Attendees joyously cheer the honorees at the UFT’s District 11 Scholarship Dinner in the Bronx.

Chapter Leader Marla Smith (left) of PS 106, a Veteran Teacher awardee, is congratulated by Christine O’Callaghan, Bronx UFT education liaison.

Teacher Kathleen Milazzo of PS 108 is all smiles as she shows off her certificate of recognition.

Members of MS 556 surround assistant principal awardee Ralph Labossiere (center in tuxedo) in well wishes.

Awardees pose for a group shot with District 11 Representative Dana Falciglia (sixth from right), the event’s organizer.

Awardee and school secretary Donna Maldonado (front right) of PS 483 enjoys the gala with supporters.

Students on the PS 21 dance team get the evening started with pizzazz.

Falciglia stands with pride with the students awarded scholarships during the event.

Falciglia (second from right), who is retiring at the end of the 2025-26 school year, receives a bouquet in recognition of her efforts from (from left) Chapter Leader Smith, PS 175 Chapter Leader Danielle Minor, education liaison O’Callaghan and Alice Cooper-Jackson, the previous UFT District 11 representative.