Three generations of New York City public school educators celebrate the Betty Silverman Scholarship: (from left) Silverman's husband Gene, who taught in Queens for 30 years; granddaughter Hannah Fenton, a first-year teacher at PS 133 in Brooklyn; and daughter Judith Fenton, who oversees the Department of Education's mentorship program for new teachers. 

Educators from IS 61 enjoy the evening with honoree Denise Romano, a school secretary.

A round of applause for the honorees.

School counselor Martha Moncada from PS 19 celebrates being honored.

Educators from IS 77 congratulate special education teacher Karen Lee.

Honoree Lucille Genova, a paraprofessional at PS 71, speaks while her grandson looks on.

Educators applaud the honorees. 

Judi Fenton (left), the daughter of Betty Silverman, presents the scholarship named for her mother to David Jachero Tito of PS 89 and Lesly Larrea of IS 311. At right is John Harrington, the UFT's District 24 representative and the chair of the event.

UFT District 24 Representative John Harrington (left), who chaired the event, congratulates the honorees (top row, from left): Michelle Daniels of the UFT Grievance Department; Lesly Larrea, a student at IS 311; David Jacero Tito, a student at PS 89; Gregory Filippi, the principal of PS 91; (bottom row, from left) Karen Lee, a special education teacher at IS 77; Jamie Mandel, an occupational therapist at PS 307; Guadalupe Puryear, the PTA president at PS 7; Martha Moncada, a school counselor at PS 19; Lucille Genova, a paraprofessional at PS 71; and Matthew Borelli, the assistant principal at PS/IS 102.