Hinsdale South High School teacher dies after suffering medical emergency at school, officials say

HINSDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- A "respected" Hinsdale South High School teacher died Monday morning, after suffering a medical emergency at the school, officials said.

In a Facebook post, the school said the medical emergency took place at about 7:40 a.m., and the teacher later died at Hinsdale Hospital.

Classes were dismissed early Monday, at 11:35 a.m.

Counselors were also made available to students.

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Buses were available to take students home.

"Thank you everyone for your understanding during the unfortunate moment," the school said.

DuPage County officials identified the teacher as Ryan D. Mott, 48, of Joliet.

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