UFT President Michael Mulgrew meets with the school community at PS 18 on Staten Island on March 4 for an overview of the educational and political landscape and a question-and-answer session.

Among those at the meeting are (from left) Racheal Ojo, an occupational therapist; Virginia O’Brien, a speech teacher; and Daniela Anzalone, a 1st-grade special education teacher.

Educators listen intently during the meeting.

Members pack the library for the meeting.

Lorie Honor, a teacher of speech and language, asks a question.

Marcia Marbury Kilpatrick makes a point.

UFT District 31 Representative Sean Rotkowitz chats with educators Kim Valentin (left) and Nancy Rogina.

PS 18 Chapter Leader Dana Mahoney with Mulgrew.

Mulgrew (second from left), UFT District 31 Representative Sean Rotkowitz (third from left) and UFT District 75 Representative Analia Gerard (center) meet with educators from PS 861 on Staten Island before walking through the building to see educators in action.

PS 861 Chapter Leader Melody Anastasiou baked cookies for the occasion.

Mulgrew chats with paraprofessional Carol Compitello.

PS 861 kindergarten teacher Loreta Andersen (left) meets Mulgrew, who is accompanied by Chapter Leader Melody Anastasiou.

Danielle Gianfortune (left), an IEP teacher, shares her team’s experience using the new “IEP for All” inclusion rubric with Mulgrew and UFT District 75 Representative Analia Gerard.

Lisa Marino (left), a District 75 SETTS teacher, chats with Mulgrew and Chapter Leader Melody Anastasiou.

Wrapping up the morning tour, Chapter Leader Melody Anastasiou (left) and Mulgrew share a moment with paraprofessional Maria Collica.