Port St. Lucie, Florida – Parents from Manatee Academy K-8 are grappling with the tragic loss of a beloved math teacher, Jamie Felix. Felix was sadly killed in a murder-suicide by her estranged husband in a West Palm Beach hotel parking lot. The devastating news has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of a dedicated educator.
Described as a smart woman who deeply cared for her students and career, Felix had made a lasting impact on the school and those around her. Parents and students alike fondly remember her as a brilliant teacher who was always willing to help others. One parent, Daryl Faniel, shared how his family was close to Felix and expressed his disbelief and sorrow over her untimely death.
The tragic incident unfolded when Felix’s estranged husband fatally shot her before turning the gun on himself outside a rental car facility, all in front of their two children. The heartbreaking nature of the event has left many wondering how to approach the topic with their own children and process the loss of such a well-loved member of the school community.
Prior to the incident, court records revealed that Felix had filed for divorce and sought protection due to domestic violence against her husband. While the school district has offered grief counselors for students and staff, the palpable absence of Felix at the start of the new school week serves as a stark reminder of the tragedy that has befallen the community.
As those who knew and loved Jamie Felix come to terms with her loss, they reflect on the impact she had and the bright future she was robbed of. The memory of a kind, dedicated educator will live on in the hearts of those she touched, as the community mourns the loss of a beloved teacher.