Chapter leader honorees from schools throughout the district gather for a group shot during the annual District 21 Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance on April 16 with (back row, from left) UFT District 21 Representative Judy Gerowitz, Brooklyn Borough Representative Debra Poulos and President Michael Mulgrew, and (middle row, second from left) Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell.

Educators show their appreciation for their colleagues who are being honored for leadership and union and community involvement during the event.

UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell (right), with Mulgrew and District 21 Representative Judy Gerowitz, shows off the leadership award he received for his work galvanizing middle school educators citywide.

Jason Batus, the chapter leader at IS 239, is ebullient in his acceptance of a Chapter Leader Award.

Theresa Cardazone of IS 281 accepts her Chapter Leader Award.

Lance Schatzman (second from right) of PS 329 accepts the Union Involvement Award for his school's superior COPE participation from (from left) Mulgrew, District 21 Representative Judy Gerowitz and Special Representative Elizabeth Perez. Ninety-two percent of the school’s staff contributes to the union’s political action fund.

New York City Councilman Mark Treyger, a graduate of District 21 public schools and a former public school teacher, tells the educators that he attributes his success to the strong educational foundation he received at PS 226, a K–8 school. He was honored with a Community Involvement Award.

Educators from PS 99 show their school pride.

A large group of educators from Bay Academy, IS 98, enjoy the festivities.

Educators from David A. Boody School, IS 228, are in the house.