The Long Island School Hero Awards continue to remind us of the extraordinary impact that everyday individuals can have on the lives of students. From teachers and administrators to support staff and community members, these honorees embody the belief that every child is one caring adult away from being a success story. At LICAB, we are proud to celebrate those who go above and beyond to create safe, inclusive, and supportive environments where students can thrive. These heroes are not defined by titles, but by the difference they make—one student at a time.
The 2025 Honorees were:
- Susan Ballantyne – Commack School District
- Aldredo Chapman – Bay Shore School District
- John Danaher – Copiague School District
- Dr. Michele Darby – Wyandanch School District
- Steven Davis – Wyandanch School District *
- Dr. Jennifer DeHayes – Farmingdale School District
- Elizabeth Dukeman – Garden City School District
- Lora Elsirgany – Carle Place School District
- Nicole Freeman – Harborfields School District
- SMSgt. Wayne Hanna – Brentwood School District
- Dr. Patrick Klocek – Farmingdale School District
- Jillian Makris – Sayville School District
- Dr. Michael Mosca – Comsewogue School District
- Dr. Donald Murphy – Hauppauge School District
- Andrea Olivero – Hauppauge School District
- Daphney Pierre – Wyandanch School District
- Milagros Rivera – Harborfields School District
- Bradley Seidman – Bellmore-Merrick CHS District
- William Sperduto – Farmingdale School District
- Krystina Stevens – William Floyd School District
- Dr. Stephanie Weeks – Brentwood School District
- Dr. Kelly Whitney-Rivera – Valley Stream CHS District
- Tracy Zamek – Hauppauge School District
Mr. Steven Davis was also awarded the Scott J. Beigel Enduring Impact Award in partnership with the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund in memory of Scott, a Long Island native who passed away in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland Florida. Scott’s mother, Linda Beigel Schulman, helped present the award on behalf of the foundation and the Beigel family
