A 25-year-old teacher killed in a shooting at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon has been identified as Megan Lambert, a volleyball coach whose family said she was compassionate and "had a huge heart". Lambert, who grew up in Bend, was among four people killed when 16-year-old Griffin John opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday, according to reports.
\n\nHer family paid tribute to her at a press conference on Friday, describing her as a devoted educator who cared deeply about children, particularly those with special needs.
\n\n"To tell you about who Megan was would take 25 years," the family said in a statement shared during the press conference.
\n\n"Megan was compassionate and had a huge heart. She always fought for the underdog, especially those with special needs. She was an incredible sister, daughter, niece, and granddaughter. She was funny, opinionated, and lit up the room," the statement added.
\n\nLambert graduated from Boise State University in May 2023 and began her first teaching job at Silver Rail Elementary, although she had worked as a substitute teacher at the school for several years, her family said.
\n\n"She loved Silver Rail. This was her dream job," the…
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