Teacher Union Day 2022 Honorees
Teacher Union Day commemorates the 1960 strike that put the newly-formed UFT on the path to being the activist organization that it is today. On this day, we honor the past leaders who inspire us and celebrate our present leaders who continue in their footsteps by keeping the union strong through their activism and dedication.
2022 Honorees
Charles Cogen Award
For outstanding service to the union rendered by a veteran leader
- Shelvy Young-Abrams. recently retired leader of the Paraprofessionals Chapter
Jules Kolodny Award
Given to an individual who has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to the trade union movement with years of leadership yet to be fulfilled.
- Geof Sorkin, UFT Welfare Fund Executive Director
David Wittes Award
Given to a person or a group that has shown outstanding courage, dedication and commitment to the ideals of the UFT
- Patricia Mezzacappa, I.S. 61, Staten Island
Audrey Chasen Award
Given in memory of Audrey Chasen, a former teacher mentor in the New York City public schools
- Dan Wever, Sunset Park High School, Brooklyn
Sidney Harris Award
Given to an outstanding union leader and educator
- Lorraine O’Shea-Willsea, P.S. 168, Bronx
Backer-Scheintaub Award
Given to honor the lives of Gerald Backer and Mildred Scheintaub by encouraging potential new teacher union leaders
- Terrain Reeves, Edward R. Murrow High School, Brooklyn
Marsh/Raimo Award
Given in recognition of political action
- Corrine Barros, P.S. 62, Bronx
- llyana Frias, P.S. 811, Brooklyn
- Faiza Khalid, P.S. 36, Manhattan
- Troy McGhie, Curtis High School, Staten Island
- Annawa Naing, P.S. 78, Queens
- Joyce Magnus, Retired Teachers Chapter
Albert Lee Smallheiser Award
This award recognizes the work of educators who strive to improve the working conditions of their colleagues
- Mashantuck Bell
- Zina Burton-Myrick
- David Campbell
- Nicholas Cruz
- Charles Dibenedetto
- Tanisha Franks
- Sierra Jorgensen
- Laurie Lubman
- Emma Mendez
- Sheryl Pender
AFT Special Recognition Award
- Ethan Holder, P.S. 771, Brooklyn
Ely Trachtenberg Award
Awarded to outstanding chapter leaders
Elementary Schools
| School | Chapter leader |
|---|---|
| PS 34M | Kevin Cusumano |
| PS 63M | Amy Parker |
| PS 77M | Michelle Liss |
| PS 89M | Carmen Romero |
| PS 129M | Veronica Lawyer-James |
| PS 133M | Kelvin Almonte |
| PS 163M | Kelly Aherne |
| PS 171M | Kelly Kim |
| PS 199M | Phoebe Hanshew |
| PS 497M | Marilyn Martinez |
| PS 1K | Mary Martinez |
| PS 10K | Clifford Bowen |
| PS 69K | Anna Caligara |
| PS 75K | Debra Elhadri |
| PS 100K | Joan Davis |
| PS 133K | Vivian Mendez-Quintero |
| PS 152K | Randi Boxer |
| PS 153K | Joann Savage |
| PS 161K | Tracy Lee |
| PS 203K | Penny Lee Berman |
| PS 213K | Samantha Revells |
| PS 219K | Michael Jacobs |
| PS 257K | Lisa Berman |
| PS 262K | Shaude Tyson |
| PS 327K | Wendell Bristol |
| PS 380K | Emma Porzio |
| PS 503K | Dina Barghouti |
| PS 671K | Kia-Simone Graham |
| PS 705K | Sarah Abodunrin |
| PS 46Q | Amy Gruttadaro |
| PS 54Q | Michelle Pepe |
| PS 64Q | Michele Mosca |
| PS 134Q | Cherise Parson |
| PS 143Q | Andrea Maniatis |
| PS 165Q | Blair Brager |
| PS 193Q | Mary Shaumei Andrews |
| PS 354Q | Jose Lago |
| PS 376Q | Kathy Gardner |
| PS 9X | Jaffranna Hinojosa |
| PS 19X | Kathleen Brown |
| PS 44X | Sandra Leiser |
| PS 95X | James Regan |
| PS 152X | Jasmine Chandoo |
| PS 161X | Michelle Morrison |
| PS 182X | Elizabeth Kiernan |
| PS 536X | Mark Marino |
| PS 11R | Joanne Williams |
| PS 68R | Erin Tripo |
Junior High/Middle Schools
| School | Chapter leader |
|---|---|
| JHS 57K Ron Brown Middle School | Nicole Smith |
| IS 171K Abraham Lincoln | Marissa Ortega-Peterson |
