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Beloved Teacher Murdered: Community Mourns Loss
14 Mar
Summary
- A beloved head teacher was fatally shot inside her home on March 7.
- The suspect, her long-term boyfriend, is charged with both deaths.
- Former students across the country plan to attend memorial services.
A wave of grief has swept through Chicago's South Side following the tragic death of Phyllis Goolsby, a cherished head teacher at Raekwon's Scholastic Academy. Ms. Goolsby, 68, was fatally shot inside her residence on Saturday evening, March 7. The violence also claimed the life of her sister.
Authorities have charged the man with whom Ms. Goolsby shared a 25-year relationship with both murders. Known for her passion for teaching four-year-olds, Ms. Goolsby had been a dedicated educator at the academy since 2011, impacting countless young lives.
Her impact extended far beyond the classroom, with colleagues describing her as family. Despite nearing retirement age, she chose to continue teaching because of her profound love for her students. Former students, now adults, have expressed their sorrow and plan to travel from across the nation to attend memorial services scheduled for April 3-4.
