Teacher Jean Kuczka has been in the news because she was killed in the St Louis school shooting incident while saving students, know her age and bio
St. Louis, Missouri, school shooting incident, which sent shockwaves across the nation, has resulted in the death of three individuals, including the suspect Orlando Harris. 7 other people were also severely injured in all this.
Know Who Is Jean Kuczka Teacher Who Died During St Louis High School Schooting, Biography, Age, Family, News
This lady died protecting her students today. Most definitely by far a hero. RIP Mrs Jean Kuczka ๐๐พ๐๐พ pic.twitter.com/QtbFN0AGu4
— Lando Cole (@landobando90) October 24, 2022
This is Jean Kuczka.
It barely made headlines, but yesterday a gunman stormed into her classroom in St. Louis. Without hesitating, she stood between him and her students.
She gave her own life โ to save everyone else.
Know her name. pic.twitter.com/SO5kgKPLXo
— Goodable (@Goodable) October 25, 2022
15-year-old student Alexandria Bell was another victim of the event. However, another 61-year-old Central Visual and Performing Arts High School teacher Jean Kuczka who was another victim has become the talk of the town because many eyewitnesses claim that Kuczka perished while attempting to save students.
Since the news about his death went public, it went on to become one of the most talked-about stories on social media platforms with many people paying their heartfelt sympathies to her. Many are also sending sympathies to her family. Many are also trying to find out more about her.
So, letโs find out more about her:
Who Was Jean Kuczka?
Jean Kuczka was a 61-year-old teacher at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri. She has been in the news because she passed away while saving students from the mass shooting in her school.
While nothing much is known about her, it is reported that she has a daughter whose name is Abby Kuczka. She also has one son, however, nothing much is known about him apart from the fact he has juvenile diabetes.
Because of her 29-year-old son, she often participated in JDRF’s Ride to Cure to raise money for research into a treatment.
After graduating from Lindbergh High School, Jean Kuczka decided to continue her education and enrolled at Southwest Missouri State University. Throughout her time in high school and college, Kuckzka was a renowned field hockey player. She has a teaching undergraduate degree.
Inside and outside of the classroom, Jean was described as a passionate and kind person by those who loved her, and they are steadfast in their desire to carry on her legacy.
At the time of her death, she was 61 years old and was considering taking retirement.
Her Career
In Affton, Missouri, at Seven Holy Founders, Jean Kuczka started her professional career. Although she initially taught physical education, she quickly switched to teaching health. Kuczka was health, personal finance, and physical education teacher at VPA High School.
She has been a professor at CVPA since 2008, according to her profile on the institution’s website. As a part of the 1979 National Championship squad, she was honored by being put into the sports hall of fame at Missouri State, her alma mater.
Cause Of Death Of Jean Kuczka
She was shot dead by Orlando Harris, an ex-student of the college where she teaches at the time of her death.