The Connetquot Central School District and Board of Education proudly recognized three heroic staff members for saving the lives of two students during the Oct. 11 Board of Education meeting.

On Sept. 22, an Edward J. Bosti Elementary kindergarten student choked on a chicken nugget brought from home during lunch time. The student’s 1:1 aide, Lori Stellwagen, and general education aide, Amy Loretta, sprang into action. They administered abdominal thrusts to dislodge the nugget from the child’s throat.

On Sept. 27, a fifth grade student at Sycamore Avenue Elementary School was eating her lunch when she exhibited the universal sign for choking. Teacher’s aide Samantha Gallo was monitoring and noticed the student’s cry for help. Ms. Gallo acted immediately and performed the Heimlich maneuver, dislodging the food from the child’s throat.

The Connetquot Central School District and the Board of Education is extremely proud of the selfless acts performed by all three aides and thanks them for ensuring the safety of each student.

Date Added: 10/11/2023