A popular high school teacher was tragically killed in a suspected murder-suicide.

The Philadelphia community was struck with sadness and shock when news broke that a beloved high school teacher had been brutally shot and killed by a man in an apparent murder-suicide. Ondria Glaze, a 36-year-old teacher at Philadelphia's Olney High School, was the victim of this senseless act of violence.

According to reports from People, the Philadelphia Police Department revealed that Glaze was shot once in the face by 42-year-old Richard Harper, who then turned the gun on himself. Harper was found dead shortly after inside a home in the Grays Ferry neighborhood with a single gunshot wound to his head. The exact nature of the relationship between Glaze and Harper has not been disclosed.

Glaze was not just a teacher, but a beloved member of the Philadelphia school community. Her family and friends remember her as a kind and dedicated individual. Olney High School Principal Michael Roth wrote a heartfelt letter to the community, expressing the deep loss they were all feeling.

"In Olney, we have a saying, 'Olney Love.' Ms. Glaze truly embodied this mantra. She touched the lives of every student and staff member she came across," Roth wrote.

The school has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money for a scholarship in Glaze's name and memory. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior each year, allowing them to pursue their dreams and continue the positive impact that Glaze had on everyone she knew. The fundraiser has already raised almost $20,000, a testament to the impact Glaze had on her students and colleagues.

Even the President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, Jerry T. Jordan, paid tribute to Glaze, acknowledging her as "the brightest light" and describing her as someone who made everyone feel like they were her favorite person in the world. He expressed his condolences to the entire Olney High School community and Glaze's loved ones.

The tragic loss of Ondria Glaze serves as a painful reminder of the devastating effects of violence and the importance of cherishing those we love. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends, and the entire Philadelphia school community during this difficult time.

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