Teacher's death a 'terrible loss' to education

The family of a teacher involved in a fatal car crash said her death was a "terrible loss" to her loved ones and the world of education.

Dawn Cox, 47, was driving on the B1070 at Brantham in Suffolk, near the Essex border, on 30 March, when her car was involved in a collision with two others.

She was airlifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where she died last week, Suffolk Police said.

Her family said in a statement: "She was fuelled by a passionate conviction to improve the quality of the teaching of her subject and the outcomes for her pupils."

They added: "Her reputation was country-wide with her writing, blogs, conference workshops and school visits.

"She touched the lives of many pupils and colleagues and her death is a terrible loss to her family, friends and the wider world of education."

Ms Cox had lived with her partner of 21 years, Roy, and their six cats in Hintlesham, between Ipswich and Hadleigh.

She had most recently worked as a teacher at Manningtree High School, Essex, where she was head of RE, before moving on to a new career as an educational consultant in September.

Her family said she was a much-loved daughter, sister, aunt and great-aunt, and a "warm and much-cherished lifelong friend" to Victoria, who she met at primary school.

"Away from work she enjoyed just relaxing at home, shopping for bargains, and travelling the world," they added.

Police said it continued to appeal for witnesses to the crash, which happened at 12:55 BST and involved Ms Cox's grey VX Polo, a black BMW X3 and a black Ford Fiesta.

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