Bernard Starr was a UFT member for about 25 years, most recently at JHS 220 in Brooklyn where he taught science.

Josephine Mifsud was a dedicated teacher who spoke of her teaching years and her former students long after retirement.

Atiba Coerbell began his career at MS 2 in Brooklyn, where he inspired his students as an artist.

Phyllis Frishberg was a UFT member for 20 years, most recently as a school secretary in Brooklyn.

Jacqueline Sills was a UFT member for 41 years, most recently as the dean at PS 721 in Brooklyn working with special needs students.

Richard Paris was a physical education teacher by trade and a UFT member for 40 years, working at McKinley JHS 259 and Shallow IS 227, both in Brooklyn.

Sylvia Kuller taught English at IS 246 in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and later became a guidance counselor at the school.

Dorothy Kreiselman was a teacher and chapter leader in District 20 in Brooklyn.

Carolyn Grossman was a kindergarten teacher at PS 200 in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.

Lila Goodman was an English teacher at John Dewey and South Shore high schools in Brooklyn.