REVHS Obituary – This past weekend, Redlands East Valley High School lost not just a teacher, but a mentor, a role model, and a true champion for students. Sean Molloy, an English teacher and Academic Decathlon coach, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a community in mourning and countless lives forever changed by his presence.
Mr. Molloy was the kind of teacher who reminded everyone what education is truly about. He didn’t just teach literature—he taught life. He listened when others wouldn’t. He saw potential in students even when they couldn’t see it in themselves. He believed in his students, pushed them to grow, and gave them a safe space to be who they truly were. He was more than an educator; he was a light in dark times and a constant source of encouragement and hope.
Sean Molloy Redlands East Valley High School Obituary: Beloved High School Teacher Has Died
A candlelight vigil held in front of REVHS drew a large crowd of students, colleagues, alumni, and families—each with their own story of how Mr. Molloy touched their lives. Many shared heartfelt words about how he helped them through personal struggles, how he listened when no one else would, and how he inspired them to strive for more. His compassion, patience, and authenticity made him not only a beloved teacher but a trusted confidant and friend.
Sean grew up in Redlands and was himself a graduate of Redlands East Valley High School. Returning to teach at his alma mater, he poured his heart into his work, committed to making the same halls he once walked as a student a place of growth, safety, and belonging for others.
His passing leaves a deep and painful hole in the REVHS community. For those who had the privilege of knowing him—whether in the classroom, on the Academic Decathlon team, or in passing through the school’s corridors—Sean Molloy’s memory will remain a beacon of kindness, intelligence, and heart.
As tributes continue to pour in, the impact Mr. Molloy made becomes even more evident. He may be gone, but the lessons he taught, the comfort he gave, and the love he showed will live on in every life he touched. Rest peacefully, Mr. Molloy. Your legacy at REVHS will never be forgotten.
