Victoria Leigh Soto
Victoria Leigh Soto was an American teacher who was killed while trying to protect her students during the Sandy Hook school shooting. She was posthumously awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal for her heroism.
Teacher
November 4, 1985
December 14, 2012
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Victoria Leigh Soto was an American teacher who selflessly sacrificed her life to protect her students during the devastating Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012. Renowned for her heroic actions during this tragic event, Soto was passionate about teaching and actively participated in various community outreach programs. Although her life was tragically cut short, her inspiring legacy of kindness and bravery lives on. In recognition of her heroism, Soto was posthumously honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal.