Young teacher suddenly dies aged just 24 leaving her pupils and friends ‘heartbroken’
A YOUNG teacher has died from a cardiac arrest at the age of just 24 – leaving her pupils at a Cardiff school and friends “heartbroken”.
Emily Rose Browning was described by her family as a “kind, caring, and beautiful young lady” who loved teaching.
Devoted Emily was teaching at Gladstone Primary school before her death – and staff say she was a “beloved teacher” who left a “lasting impact” on the pupils in her care.
In a tribute, they added: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Emily, a beloved teacher at Gladstone, whose kindness, passion, and dedication left a lasting impact on every child, colleague, and parent who had the privilege of knowing her.”
Emily, of Somerset, had settled in Cardiff having gained a criminology degree and masters in psychology before embarking on her teaching career.
The school in Heath, Cardiff, now want to create a memorial garden for Emily after her shock death in December.
The school said they hoped to “create a space that embodies the warmth and compassion Emily shared with us every day”.
“To honour her memory, we are going to create a memorial garden.
“This garden will be a space for reflection, joy, and growth…a place where children can learn through outdoor experiences, and find peace and inspiration.
“It will reflect Emily’s values of nurturing curiosity, creativity, and well-being in every learner.”
A team of her family and friends are set to take part in a series of gruelling fundraising events in her honour as they raise money towards a memorial garden at the school.
Her boyfriend Jack Weston, who will take on a triathlon, half marathon and epic 280km bike ride, organised the tribute with the goal of raising £15,000.
Emily’s sister Katie and 22 of her closest friends will also take on challenges from ultra marathons to Ironman triathlons in her memory.
A joint fundraising page said: “At just 24 years old, the cruelty of her passing has been heartbreaking for all of her family, friends, and everyone who knew her.
“She was a kind, caring, beautiful young lady who lived life to the full, and the happiness she brought to those who loved her will be forever eternal.”
The page said: “Pursuing her love for teaching, she worked at a wide variety of schools all across South Wales, helping to shape so many young minds along the way.
“Emily’s most recent school, Gladstone Primary, is what sits at the heart of this foundation.”
The fundraising page has already raised more than £11,385 of its £15,000 target.