'An incredibly tragic loss': Olney High School teacher dies in apparent murder-suicide

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A beloved teacher at Olney High School was killed Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide.

Police say 42-year-old Rick Harper shot 36-year-old Ondria Glaze in her face inside a Grays Ferry apartment, then shot himself in the head. Both were pronounced at the scene.

Glaze was a special education compliance monitor and long-time teacher at Olney.

Olney Principal Michael Roth said Glaze could truly be defined as "Olney Love," the school's mantra. He says she will be deeply missed.

The Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan said she had incredibly strong relationships with students and staff, was an active union member from its inception at Olney before its return to the district, and always advocated for her students and colleagues.

“This is an incredibly tragic loss for the entire Olney High School community and for all of Ms. Glaze's loved ones,” Jordan said.

The school is offering grief counseling to students and staff and set up a GoFundMe in her honor . Money raised will go toward the Ondria Glaze Olney Love Scholarship for graduating seniors who demonstrate “Olney Love” through their actions. So far, a little over $9,000 has been raised.

There will be a vigil at the high school on Monday, May 13, at 6:15 p.m.