Tag: Faculty
Nikki Kramer Teacher/Advisor WJHS & WHS
This was written by her daughter, Jen, Class of 1991 (I think!} There are countless things I can say about my mother, yet nothing I say could ever do her justice. She was an extraordinary person in every sense- so full of life, warmth, and purpose that it is impossible to capture them all. Nikki …
Ronald Cliszis High School Teacher & Coach
August 17, 1946 – October 17, 2025 Ronald Adam Cliszis Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Coach, and Friend Ronald Adam Cliszis passed away on October 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Judy; his son Matt and daughter-in-law Pam; and his cherished grandchildren, Alexa …
Rita Moses Elementary School Teacher
30 January, 1932 – 13 August, 2020 Rita Moses, 88, was a retired elementary school teacher who lived and worked in Wantagh, NY. After the death of her beloved husband, Paul Moses, Rita moved to Rockville Centre, NY in order to be closer to the family of her daughter Carolyn, son-in-law David, and grandchild Gillian. Rita spent …
Clara Sugar – Music Teacher
1932 – 2020 John Korman posted a condolence Saturday, November 14, 2020 Mrs. Clara Sugar was the epitome of southern hospitality. She was warm, sweet and welcoming to everyone lucky enough to make her acquaintance. She was a groundbreaking educator that inspired her peers to excel and her students to learn. Her legend reached every school …
Jeff Bennett – English Teacher
May 30, 1942 ~ January 4, 2024 Jeff Bennett, a Northport acting teacher and theater-company founder whose name graces an auditorium at the high school where he taught for 19 years, died Thursday at Stony Brook University Hospital following a fall at home the day before. He was 81. The cause of death was a …
Susan Skliar Ricken – Teacher WJHS Reading Lab
1936 ~ July 2023 Remembered by Mike Skliar class of 1978 Susan Skliar Ricken, was a reading teacher at Wantagh junior high school from about 1970 to about 1985. She was the cocreator of the “reading lab“ which helped many remedial reading students during those years. During most of her teaching life she was known …
Joseph Levorcheck Teacher
April 27th 1932 ~ September 27, 2014 Joseph D. of Saint James, NY. Born in Woodlawn, NY on April 27th 1932. Beloved father of Amy, Bruce and Robert and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, the love of his life in 2001. Joe taught and coached for many years at …
Paul Keryc – English Teacher WHS
1935 ~ November 22, 2018 Paul C. Keryc died peacefully on November 22, 2018 after 83 glorious years of life. He spent his career as an English teacher at Wantagh High School on Long Island, inspiring generations of young people. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends near the beach in …
Charles Kalinowski Teacher/Coach
June 24, 1934 ~ October 1, 2022 “I’m sorry to leave you on such short notice, but this morning I joined my son and other family and friends in Heaven. I will miss all of you terribly especially my wife of 66 years Carole. She was the best friend, wife, and mother that a man …