Teacher tries to save pupil drowning in lake but both tragically die

“Those who knew Hannah knew she had her mind set on being a teacher at an early age,” the obituary read. “For one Christmas she asked Santa for an overhead projector, with subsequent Christmases it became white boards and markers.

“Hannah enjoyed so much in life, spoiling herself with pedicures, make overs and her perfume. She enjoyed cooking, drinking her caffeine in whatever form it came, listening to music, attending concerts, taking walks, hiking, sand in her toes on the beach and simple lazy days.

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“She adored cosy blankets and had quite the shoe collection. And the way to get these blankets and shoes was shopping which was never a short outing.

“She adored her students, friends and family and what she shared with them was her sense of humour, such wisdom for such a young age, calming presence, patience, confidence and immense love for all those around her. You didn’t have to be in a classroom to learn from Hannah, and her wish for all of us would be to carry on with the kindness and love that she so freely shared.”

Hannah is survived by her fiancée Dylan Johnson.

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