Joslie Byrd (fourth from left), the Bronx Secretary of the Year from the School for Tourism and Hospitality in Longwood, celebrates with friends and family. “We wear many hats,” Joslie says. “I love helping my students, families, staff and community in any way that I can.”

District 79 Secretary of the Year Janice Fenton of Professional Pathways HS in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, is flanked by UFT Vice President for Education Evelyn DeJesus (left) and School Secretaries Chapter Leader Mona Gonzalez after receiving her award.

Doreen Berrios-Castillo (center), who received the Goldie Colodny Award, is surrounded by her colleagues in the UFT Health and Safety division and Sterling Roberson (far left), the UFT vice president for career and technical education high schools.

Brooklyn Secretary of the Year Carol Marzano (fourth from left) of Mott Hall Bridges Academy MS in Brownsville, Brooklyn, with friends and family.

Paula Morrison, the payroll secretary at PS 46 in Fort Greene, Brookyn, was the recipient of the Annette Carlucci Celebration of Life Award, which recognizes school secretaries who reflect the selfless dedication and professional commitment of the pioneering union activist.

Staten Island Secretary of the Year Loren Lee (third from right) of Susan Wagner HS, with family and colleagues.

Manhattan Secretary of the Year Anna Olshow (holding plaque) of PS 134 on the Lower East Side, Manhattan, with friends and co-workers.

The honorees pose with UFT President Michael Mulgrew and School Secretaries Chapter Leader Mona Gonzalez (standing, third from right) and chapter Second Vice Chair Rita Prior (standing, second from right).