Veteran educator found dead at elementary school
By Greg Ng
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BALTIMORE (WBAL) — A 75-year-old Baltimore City Public Schools veteran employee of 23 years was found dead Monday at Arundel Elementary School.
City police said investigators found no signs of trauma or foul play and that they await autopsy results to determine a cause of death. Baltimore police and City Schools police are investigating.
City Schools released a letter sent to the school community, identifying the employee as Deborah Tolson, who served as a math interventionist.
“Our hearts and thoughts remain with Ms. Tolson’s family and friends, as well as our entire school community, in this difficult time,” Arundel Elementary School Principal Kerry-Ann Malcolm wrote in the school’s letter. “Ms. Tolson was a very beloved member of our school community for seven years. A pillar of the school community, she was beloved by both students and staff.”
The district’s crisis team is working to support the school community and talk to students and staff members to address questions and concerns.
The school released students at 10:15 a.m. Monday.
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