The educator found dead at an Ionia school last week was a high school principal, district officials said.

Ionia Public Schools Superintendent Ben Gurk on Tuesday identified the man as Jason Little, who led the district's Douglas R. Welch High School.

"He leaves behind a remarkable legacy, having positively impacted countless students, colleagues, and members of our community," Gurk said in an email. "I personally was blessed to be able to count on him as a trusted friend."

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