Crime & Safety
Shawmont Elementary Teacher Dies In Roxborough Fire
The teacher died after sustaining injuries in a Sunday morning fire at her Roxborough home.
ROXBOROUGH, PHILADELPHIA – A Shawmont Elementary School teacher died Sunday in a fire at her Roxborough home, according to multiple media reports.
Sheila Taylor-Hawkins, 62, died Sunday morning after sustaining injuries in a house fire that broke out at about 7:47 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 on the 600 block of Renz Street in Roxborough.
Police said Hawkins was found unresponsive inside the home and was taken to Temple University Hospital in critical conditions.
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Police said she died at 8:45 a.m.
Hawkins was a third grade teacher at Shawmont Elementary School, which is just blocks from her home.
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The School District of Philadelphia said Taylor-Hawkins' time serving the district was priceless.
Our hearts go out to the family of Ms. Sheila Taylor-Hawkins who passed away this weekend. The Shawmont school community & the School District are coming together at this difficult time. Her years of service to @PHLschools are priceless & we are thankful for her commitment. pic.twitter.com/MJP5gGZIxa
— Philadelphia Schools (@PHLschools) November 20, 2017
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