Parents Nadeem Ahmed and Tajwar Hossain gladly receive the UFT carryall offered by Ellen Barna, a secretary at the UFT’s Staten Island borough office.

The UFT’s parent liaison for Staten Island Joan McKeever-Thomas (center), who organized the conference, explains workshop offerings to parents Denada Elkordy (left) and Ana Acosta.

Staten Island Borough Representative Debra Penny (standing) chats with parents (from left) Nolvia Cartagena, Douglas McLaughlin and Rosa Garcia.

The large PS 20 contingent arrived by bus.

Parent Ellen Abrahim and District 31 Representative Sean Rotkowitz enjoy a light moment.

Parent Mark Garcia makes the rounds of exhibits.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew is flanked by (from left) School Safety Law Enforcement Explorers Natalie Sabalza, Gustavo Pena, Hanslyn Yusti and Aileen Torres.

UFT Vice President Carmen Alvarez (left) spends a moment with parents Gilbert Salas and Lisa Alicea.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew introduces himself to (from left) parent Marion Brioso, Staten Island PTA Federation President Miguel Rodriguez and Mike Reilly, a member of the District 31 Community Education Council.

An actress dressed up as Harriet Tubman for her role in a workshop is surrounded by parents.

Parents arrive at the daylong conference.