The Day the Towers Fell by Maureen Crethan Santora

The Day the Towers Fell by Maureen Crethan Santora

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The Day the Towers Fell by Maureen Crethan Santora

Maureen Crethan Santora began working in the New York City Public School System in 1967. She was an early childhood teacher for over 25 years. She took time off to raise her four children. Christopher, her only son, who entered the Fire Academy to become a fire fighter in January 2001 died a hero on September 11, 2001. She wrote this book to help young students understand this terrible event. She wanted children to know what hatred does. Maureen retired as a staff developer from PS 2, Queens in July 2001. Part of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Christopher A Santora Educational Scholarship Fund. The fund provides scholarships and educational materials to schools. For further information about the Scholarship Fund go to www.ffchristophersantora.com


Patricia Santora Cardona graduated from Queens College as an Art Major. She began teaching in District 30, Queens as an Art Teacher. She transferred to the Firefighter Christopher A. Santora Early Childhood School in September 2002. The school is named after her brother Christopher A. Santora who died a hero on September 11, 2001. Patricia illustrated this book to help children understand what happened on September 11, 2001.






Maureen Crethan Santora became an educator in the New York City Public School System in 1967. She was an early childhood teacher for over 25 years. She retired in July 2001 as a staff developer. She raised 5 children. Christopher was her only son He entered the Fire Academy to become a firefighter in February 2001. On September 11, 2001 Christopher was one of the 343 firefighters who lost his life. He was one of 2,750 people who died on that hate filled day at the World Trade Center. She wrote this book to help young students understand that parents love their children unconditionally no matter what. She wanted everyone to appreciate their families and to tell their families that they love them every day. We must always remember September 1 1, 2001 as a day of hate. All of the proceeds of this book will be donated to the Christopher A. Santora Educational Scholarship Fund. The fund provides scholarships to students and educational material to schools. For further information about the Scholarship Fund go to www.christophersantora.com oto: www.christophersantora.com
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ISBN 13 9781954368460
ISBN 10 1954368461
Title The Day the Towers Fell
Author Maureen Crethan Santora
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Diamond Media Press
Year published 2022-06-22
Number of pages 34
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.