HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas — The community of Highland Village is grieving the heartbreaking loss of Amy Collinsworth, a beloved 2nd grade teacher whose warmth, patience, and dedication shaped the lives of countless students and families. Her passing has left an undeniable void in the halls of the school where she taught, and in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Collinsworth, known to her students simply as “Ms. Collinsworth,” brought joy and light into her classroom every day. Colleagues describe her as a teacher who believed deeply in her students — celebrating their successes, encouraging their growth, and offering gentle guidance through challenges. Her classroom was a place where children felt safe, supported, and inspired to believe in themselves.
“She didn’t just teach lessons,” a fellow teacher shared. “She taught kindness, confidence, and compassion. Her students adored her — and so did we.”
Parents say Collinsworth had a special gift for connecting with children of every personality and background. She greeted each student with a smile, remembered their stories, and made them feel valued. Many say she changed not only their children’s academic lives, but their sense of self-worth.
Her colleagues describe her as a caring friend, a dedicated educator, and someone whose laughter brought warmth to even the most difficult days. She approached teaching not as a job, but as a calling — and that love showed in everything she did.
The Highland Village school community has set up counseling resources for students, staff, and families as they process the loss of someone who played such an important role in their daily lives.
The Collinsworth family has requested privacy during this deeply painful time and will share memorial arrangements when they are ready. Community members are expected to gather in the days ahead to honor her memory, share stories, and reflect on a life that continues to ripple outward through those she taught and loved.
In Loving Memory of Amy Collinsworth
A gentle heart.
A guiding light.
A teacher forever remembered in the lives she touched. 🕊️💛