Maryellen Barnes (standing, left) of PS 255 in Queens shares her honors with daughter Jojo Conlan (standing, right) and (seated) husband James and daughter Colleen McGowan.

Honorees gather for a group portrait on the grand staircase of the landmark DOE headquarters building at the 29th annual Guidance Counselor Recognition Day awards ceremony on May 27 with UFT President Michael Mulgrew (front, third from left), Chancellor Carmen Fariña (front, seventh from right), guidance counselor UFT liaison Bob Astrowsky (front, third from right) and UFT Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson (front, far right).

Honoree Gloria Carrasquillo of IS 151 in Brooklyn is flanked by Mulgrew and Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson.

Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson (left) congratulates Yolanda Holland of PS 146 Brooklyn.

Sergio Zamora of MS 26 in Brooklyn shows off his award with Chancellor Carmen Fariña at his side.

A beaming Jamie Goldstein shares the spotlight with the UFT president.

Christina Rodriguez of PS 220 in Queens has Mulgrew’s help in showing off the plaque and roses she received.

Honoree Steven Adinolfi of Queens College for Math, Science and Technology is all smiles, flanked by Mulgrew and UFT Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson.

Laura Hayes (center) of IS 27 in Staten Island enjoys the moment with Mulgrew and UFT Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson.

Zahara Duncan of PS 627 in Brooklyn is congratulated by Mulgrew.