Vivienne Koreto taught English at Julia Richman HS in Manhattan.

Joseph Cummings was a UFT member for more than 20 years, most recently teaching social studies and economics at Murry Bergtraum HS in Manhattan.

Alan Weber was a UFT member for 54 years and a longtime 5th-grade teacher at PS 23 on Staten Island.

Myrna Friedlander began her career as a 2nd-grade teacher at PS 167 in Brooklyn before becoming a reading teacher.

Sylvia Vogel ended her career as a guidance counselor at PS 200 in Brooklyn after over 20 years of teaching.

Carrolyn Williams taught exceptional children and worked as a guidance counselor.

Bob Astrowsky was one of the UFT’s most beloved leaders whose service to the union spanned more than 50 years.

Suzane Hamberry was a UFT member for 25 years, most recently as a school psychologist.

Doreen Maniscalco was a UFT member for over 30 years, working as a teacher in various elementary schools on Staten Island.

Lorraine Riddick was a paraprofessional at PS 308 in Brooklyn.