Photo: FLLewis/ Media City Groove –Memorial at Bret Hart Elementary for teacher Karyn Lombardo in Burbank May 8, 2024.
A popular Burbank teacher is being mourned today after her tragic death. Karyn Lombardo was found unconscious in her home in the 800 block of North Avon Street last Tuesday night. According to a Burbank Police news release, “Life-saving measures were taken by officers and paramedics, but the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Apparently, there was some kind of altercation. However, police detectives did arrest the victim’s 25-year-old son, Kyle Lombardo, who was later booked for murder. Burbank Police say the action was taken reportedly “based on
information obtained and evidence at the scene revealing he caused her death.”
Kyle Lombardo is being held on $2 million bail and is due in court today.
Burbank Unified School District Superintendent John M. Paramo released a statement saying, “… Ms. Lombardo’s career began in Burbank Unified as a bilingual teacher at Joaquin Miller Elementary in 1990. Only a few years later, in 1993, Ms. Lombardo transferred to Bret Harte Elementary, where she worked for 30 years in multiple teaching roles, including teaching performing arts chorus, intervention, and kindergarten. Over the course of her highly accomplished career, Ms. Lombardo touched the lives of thousands of students, parents, and colleagues, who will be mourning this loss in the days to come. Her dedication, warmth, and passion for teaching touched many students and colleagues’ lives. Her profound impact and loss on this community will be deeply felt throughout the City of Burbank. ”
Karyn Lombardo was 57.
