Robert Rizzotti, Age 47

Robert Rizzotti was a 5th-grade teacher at PS 276 in Brooklyn. Robert began his teaching career with the Department of Education in 2000, starting as a substitute teacher at PS 244 in Brookyn. In September 2000, he was regularly appointed to PS 276, where he remained for the next 17 years until his passing on March 26, 2017. Robert was loved by his family, dogs, friends, colleagues, and the numerous students he taught over the years.