‘Well-respected and dedicated’ Richland math teacher and coach dies suddenly
The Carmichael Middle School community is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher and coach who had an impact on many students’ lives.
Rachel Halley, a math teacher who taught at the school since 2001, died this week, according to a letter sent to parents Tuesday by Principal Brian Stadelman.
She suffered a heart attack, he said.
“Death is always a sad and troubling event, and can often have a profound effect on our students,” he wrote. “We are sharing this information with you so that you may share with our child when and how you feel is most appropriate.”
Grief counselors will be available for Carmichael students when they return from winter break on Tuesday, Jan. 2.
Shawna Dinh, the school district’s public information officer, said Halley was a “well-respected and dedicated educator.”
She also coached numerous sports, including softball, boys and girls basketball, volleyball and track and field.
“She spent several years coordinating extracurricular programs as the school’s athletics director, activities director and math club advisor,” Dinh wrote in an email. “Her mentorship of students both on and off the field will be deeply missed.”
