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Kendall School District mourning loss of special education teacher Courtney Fannon

Posted at 3:11 PM, Mar 14, 2024

KENDALL, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Kendall Central School District in Orleans County is mourning the loss of a beloved special education teacher.

Officials say Courtney Fannon died unexpectedly on Friday. She was pregnant with a baby girl, who also did not survive.

According to a GoFundMe, organized by a friend, Fannon collapsed and was found unresponsive in the elementary school. She later died at a nearby hospital.

A statement from the district states, "Courtney was a special education teacher who served her students with passion and joy each day. When she wasn't in her classroom sharing her love and gift for teaching with her students, she could be found walking our halls with a smile and a friendly hello."

Loved ones are raising money to support Fannon's husband, Kurtis. The GoFundMe has already surpassed its $55,000 goal. You can donate to the GoFundMe here.