Students described her as patient, engaging, and passionate about helping others succeed. Parents appreciated the extra time she spent tutoring struggling students, and her colleagues often praised her dedication to education.
No one expected her career to end so suddenly.
A few students noticed that Sarah appeared to spend an unusual amount of time with one senior student outside normal school activities. At first, nobody thought much of it. She often mentored students who were preparing for college, and she had a reputation for encouraging academic success.