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Adrian Weger Gilmore, who taught at the Albert G. Prodell Middle School in Shoreham died on Thursday, April 24, according to multiple news outlets citing district officials.
News 12 Long Island reported the district sent a letter to the community on Tuesday, April 22 saying that a staffer suffered a medical emergency that was witnessed by students. County police confirmed they responded to the school for a case involving a woman that day.
Two days later, district officials informed the community that Gilmore had died.
Daily Voice has contacted Shoreham-Wading River Superintendent of Schools Gerard Poole for comment. In a statement obtained by News 12, Poole remembered Gilmore as "a dedicated and passionate educator, but an outstanding coach, mentor and source of inspiration to many generations of SWR colleagues, families and students."
A sixth-grade teacher, Gilmore was an award-winning varsity soccer coach having led teams to multiple championships at both county and state levels.
A GoFundMe launched by Charisse Jamroz had raised more than $152,000 for Gilmore's husband, Tim, and their children, Kayla, Cameron, Colby, as of press time.
"Adrian wasn’t just a teacher in the classroom or a coach on the field; she was a mentor, a listener, and a light in so many lives," reads the campaign. "She believed in people, lifted them up, and encouraged them to be their best. At home, she was the heart of her family; faithful, selfless, and strong. Her absence is deeply felt by all who knew and loved her.
"Now, her husband Tim is walking through an unimaginable season, doing his best to care for their family while grieving this profound loss. We are coming together to support him and the children with funeral expenses, daily needs, and time to heal — emotionally, spiritually, and financially."
Social media posts indicate that Gilmore graduated from William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach, where classmates say she left an indelible impact.
Click here for more from News 12 Long Island and here to donate to the Gilmore family.
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