Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
The death of a teacher’s aide who passed away inside a Bristol Township middle school is under investigation.
Bristol Township School District confirmed the death of inclusion specialist Kelly Brown, who was found deceased last Friday evening inside Franklin D. Roosevelt Middle School on Veterans Highway.
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Police Lt. Terry Hughes said Brown’s death is suspected of being a drug overdose. He added that toxicology results were sent out by the coroner for testing.
According to a source in the district, Brown was found dead by janitors inside a bathroom after school hours. There were reportedly signs that indicated to first responders that drugs were involved.
Hughes said no students are believed to have come into contact with any drugs.
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The death was reported to parents on Sunday. The district said they waited to alert parents to give police time to notify Brown’s family. LevittownNow.com was alerted to the incident Monday by several parents of FDR students.
“Recognizing the impact that her loss could have on the students she supported within the school, the District crisis team is on-site at FDR during this week to provide grief support and counseling. This service will also be extended to faculty members,” a statement from the district said.
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Brown’s job was to aide teachers who have students with learning or physical disabilities in their classes.
Parents seeking advice on how to talk to their children about the death of a Brown are able to contact the school guidance office for more information.
