Springfield community mourns loss of Hillcrest High School science teacher

The Springfield community is still reeling from the loss of Hillcrest High School science teacher Jennifer Bryant, who was killed in a traffic accident Friday on I-44 near the Glenstone exit.

The following message was posted on the Hillcrest Facebook page today:

It is with heavy hearts that we grieve the loss of our beloved, Mrs. Bryant. 

This is a loss for our entire community. As we help our staff and students journey through grief, we want you to know that we’re here to provide support.

Trained counseling professionals will be onsite at Hillcrest on Monday to help staff and students cope with the grief they experience.

You can donate to her family through this site:
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/317vl8

A Celebration of Life will be held for Mrs. Bryant on Friday, January 12, at 4:00 PM at the Wilson Logistics Arena, located at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, 3001 N Grant Ave, Springfield, MO 65803.

All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the GoFundMe, which has been set up to help the family during this time. The link to donate can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4urcc-the-bryant-family...