SPRING, Texas (KTRK) -- A Spring ISD teacher became ill over the holiday break and died, likely of COVID-19, according to a statement from the district.
Edwin M. Wells Middle School reported teacher Joe Diaz died early Wednesday morning "after becoming ill over the winter break."
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The district released the following statement:
"It's our understanding from talking with Mr. Diaz' family, that his death was likely COVID-19 related. Mr. Diaz had been with Spring ISD since 2017 and was a dedicated educator who worked diligently to ensure the success of all of his students. His passing is a great loss for our school community and our thoughts and prayers are with his family."
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Wells Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,130 students in 6th through 8th grades. Diaz was a science teacher at the school, according to the Spring ISD website.