Jill Ann Ennis Shelby, 25, of Dallas died Sunday, May 21,2006, in an auto accident. Ms. Shelby was a passanger in a Blazer that rolled when the tread separated from one of the tires. Jill was a first-grade teacher at Forest Lane Academy in Dallas. Ms. Shelby was a leader who cared greatly for her students and thier families, all of whom feel her loss, principal Megan Barringer said. "She always wanted our students to feel appreciated, supported and cared for." said the principal, who was one of ms. Shelby's teachers at a North Mesquite High. "We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to be blessed by her warm heart, fun spirit and extraordinary sense of love for our staff and students." Ms. Shelby was a graduate of the University of Texas and joined the district in 2003. Ms. Barringer said "Ms. Shelby was an integral part of the school. She served in numerous leadership capacities, she organized several large school functions and she had such a warm, inviting and fun personality - she brightened many days with her amazing sense of humor." Mr. Shelby is a teacher at Crockett Middle School in Irving. The couple had no children. (Dallas Morning News 2006)