Lennie Brice was an elementary school teacher, including at PS 30 in Manhattan, and a UFT member for 26 years. After retiring in 1993, she continued to work as a substitute teacher for a decade, from 2001-2011, in Harlem and also in Englewood and Teaneck in New Jersey. She was a strong advocate for children everywhere and for the Harlem community.

Janet Gaw-Adamski was a talented teacher and loyal colleague who served as a third- and fourth-grade classroom teacher, third-grade teacher consultant and computer lab teacher at PS 58 in Brooklyn.

Michael Zirkel was a UFT member for 30 years, working as an Industrial Arts teacher at Evander Childs HS in the Bronx for much of his career.

Helene R. Sacher taught English language learners in District 10 in the Bronx and was a UFT member for 47 years.

Robert Rizzotti was a 5th-grade teacher at PS 276 in Brooklyn.

Su Abrams Kwartowitz was a beloved teacher at PS 306 in East New York, Brooklyn.

Bernice Goldklang was a UFT member for 50 years, including 25 years spent teaching special education in the sixth grade at PS 97 in Queens.

Robert Krotin was a UFT member for 22 years, most recently at Brooklyn Home Instruction Schools.

Ira Wolin was a UFT member for 35 years and worked at many schools in Brooklyn and Queens over the years.

Jo Reaser was a UFT member for 19 years, most recently working as a special education teacher at PS 108 in Manhattan.