By Alicia Diaz
News Editor
Photos courtesy of Erin Swanson and HR Imaging
Special education teacher Christa Wunderlich remembers her by the nickname “Honey
Child.” Senior Tim Gibbas remembers her as “Black Mysterio,” the star of his original comic book series.
Throughout this week, students and staff members have continued to celebrate the life of 
special education teacher Christa Lesure following her passing. Lesure passed away during her sleep the night of Sept. 14.
“She was our common thread. She was the one that could bring everyone together for different reasons, and she cared for our transition team students like they were her own,” Wunderlich said.
With her students, Lesure was fun-loving and always full of energy. Although she had no children, her students and fellow staff members were like a family to her.
“For anyone that knew her, she was just full of life,” special education teacher Angela Williams said.
“I’m going to miss her doing my hair and makeup in the mornings,” senior Iyana Harmon said.
Her senior special education students, who have had the pleasure of knowing her all four years of their high school careers, recall their favorite memories with her as telling jokes, singing One Direction and Taylor Swift, and always teasing.
“I think it’s starting to sink in with her kids that even though she’s not around, they can still have fun,” junior Lisa Harrington said.
Lesure worked as a teaching assistant in District 204 for 14 years, building powerful relationships along the way. She had a passion for the school’s environment and was always the first to go full out for spirit days and to volunteer as a chaperone for homecoming and prom.
“Her impact here was unlike anyone else. She was larger than life,” Wunderlich added.
The positive footprint Lesure left on the Metea community will continue to shape the lives of her students and fellow teachers.
“She will always be one of us,” Gibbas said.
Anna Solarte • Sep 30, 2015 at 9:04 pm
when i think about ms. Lesure she as the best TA last year this year if she is not there at Metea Valley High school i always love her the most past Moday she passed away in her sleep during our Year at Metea but me should said a Pray for her every single day in a very Special Heart of mine always in her home?
Dr. Thomas Mallory Hill • Sep 23, 2015 at 11:48 am
I was not aware personally as to who she was until I saw her photograph today. I expressed my sympathies and condolences to Dr. Echols, this being his third staff member in his tenure here at MVHS. I served as a Guest (Substitute) Teacher the past two school years and only spoke to Ms. LeSure briefly just saying hello.
I felt compelled to write because while not talking to her about sharing Jesus Christ with her, I am more committed to doing just that. Not to say anything about her religious or spiritual beliefs. But the lack of sharing HIM with others is my own guilt.
We are all better for having known her. I pray we will all be better and share him with other while we are present.
Pravallika • Sep 22, 2015 at 8:42 pm
I Think Mrs. L is the awesome teacher in math class for last year. I remember her sharing jokes we laughed about.
TUla Pravi • Sep 23, 2015 at 1:12 pm
And I like Mrs. Lesure because she is comfy I saw her play music
trentpeterson • Sep 21, 2015 at 1:28 pm
i love her