An Upstate art teacher and an Upstate fitness trainer were among the seven people killed in a plane crash Friday in Alaska.
The Spartanburg County School District Six Facebook page said Dawkins Middle school art teacher, Heather Hulsey, died in aplane accident during a trip to Alaska.
Hulsey was 25 years old.
The full post from Dr. Darryl Owings District Six superintendent said:
"The District Six family is heartbroken after learning that a Dawkins Middle school art teacher, Heather Hulsey, passed away in a plane accident during a trip to Alaska. Heather was an inspiring teacher who had a tremendous impact on her students and colleagues. She was a wonderful person who was well-loved by our school community. Heather’s husband, Caleb Hulsey, his brother Mackay, and friend, Kirstin Wright, also passed away. The Hulsey family is strongly connected to our District Six family. This is a tragedy beyond words. We ask that you keep their families in your thoughts and prayers."