India, May 29 -- Najee Hardaway, a fourth grade teacher at Lomond Elementary School, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, died this Monday. The Shaker Heights City School District confirmed the news. However, claims arose recently that Hardaway was involved in a car crash which took his life. To be sure, these claims came from unverified social media accounts.

Superintendent Dr. David Glasner announced Hardaway's passing to families and staff, as per WKYC. Hardaway was remembered as "an outstanding educator who cared deeply for our students."

"He was a Shaker Heights graduate and beloved staff member who was recognized as a leader among his colleagues. Mr. Hardaway was a cherished member of our Lomond and Shaker Heights Schools community both insid...