The Waukegan High School community was in mourning this week as word spread of the sudden death of Dr. Terry Ehiorobo, principal of the Washington Campus.
“The news of Dr. Terry’s passing is absolutely heartbreaking for our school District, and for the Waukegan High School community,” District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said in a statement released Friday announcing his death.
“In his short time here he made an undeniable impact on so many students and staff members,” she added. “Dr. Terry’s infectious smile, upbeat demeanor and genuinely caring personality will be sorely missed, and his positive influence on the lives of many Waukegan students will always be remembered.”
According to the statement, Ehiorobo had been co-principal at the high school since August 2017, stationed at the Washington Campus.
The statement added that prior to joining District 60 and Waukegan high, Ehiorobo worked as a principal and school superintendent for the American International School in Nigeria.
“He also spent time with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and Milwaukee Public Schools, and several years with schools in Racine and Kenosha,” the statement added. “He was a sought after educational speaker on trauma and bullying and was a published author around trauma, cyber bullying, bullying and family engagement.”
District 60 officials announced that members of their Mental Health Response Team will be available to students and staff members for support and grief counseling services. District and school officials are also available to offer support and assistance.
Officials added that funeral and service information will be announced once it becomes available.
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