Eugene Community Mourning Loss of Beloved Teacher Amy Samson in Tragic Crash
The Eugene, Oregon community is heartbroken over the sudden loss of Amy Samson, a beloved fourth-grade teacher at Eugene Online Academy, who tragically passed away in a vehicle accident on her way to school early Tuesday morning.
Amy Samson was not only an esteemed educator at Eugene Online Academy but also a respected art teacher at North Eugene High School (NEHS). Her dedication to education earned her the Excellence in Education Award Grant from the Eugene School District 4J in February. She was recognized for her innovative teaching methods and was awarded the Eugene Education Foundation Annual Grant to reinvent the Guild Model for Ceramics at NEHS for the 2023-24 school year.
The NEHS community has rallied together, calling for prayers and support for Ms. Samson’s family, friends, students, and the entire community. A proud graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University, Amy was also a member of the Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society, reflecting her commitment to educational excellence.
Community member and NEHS parent Kai Weybright expressed the profound impact Ms. Samson had on students, stating, “Please pray for my daughter and all the NEHS students who were blessed to experience the positive impact of Ms. Amy Samson’s gift as an art educator. She was tragically taken in an automobile accident en route to the high school this morning. Please also include all of Ms. Samson’s family and friends as well, who are having to process this horrific and unexpected event. No one day is ever guaranteed for any of us. Hug your loved ones. Tell them you love them. May the Lord bless you all. Oh yeah, I love you all. Every single one of you.”
As the community mourns this devastating loss, tributes continue to pour in, honoring the legacy of a teacher who touched the lives of many and inspired countless students through her passion for art and education.
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