District 87 chief: Teacher murder charges sending ‘shockwaves’ through district

Posted on October 18, 2016

By Adam Studzinski

BLOOMINGTON – District 87 is focusing on the needs of its students and staff after a Bloomington High School teacher was arrested for murder.

Sarah Mellor, 30, is charged with first degree murder in Woodford County for allegedly stabbing and killing her husband Mark Mellor while at a campsite near Carlock.

“We, obviously, have counseling available for both students and staff. And we’re moving through that as necessary,” said District 87 Superintendent Barry Reilly. “This is one of those things that has, kind of, sent shockwaves through the school district and the community.”

Reilly said the district will cooperate with authorities as they investigate the incident.

“When it comes to our parents, we certainly want to keep them informed as best we can, so we’ve done that,” he said.

Reilly said nothing in his career “comes close” to this situation.

Adam Studzinski can be reached at [email protected].

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