Sale of late South Bay teacher Virginia Wright’s sneaker collection to fund SJSU scholarship in collaboration with Shoe Palace [Video]

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — A beloved South Bay teacher known for her fierce dedication to students is still giving back to her community, even after her unexpected death.

Virginia Wright’s sister, Josie Sanchez, said Wright mentored and inspired students for more than 35 years.

“She taught in the same school district where, not just she went to school, but it was all of us, all her siblings,” Sanchez said.

Sanchez said Wright’s teaching inspired both students and other teachers even after her official retirement.

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“She was still subbing,” Sanchez said. “That was her passion, just to be around the kids.”

Tragically, Wright died last year in a car accident.

Her family, still coping with their loss, wanted to find a way for her legacy to continue.

Over the years, Wright started collecting Jordans.

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That collection ended up leading to …