An OTBKB reader and parent at PS 321 wrote me with this sad news. Karen Rothman, a third grade teacher at PS 321, died Sunday night of an aneurysm. She was recently married and six months pregnant. Sadly, the baby didn’t survive.

One can only imagine the scene at PS 321 on Monday morning. The principal told the children of their teacher’s death. Undoubtedly the staff and administration were devastated by this sudden tragedy and worked quickly to provide the children with the support they needed.

Rothman was described by one parent as "very creative, very intuitive, and someone who really got what each child was about. She did some wonderful things with the children."

Condolences to the family and friends of this extraordinary teacher.