'Touched The Lives Of Many': Long Island Elementary School Teacher Dies

An elementary school teacher who was a part of the district for 22 years has died, school officials announced.

Late teacher Heather D'Antoni worked for 22 years as a teacher at Gardiner Manor School, officials said.
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11/15/2023 12:00 p.m.

Heather D’Antoni, a teacher at Gardiner Manor Elementary School in Bay Shore, died on the weekend of November 11, according to Bay Shore Schools Superintendent Steven J. Maloney.

The district made the announcement “with great sadness” on Monday, Nov. 13. It has not been revealed how she died.

“Ms. D’Antoni touched the lives of the many students who sat in her classroom,” Maloney wrote.

“I have heard reflections from teachers, administrators, and support staff, that make clear she also touched the lives of many staff members.”

D’Antoni worked in the Bay Shore School District for 22 years. According to her LinkedIn, she taught fourth grade.

The superintendent encouraged parents whose children feel affected by D’Antoni’s loss to reach out to resources at their school, including the social worker, psychologist, guidance counselor, or principal in their buildings.

“I join the Gardiner Manor family, and the larger Bay Shore family, in mourning her loss,” he wrote.

“She will be greatly missed by the entire Bay Shore family.”

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