Bonnie MacConnell.

Bonnie MacConnell. Credit: Public Relations South Huntington School District/ Elizabeth Demonte

Bonnie MacConnell, of East Moriches, has been named Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 2023-24 by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s Suffolk Zone in recognition of her efforts to meet the needs of students with disabilities. MacConnell is a physical education and health teacher at Walt Whitman High School in the South Huntington school district. She is also the school’s varsity softball and field hockey coach and, outside of school, participates in the Victory Games, which are designed for students with special needs.

Only 25¢ for 5 months

Unlimited Digital Access. Cancel anytime.

Already a subscriber?

Bonnie MacConnell, of East Moriches, has been named Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year for 2023-24 by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance’s Suffolk Zone in recognition of her efforts to meet the needs of students with disabilities. MacConnell is a physical education and health teacher at Walt Whitman High School in the South Huntington school district. She is also the school’s varsity softball and field hockey coach and, outside of school, participates in the Victory Games, which are designed for students with special needs.

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at food, fashion and fun in the Hamptons this summer. Credit: Randee Daddona, Anthony Florio

Summer in the Hamptons is just heating up NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano has your look at food, fashion and fun in the Hamptons this summer.