O’Connor Injury Law Announces Winners of 2026 Teacher Appreciation Giveaway

Ten Staten Island educators each receive a $200 Amazon gift card ahead of the new school year

STATEN ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — O’Connor Injury Law has announced the ten winners of its 2026 Teacher Appreciation Giveaway, each receiving a $200 Amazon gift card to help stock their classrooms for the new school year. Winners were selected from nominations submitted by parents, students, fellow teachers, family members, and school staff across Staten Island.

“Every nomination we received made it clear how much these teachers mean to their students, their schools and their families,” said Brian O’Connor, Founding Attorney at O’Connor Injury Law. “Congratulations to this year’s winners, and thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a teacher.”

This year’s winners are:
– Stephen Schwarz, Tottenville High School
– Julie Ortiz, PS 19
– Jessica Petillo, PS 19
– Teagan Ka, Bridge Preparatory Charter School
– Kim Giaccio, IS 34 Totten
– Joanna Padula, McKee High School
– Jamie Pecoraro, Gateway Academy
– Marissa Ruggeri, PS 32
– Aleiande Miat, Tottenville High School
– Briana Pagan, PS 21

Winners were notified directly by email, and are also being celebrated on O’Connor Injury Law’s social media.

About O’Connor Injury Law
O’Connor Injury Law is a New York City personal injury firm with offices in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Giving back to the community is part of how the firm does business, from the Teacher Appreciation Giveaway to other local initiatives throughout the year.

Amy May
O’Connor Injury Law
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