Linda Stevens was a UFT member for 37 years and taught fifth grade at PS 4 in Queens.

Gina Silverstein began her teaching career at PS 153 in Maspeth, Queens, at the age of 19. She taught there for over 40 years before retiring.

Doris Iskaros began her teaching career over 30 years ago at a school in East New York, Brooklyn.

Erin McLoughlin dedicated 30 years of giving back to the community and making an impact on others' lives for the better.

Beth Segal Sussman was a UFT member for 45 years and most recently taught at PS 196 in Queens.

Heather Purcell was a UFT member for 30 years, working extensively with special needs children.

Gloria Eady’s 83 years on this earth took her from Pineville, South Carolina to Queens, New York.

Marilyn Berger was an Education Evaluator at Beach Channel HS in Queens.

Richard Quarto taught social studies for 36 years, most recently at IS 73 in Queens.

Johanna Schwencke taught physical education at William Cullen Bryant HS in Queens for many years and also served as the UFT chapter leader.