Freeman worked at the school for 19 years teaching environmental science and physics, Principal David Drechsel said in a letter sent to parents.

Freeman had also served as supervisor of the school’s science department for a period of time, he said.

Freeman was known among both students and staff members as a devoted educator and had continued to teach even while undergoing treatment.

“She managed to always muster up every bit of strength to teach her classes and provide quality instruction,” said Drechsel.

“She never made one excuse, never wanted to be treated differently, and had the respect and admiration of everyone that worked with her or had her as a teacher.”

Before relocating to Madison, Freeman taught at Columbia High School in Maplewood, according to the district’s science department faculty page.

Drechsel asks parents to reach out to their children’s counselor or him personally to address questions and concerns. He also recommends the National Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and the Crisis Text Line (text ‘hello’ to 741741) as resources to cope with the loss.

“We are saddened by the loss to our school community and will make every effort to help you and your child as you need,” he said.

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