John Gillen worked for many years as a history teacher at New Dorp HS in Staten Island, retiring in 1977.

Clint Winant was an elementary school teacher at PS 121 in the Bronx, where he taught for 25 years and served as a UFT representative.

Marilyn Masierol was a dedicated teacher, UFT chapter leader and a published author with a career spanning over 30 years.

Greta Facey was a UFT member for 25 years, most recently working in the Bronx.

Richard Porta was a school counsellor at PS 134 in Manhattan known for his dedication.

Dorothy Lowery worked as a paraprofessional, a school secretary and a teacher.

Rafaela Burgos began a 30-year career as a UFT member at PS 154 in the Bronx, eventually retiring from PS 41 in Staten Island.

Florence Washington was a UFT member for 30 years, most recently as a teacher’s assistant at IS 52 in the Bronx.

Marsha Moed was a UFT member for 24 years, most recently as a principal’s secretary and office manager.

Barry Berk was a UFT member for 37 years, beginning his career at Junior High School 54 in Manhattan and, after teaching at two other schools, reached retirement as a social studies teacher at the Bronx High School of Science.