“Abby’s Reading Corner” debuts as tribute to Abigail Jackson, Amsterdam teacher who died in Schoharie limo crash

“Abby’s Reading Corner” debuts as tribute to Abigail Jackson, Amsterdam teacher who died in Schoharie limo crash

Abigail “Abby” Jackson taught reading at Lynch Literacy Academy. Some students, such as Parker McHeard, learned even more.“Her class was my favorite,” said McHeard, a senior at Amsterdam High School. “No matter what happened, she was smiling and treated everyone the same.”One of Amsterdam High’s courtyards officially has been named “Abby’s Reading Corner,” in remembrance of the teacher who died in the Schoharie limousine crash. The crash, which occurred on Oct. 6, 2018, killed all 17 passengers, the driver, and two nearby pedestrians. Jackson was one of eight family members who all perished in the crash. Her three sisters, Allison King, Mary Dyson,…
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