In a devastating event for the Akron, Ohio community, James ‘Jimmy’ Mashburn, an intervention specialist at Stow-Munroe Falls High School, has passed away following a car accident, friends and colleagues confirmed.
Mashburn was celebrated for his warmth and commitment to his students. Tributes poured in on social media, with one user expressing, “So sad to hear the news today!! Jimmy Mashburn was always one of the nicest guys and he will surely be missed.”
Originally from Akron, Mashburn was a 2010 graduate of Coventry High School. He furthered his education at Stark State College of Technology and completed his Bachelor of Education at the University of Akron in 2018. His educational career took him to Green Local Schools before he returned to Stow-Munroe Falls High School in August 2022 as an intervention specialist, where he focused on aiding students with mild to moderate educational needs.
Before his tenure in education, Mashburn’s LinkedIn reveals he held positions as a Warehouse Supervisor at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and as a Warehouse Worker at House of LaRose, showcasing his diverse background and dedication to community service.
The educator was married to April Lynn, and they shared two children. His passing leaves a significant void in the hearts of the Stow-Munroe Falls community and beyond.
Details of the accident are still under wraps, and further investigation is expected. This loss has deeply affected many, and the outpouring of emotion online reflects the impact Mashburn had on his community.
Rest in peace, Jimmy Mashburn.