones a little tighter over the next few days. We don’t know if we will be able to see them tomorrow,” the post said. There is.
Kendall Elementary School announced that counselors would be available to students following Fannon’s death. (Google Maps)
The school said Fanon had a “passion” for working with students with special needs and always had a kind smile on her face.
“Courtney served her students every day with passion and joy as a special education teacher,” the school said in a statement. “When she’s not in her classroom, she walks our hallways with her smile and friendly hello, sharing her love of teaching and her talent with her students.” I saw you there.”
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The school said mental health counselors will be available to support students.
The GoFundMe had raised more than $70,000 as of Thursday afternoon.
FOX News has reached out to Kendall Elementary School for comment.
