TROY AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDRESSES LOSS OF ELEMENTARY TEACHER IN TRAGIC CRASH

FNN Article © Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Update: Troy Area School District will open at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 13, 2023.

TROY, PA – Dear Troy Area School District Community ~

This weekend our District suffered a tragic loss with the unexpected death of a member of our district community. Ms. Christine Woodward was in a fatal car accident Saturday February 11.

Christine was with the district for almost 15 years working as an elementary teacher at East Troy, WR Croman and Intermediate Schools. She was an active member of our booster clubs and was considered a mother figure to many of our students.

Ms. Woodward has been a caring and valued member of our team for many years and will be missed greatly by staff and students alike. She will be remembered as a dedicated staff member who, over the years, made so many strong connections with whom she encountered. Her passion for education was evident daily. She taught her students with high expectations and great flourish.

This is a somber time for all of us. We will be offering support and counselling and will have counselors available for as long as they are needed. We encourage families to talk about what has happened in whatever way is appropriate for each family.

Remember that the grief process can continue beyond the first day and that it is not uncommon for reactions to last several days and/or weeks. Our thoughts and support are with her family and friends.

Sincerely,

Dr. Janilyn Elias

Superintendent

FNN learned that Woodward was a third grade teacher at the Troy Area School District. Woodward was said to have been returning home from basketball game at Liberty. The crash occurred in Sullivan Township around 10:45 PM along Route 6.