Excelled Montessori said 22-year-old Alexia Rosales had a “smile [that] lit up every room, and her laughter brought so much joy to our days.”
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Tragedy hit a Scenic Oaks daycare and preschool Thursday when a teacher was killed after being pinned under a vehicle.
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22-year-old Alexia Rosales was identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office Friday morning as the teacher who died in the accident. A second teacher and five children, all confirmed to be 1 year old, were hospitalized. Another adult and two children were reportedly treated and released on the scene.
On Friday morning, Excelled Montessori posted to their Facebook page:
“Yesterday, we lost someone truly special. Alexia Rosales, a beloved teacher at Excelled Montessori, passed away in a tragic accident. Alexia wasn’t just a teacher—she was a bright light in all our lives. Her smile, laughter, and boundless love for the children and everyone around her made our school feel like a second home.
Her impact on our community is immeasurable, and her absence leaves a hole in our hearts. As we grieve, we want to come together to support her family in this incredibly difficult time.
We’ve set up a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs and other expenses. Any contribution would mean the world if you’d like to honor Alexia’s memory and support her loved ones.
Let’s come together as the community Alexia loved so much. Thank you for your kindness and prayers. 💔”
The GoFundMe currently as a goal of $10,000. It has a similar message:
“Yesterday, we experienced an unimaginable loss. Alexia Rosales, a beloved teacher at Excelled Montessori, tragically passed away in an accident at our school. Alexia wasn’t just a teacher—she was family.
Her smile lit up every room, and her laughter brought so much joy to our days. She had a special way of connecting with everyone—making you feel seen, heard, and valued. Watching her with the kids was something truly special. She loved each child as if they were her own, pouring her heart into every moment.
We’re heartbroken. Losing Alexia feels like losing a part of ourselves. Her warmth, kindness, and energy will always stay with us, but the void she leaves behind is immense.
We’re coming together to support her family during this incredibly difficult time. Your donations will help with funeral costs and give her loved ones one less thing to worry about as they grieve.
If Alexia ever touched your life, or even if you simply want to show your support, we would deeply appreciate anything you can give. Let’s honor Alexia’s memory by coming together as a community, just as she always would have.
Thank you for keeping her family in your thoughts and for your kindness during this heartbreaking time.”