A New York middle school teacher has dropped dead in front of her students after suffering from a mysterious “medical episode” while teaching her class.
Adrian Gilmore was just 48 years old when she died suddenly in front of her horrified young students.
Gilmore worked at Albert G. Prodell Middle School in Shoreham, Long Island.
She was also a football coach at Shoreham-Wading River High School.
According to local news reports, Gilmore suffered from a fatal “medical emergency” that several of her sixth-grade students witnessed.
The teacher, who was described as “a very nice girl,” was rushed to John T. Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson.
Unfortunately, doctors were unable to resuscitate Gikmore, and she was confirmed dead at the hospital.
Officials have not revealed Gilmore’s cause of death.
All other details regarding the mysterious “medical episode” have been withheld from the public.
Shoreham-Wading River Superintendent of Schools Gerard Poole confirmed Gilmore’s passing in a letter to the community, saying:
“Adrian Gilmore was not only a dedicated and passionate educator but an outstanding coach, mentor, and source of inspiration to many generations of SWR colleagues, families, and students.
“More than her impressive achievements, Adrian will be remembered as a mentor