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Elementary Education
Pasadena-Lake Shore, MD
Police & Fire
Pasadena Man Left Gun Accessible To Minor Before Classroom Gun Incident, Police Say (
Updated
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A 34-year-old man has been charged after an elementary school student in Maryland was seriously injured when a gun went off in a classroom. Officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department were called early on Wednesday, Feb. 4 to Freetown Elementary School in Glen Burnie, where there were reports of an accidental discharge of a firearm. According to the department, the child with the weapon injured his hand when the gun went off. Investigators noted that there were other students in the classroom when the firearm discharged. No other injuries were reported. It was later determined…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
Schools
Westwood Principal Leaves For Position In Glen Rock: Meet Kelly Hughes
Richard E. Byrd Elementary School in Glen Rock is getting a new leader, and she's bringing more than 15 years of experience, a student-first philosophy, and a whole lot of heart. Kelly Hughes, who served as principal of Brookside Elementary in Westwood for the past three years, was officially appointed to her new role at the Glen Rock Board of Education meeting on Monday, June 23. “We’re grateful for her leadership and dedication to the Westwood Regional School District, especially her time at Brookside Elementary, and we wish her all the best in this next chapter,” said Board of Education …
Vineland, NJ
Police & Fire
Vineland Elementary School Teacher Possessed Child Porn: Prosecutor
A 50-year-old elementary school teacher in Vineland was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on Thursday, June 26, authorities said. An investigation into James Adams, a Washington Township resident, began after social media messages containing child sexual abuse material were tracked back to Adams’ residence, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office said. A search warrant uncovered multiple electronic devices allegedly belonging to Adams, including a device of the same make and model that was linked to the social media messages that contained child sexual abuse material,…
Mt. Kisco, NY
Obituaries
'Radiant Light’: 20-Year-Old Dancer From Mount Kisco Remembered After Death
The Westchester community is mourning the tragic loss of Julianna “JJ” Sannino, a talented 20-year-old dancer, student, and aspiring teacher whose vibrant spirit touched all who knew her. Sannino died on Thursday, April 3, in Fairfield, Connecticut, at the age of 20, according to her obituary. Her cause of death was not made public. In the weeks since her death, her family, friends, and countless others whose lives she impacted are remembering her as creative, compassionate, and full of enthusiasm. Known as “JJ,” Sannino was born in Manhattan on August 12, 2004, and raised…
Fredericksburg, VA
Schools
Gun Discharges In Third Grader's Backpack At Lee Hill Elementary School, Sheriff Says
A gun went off inside a third grader’s backpack at a Virginia elementary school, prompting a full classroom evacuation and an ongoing sheriff’s investigation, officials announced. The incident happened around 10:50 a.m. Monday, April 8, at Lee Hill Elementary School in Fredericksburg, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. The student’s backpack discharged a handgun while inside a third-grade classroom. According to preliminary interviews, deputies say there was no intent to harm anyone. No students or staff were injured. The teacher immediately evacuated all 26 students an…
Middle Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Middle Township Teacher Had Baby With Student She Sexually Assaulted For Years: Report
A 34-year-old Cape May County, NJ elementary school teacher was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student living in her home, with whom she shares a child with, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. UPDATE: New Details Emerge In Case Of Teacher Impregnated By 13-Year-Old Former Student Laura Caron, a fifth grade teacher at Middle Township Elementary School, had a relationship with the student, who was born in 2005, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Chief Michael Emmer in conjunction with Chief Tracey Super, of the Middle Township …
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
'Mother Teresa Of The Class:' Hackensack Principal Lillian Whitaker Dies
Hackensack's schools are mourning the loss of Ms. Lillian Kelly Whitaker, an educational leader who dedicated nearly five decades of her life to inspiring and nurturing the children of Hackensack. Whitaker passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, leaving behind a legacy of passion, service, and excellence, the Hackensack Education Association announced New Year's Day. Whitaker most recently served as principal of Nellie K. Parker Elementary School. However, sources tell Daily Voice she was out sick for most of the school year. “Ms. Whitaker's love of education was instilled in her when…
Woodbridge, VA
Schools
Virginia Teacher Charged After Allegedly Assaulting 11-Year-Old Student On Playground: Police
A teacher at R. Dean Kilby Elementary School in Woodbridge is facing charges after allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old student on the school playground, authorities said. Detectives with the Prince William County Police Department concluded their investigation on Wednesday, Dec. 4 into the incident, which occurred on Oct. 29 at the elementary school located on Horner Road. According to investigators, Dana Farber, 51, of Manassas, forcibly grabbed the student by the arms during an incident at the playground, and the child later reported minor injuries to their parents, prompting the investig…
Mineola, NY
Schools
These Are Top Public Elementary Schools In Nassau County, New Ranking Shows
The grades are in and these Long Island schools are head of the class. After considering a number of key areas, the following Nassau County schools were ranked top 5 in Niche’s 2025 “Best Public Elementary Schools in Nassau County” report: No. 1 - Village Elementary School in Syosset No. 2 - Walt Whitman Elementary School in Woodbury No. 3 - South Grove Elementary School in Syosset No. 4 - Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman Elementary School in Jericho No. 5 - Baylis Elementary School in Plainview All five elementary schools earned an overall grade of A+, receiving top marks in the academics…
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Teacher Tried Paying Teen For Sex, Sent Graphic Video: Prosecutor
