ATLANTA — The victim of the deadly incident at Six Flags over Georgia on Monday was a longtime educator and technology professional who spent more than a decade working at an Atlanta charter school.
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Channel 2’s Michael Seiden reports Hassan Kariem was someone who dedicated much of his career to helping students at Wesley International Academy.
According to his LinkedIn page, Kariem worked at the school for more than a decade, first as a technology teacher before eventually becoming the school’s IT manager.
In that role, he helped manage the school’s technology and create a better learning environment for students and teachers.
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He also held a master’s degree in instructional technology.
And Tuesday afternoon, Atlanta Public Schools is remembering him as a cherished member of its school community.
“He was a cherished member of the Wesley International Academy and APS families whose presence and impact will be deeply missed by our students, staff, and all those whose lives he touched.”
— Atlanta Public Schools
Seiden also learned that Kariem’s impact went beyond the classroom. He also volunteered his time as a coach for the school’s robotics team.
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