Clifton Teachers
No matter how exhausted or uncomfortable she was, her passion for history, sense of humor, and determination to live combined to create a profound inspiration for us students. Not only was she a teacher of history, Mrs. Gaccione was a teacher of life. Asked what one thing was that she had learned from her mother, Mrs. Rogers responded with, “She was the epitome of strength, and I know that she would want that strength to travel on through me, my brother, and her grandchildren.” It appears Mrs. Gaccione saved her best lesson for last.
From left, CHS English teacher Brittany Gaccione, a niece of Anne Marie. Mrs. Gaccione a few years back. Daughter Vikki and her husband Michael Rogers with their children Amelia and Jackson.
42 March 2014 • Clifton Merchant