A Monmouth County elementary school teacher is accused of trying to pay cash for a sex act from someone who he thought was a teen girl, authorities said. Thomas Carraher, 26, of Howell, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 18, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago announced on Friday, Jan. 19. Carraher's LinkedIn bio says: "I am passionate about health, fitness, sports, and educating the youth." Prosecutors said Carraher used a social media app to ask for a sex act from someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl. Investigators also found Carraher sent a graphic picture and …
Greenburgh, NY
Schools
New Assistant Principal Named At Elementary School In Ardsley
Following an intense selection process, an elementary school in Westchester has selected a new assistant principal who brings plenty of experience to the role. The Ardsley Union Free School District has appointed Tiffany Babb as the new assistant principal of the Concord Road Elementary School, officials announced on Thursday, Dec. 14. Babb will officially begin serving in the role on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Babb was selected for the position after emerging as a "standout candidate" during the rigorous selection process led by an interview committee that included parents, district and…
Yonkers, NY
Obituaries
Teacher From Yonkers Dies At Age 54: 'Loved Her Students As Her Own'
A teacher who lived in Westchester her entire life is being remembered for her devotion to her students and her caring heart. Lifelong Yonkers resident Darlene Fata died on Wednesday, May 31 at the age of 54 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary. Born in 1969, Fata earned her bachelor's degree from Mercy College and master's degree in Elementary Education from Long Island University before enjoying a 29-year career as a first-grade teacher at School 5 in Yonkers. There, she was adored by colleagues and students alike and "loved her students as her own…
Cherry Hill, NJ
News
NJ Teacher Taking 'Booty Pics' In Classroom Causes Controversy On Instagram
A New Jersey teacher's fashion choices are causing controversy on social media. The 39-year-old Pennsauken elementary school art teacher identified by the NY Post as Roxsana Diaz has more than 981K followers on Instagram, where she posts photos of herself in revealing and tight clothing. Diaz in a 14-minute video defending her clothing choices. She captioned another: "Trying to body shame me because I am curvaceous is still discrimination... "You want someone teaching your children that will love and protect them as if they were their own child. Blessed are the few that have educators inv…
Brentwood, NY
News
Community Rallies To Support Family Of Late Suffolk County First Grader
Donations have poured in to support the family of a Long Island elementary school student who died earlier this week. Daniel Rubi, a first-grade student at Tackan Elementary School in the hamlet of Nesconset, died on Monday, March 14, according to representatives at GoFundMe. A GoFundMe set up in Daniel's memory has received more than $29,700 as of Thursday, March 17, passing its $20,000 goal one day after it was created. Members of the community and organizations have also shared the fundraiser online with messages of support for Daniel's family. "Our thoughts and prayers go ou…
Bedford, NY
Obituaries
Denise Martabano Lupia, 63, Taught 22 Years In Katonah-Lewisboro Schools
Denise Marie Martabano Lupia (nee Edman) of Winter Park, FL passed away peacefully with a smile on her face on February 21, 2022 with her husband David Lupia by her side. She was 63 years old. She was born in Kingston, NY on July 1, 1958 to Donald and Noel Edman. Denise was the eldest of five children and grew up in Katonah. During her childhood, Denise discovered her passion for cooking and gardening, which she learned from her mother. She was an avid tennis player and joined forces with her sister Kathy to teach tennis lessons on their home court for several years. Denise graduated from…
Newark, NJ
News
NJ 'Teacher, Activist' Accused Of Starting Riot That Toppled Confederate Statue Surrenders
An Essex County activist wanted since last summer for starting a North Carolina riot in which Confederate statues were toppled and dragged through the streets surrendered to authorities last month. Alan F. Chorun, 53, of Maplewood, was arrested on a felony charge of inciting a riot and released from jail on a $25,000 bond, according to the North Carolina State Capitol Police. Chorun and other protestors knocked down a pair of statues and a historical medallion in Raleigh on Juneteenth -- June 19, 2020, police said. One of the statues was a soldier, which was hung by a street light fro…
Mt. Kisco, NY
Schools
Gender Equity Means Opportunity, Says Mount Kisco’s Dorothy Venditto In New Book
A group of kindergartners are given generic outlines of people depicting careers — firefighters, pilots, police officers, doctors — and asked to name the figures. Would you be surprised to learn that overwhelmingly the students chose boys' names? By kindergarten gender expectations are often already in place, but they don’t have to stay set in place. “Gender Equity in Elementary Schools” is a new book by longtime Mount Kisco resident Dorothy Chiffriller Venditto, who taught in the Bedford School District for 15 years and recently retired. Her interest in gender equity began about 10 …
Westport, CT
Obituaries
Westport's Joan Burman, Teacher In Fairfield, Dies
A longtime teacher in the Fairfield School District has died Joan Burman died Sunday, June 2 at her home in Westport. She was 73. Burman taught special education and elementary education in Fairfield Public Schools. She was born on Oct. 21, 1945, in Bridgeport to the late Benjamin and Blanche Miller. Burman graduated from the University of Bridgeport and received her master's degree from Fairfield University. She is survived by husband Richard Burman; sisters, Vivian Hyman (Herbert Savitt) and Betsy Radler; brother in law Morton Burman (Diane); nephews Thomas Hyman (Sal…
Chappaqua, NY
Schools
$316,785K Grant OK'd For Chappaqua CSD Digital Learning Initiative
A grant worth nearly $317,000 has been approved for the Chappaqua Central School District for its Digital Learning Initiative (DLI). On April 11, Chappaqua's Board of Education approved a Chappaqua School Foundation (CSF) traditional grant in the amount of $316,785 to purchase hardware, software, and professional development to support and expand the District’s 1:1 DLI. The School District is in the first year of a 5-year plan to provide every student with immediate access to a personal computing device. In partnership with the foundation, in school year 2018-19, the District will provide…
