1. She was accused of having an illegal relationship with a former middle school student
Gretchen Krohnfeldt, 47, was under investigation for allegedly entering an inappropriate relationship with one of her former students at Drake Middle School in Arvada, Colorado. The child, whose name is unreleased because of his age, is now a high schooler. The police were made aware on Monday, May 8 of the allegations, and Gretchen was placed on leave the same day. The alleged relations reportedly took place at Gretchen’s house in Arvada. No details of the alleged relationship have been released.
2. She committed suicide before being questioned by police
As police headed to Gretchen’s Arvada home on May 9 to discuss the case, Gretchen committed suicide by shooting herself. One officer reportedly witness her shooting herself. The Jefferson County coroner is investigating her death. There are no details about her memorial service at this time. Drake Middle School is providing grief counselors for students and staff after the teacher’s shocking death.
3. She leaves behind a family
Gretchen was the mother to three children. She also leaves behind her husband. The Drake Middle School principal took down her teacher profile page from the school’s website because “it displayed personal family information including a photograph of her children,” according to the Arvada Press. She was born and raised in Arvada
4. The investigation will continue after her death
The police and school district are still looking into Gretchen’s alleged crimes despite the fact that she’s dead. “We will continue to investigate this matter and coordinate our efforts with law enforcement,” the school district said in a statement. “This investigation is in its infancy and the known facts are very limited. Our main focus is supporting our staff and students that have been deeply impacted by this tragedy.”
5. She taught in the school district for 24 years
Gretchen was a beloved teacher who began teaching in Jefferson County in 1993. She taught social studies, English language arts, and reading intervention. At Drake Middle School, Gretchen was an 8th grade English Teacher.
HollywoodLifers, are you shocked by Gretchen’s alleged relationship with her former student?
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