Keri Stromski

Keri Stromski was a beloved kindergarten teacher at Aquebogue Elementary School in Riverhead, New York. She distinguished herself in her profession by her sincere dedication and substantial contributions to the welfare of her students and the community.

Ms. Stromski was truly dedicated to her role as an educator and remained a guiding force and inspiration to her students during the COVID-19 pandemic. She readily and enthusiastically took on the challenges of virtual learning, and to her delight, formed strong bonds with her students and their families.

In 2016, Ms. Stromski was diagnosed with cancer. Through her deep faith and never-ending support of her family and many friends, she always remained positive, recording Tik Tok videos during chemotherapy sessions and maintaining her “Faith Over Fear” blog, chronicling her experience and inspiring others. Through Ms. Stromski’s tireless efforts, she was able to raise $22,000 for cancer research and awareness.

Deeply cherished by her students, staff and the community-at-large, Ms. Stromski dedicated her life to nurturing our most precious resource, our youth. Throughout her tenure at Aquebogue Elementary School, she made incomparable contributions to empowering and improving the lives of all her students.

Sadly, Ms. Stromski passed away on April 6 at the age of 48. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert, and their three treasured children, Morgan, Madison and Quinn.

Ms. Stromski leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain a comforting memory to all she taught, served and befriended. She will always be remembered for her devotion to the teaching profession and will truly be missed by all.