When unexpected loss strikes, communities often look for steady ways to process grief together. That was the case following the sudden passing of Angela Coleman, a longtime Spanish teacher at Mount Paran Christian School. At 51, her death—following unforeseen complications from the flu—came as a shock to students, colleagues, and families who had come to know her as a constant and caring presence.
One of the first steps the school took was to pause normal routines. After the news was shared, the high school campus closed for the day, giving students and staff space to gather, reflect, and support one another.