McAlester Public Schools announced Friday that the district is mourning the loss of Shawn Calaway, “a dedicated and beloved educator at McAlester High School.”
MPS Superintendent Dr. Robert Steeber made the announcement via a social media post on Friday, March 7.
Calaway, who taught English, began teaching for MPS in 2013 “and has made a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues through his passion for teaching, kindness, and commitment to education,” Steeber wrote in his statement.
“Mr. Calaway was not only a valued educator but also a mentor, friend, and inspiration to so many,” Steeber said. “His legacy will live on in the lives he touched.”
Steeber said school counselors and local grief support professionals will be available on the MHS campus in the coming days and that anyone in need of emotional support “is encouraged to visit the counseling office or reach out to a trusted staff member.”
“McAlester Public Schools extends heartfelt condolences to Mr. Calaway’s family,” Steeber said. “As we grieve this tremendous loss, we will remember and honor his dedication to education and the positive influence he had on our community.”