Twin Cities Middle School Mourns Teacher Killed On Vacation

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Students and staff at Venture Academy in Minneapolis are shocked and saddened by the sudden death of teacher and Girls on the Run coach, Brittany Boegel. She was killed in an accident while hiking on vacation in Alaska.

Boegel was 32 years old. "Brittany loved to travel and explore the world and left us doing what she loved," her family said in a statement.

"Her mom, dad, and brothers were with her until the very end of her last earthly adventure. We would like to thank the first responders and bystanders that helped us. She was a joy of life that focused on giving back to her family, friends, students, and communities, and we ask that everyone remember Brittany by carrying that forward. As a strong Christian we know she is with her Lord Jesus Christ."

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Brittany taught math to middle school students for the past four years.

"Brittany was a caring, dedicated and passionate educator who cared deeply for the well-being and learning of her students," the school said. "Brittany was also a world traveler, who enjoyed using her summer breaks to experience different cultures."

Prior to joining Venture Academy in 2014, she taught at Minneapolis Academy and at St. Columbkille Catholic School in Los Angeles.

Boegel was a graduate of the College of St. Benedict and received a master's degree from Loyola Marymount University. She was fluent in Spanish and "loved communicating with her students and their families in their native language," school officials added.

Venture Academy will have counseling available for any staff and students that need support.

Images courtesy of Venture Academy