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OASIS teacher praised after performing Heimlich maneuver on student
Summary
Board members publicly praised second‑grade teacher Jacqueline Medico for saving a student who was choking on a water‑bottle cap; Medico described the incident and credited routine medical training for her quick response.
The OASIS Charter School Board on May 12 publicly thanked second‑grade teacher Jacqueline Medico for performing a Heimlich maneuver that removed a water‑bottle cap from a student’s airway.
Superintendent Jackie Collins introduced Medico and said the teacher’s quick actions likely saved the child’s life. Medico described finding the student choking during a spelling test, escorting him into a hallway and receiving help from nearby staff and administration before clearing the airway. She credited annual medical training provided by the school nurse for preparing staff to respond.
Board members called Medico a hero and praised routine staff training for emergencies; several members noted the emotional impact of the incident and the value of regular refreshers in CPR, choking response and stop‑the‑bleed protocols.
The board offered formal thanks during the meeting; no formal action was required.
