Ryan Mott was a science and special education teacher at Hinsdale South High School in Illinois who died after suffering a medical emergency.
Ryan Mott suffered a medical emergency on campus Monday morning. He was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead.
In this article, we learn all there is to know about Ryan Mott and this tragedy.
Who is Hinsdale High teacher Ryan Mott?
Ryan Mott was a special education and science teacher at Hinsdale South High School in Darien, Illinois. He had been working at the school for 20 years, according to his LinkedIn account, and was a military veteran.
Mott was well-liked and respected by his students and colleagues, who described him as a quiet soul, a powerhouse in the classroom, a role model, and a source of support.
On the morning of February 12, 2024, Mott suffered a medical emergency at the school around 7:40 a.m.
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He was rushed to Hinsdale Hospital, but he did not survive. The cause of his death was not disclosed.
The school dismissed the students early that day and offered counseling services to those who needed them. The school district also issued a public statement expressing deep sadness over the loss of Mott and extending condolences to his family and friends.
“Though a quiet soul, Mr. Mott was a powerhouse in the classroom. He will be sorely missed by his current students, former students, and his colleagues,” a statement from the school said.
FOX 32 spoke with a mother who described Mott as a role model and someone who stepped up in a big way after her son lost his father last year.
“We had a very difficult year last year. And Mr. Mott was always there for us. He helped Zach through the summer with his schoolwork. He came to our house, helped him because he was struggling, you know, in a few subjects,” said Kimberley Peirce.
“He had a fun sense of humor. He didn’t let Zach slide or, you know, get away with anything. He was good at keeping you in check.”
Hinsdale South High School is one of the two public high schools in Hinsdale Township High School District 86, which serves a suburban area of about 35,000 people.
The school has about 1,600 students and offers various academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs.
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