| IS 211K John Wilson | Gordon Marshall |
| IS 73Q | Caren Criscuoli |
| JHS 22X | Conor J. Callagy |
| Academy for Personal Leadership & Excellence (X) | Michael Resnick |
| South Bronx Preparatory (X) | Lake A. Zebrowski |
| IS 27R | Patrick Coughlin |
| IS 72R | Jason Bentsen |
High Schools
| School | Chapter leader |
|---|---|
| A. Philip Randolph Campus High School (X) | Sonia Burke |
| Hudson HS of Learning Technologies High School (M) | Glen Pandolfino |
| Quest to Learn M422 | Rachelle Vallon |
| Academy for College Preparation & Career Exploration HS (K) | Muntaha Hussein |
| Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence (K) | Nicholas Marrone |
| Fort Hamilton High School (K) | Kristen Brehm |
| Life Academy High School for Film & Music (K) | Stella Inserra |
| Multicultural High School (K) | Oliver Prince, Jr. |
| Research and Service High School (K) | Yanique Alexandre |
| The East New York Arts & Civics High School (K) | Danielle Goodwin |
| The Urban Assembly School for Law & Justice High School (K) | Sarah Finucane |
| Transit Tech High School (K) | Renard Ramsey |
| Bronx Aerospace High School (X) | Donna Orr-Marrow |
| International Community High School (X) | Josef Donnelly |
| Mott Haven Village Preparatory High School (X) | Bonnie K. Katz |
| Bayside High School (Q) | Jonathan Nuwesra |
| John Adams High School (Q) | Bonnie Lestz |
| Hillcrest High School (Q) | Michael Ferruso |
| Richmond Hill High School (Q) | Adam Robertson |
District 75
| School | Chapter leader |
|---|---|
| PS 168X at Hillman Children Center | Lorraine O'Shea-Willsea |
| PS 23Q | Paulette Scott |
District 79
| School | Chapter leader |
|---|---|
| PS 397 ELLIS Preparatory Academy High School (X) | Elizabeth Levy |
| PS 973 (M) | Nazario Gonzalez |
Functional Chapter
| Chapter | Chapter leader |
|---|---|
| Teachers Assigned Chapter | Naomi Filemon-Rodriguez |
Union Service Awards
| 10-Year Chapter Leaders | ||
|---|---|---|
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Avram S. Barlowe Phillip J. Barone Gretta Belton-Bourjolly Lisa Berman Penny L. Berman Amy J. Bernstein Jonathan D. Blaufarb Anna M. Caligara Afiya A. Callender Jeanette Cano-Lawson Ross T. Chodan Lena S. Cosentino Kevin L. Cusumano Sharon Delvecchio Betsy Diaz Murphy Danielle Diluzio-Velez James Eugenio Sarah R.Evens Deborah A. Fiallo Jerilyn A. Fueller Jeanne M. Gausman Simone Harris Barry S. Hauptman Michael P. Hayes
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Christine J. Hernandez Jessica A. Herrera Jennifer A. Insalaco Brian L. Isler Cara S. Jacofsky Nixon Jeanty Damian T. Jones Rob L. Karp Robert J. Klein Zoe M. Kleinmann Susan E. Kowal Nina D. Kramer Judy Kriegsman David H. Kupfer Jonathan F. Licata Michelle D. Liss Maria T. Lopez Gary C. Malone Christina D. Martin Marilyn C. Martin Marilyn Martinez Dawn M. Mcdonald Ann E. Mcindoo Raymond J. Mena Danielle M. Minor Arturo A. Molina Alycia K. Morell
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Lester A. Morris Michael A. Myers Michael Nappi Patrick P. Nau Andrew J. Nugent Erin Oates Patricia Pabon Jenifer T. Pace Alexander J. Reich Iris D. Rios Thomas A. Rosa Catherine P. Sarlo Michael T. Strochansky Courtney E. Summer Lori A. Talish Tanika S. Thomas Paula M. Thomas Loretta A. Tumbarello Charles F. Ungar Jennifer Valdez Johnny Veloz Infante Amanda L. Walsh Mark A. Walters Shawn C. West Bridgette D. Williams Arthur J. Zander Christina Zuccaro |
| 15-Year Chapter Leaders | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Stevie Burrell Jeremy L. Copeland Wayne S. Greenberg |
Patricia Mezzacappa Joseph Natale Andrew D. Rosenberg |
Marie M. Sarabia Tricia A. Tiedemann-Walsh Lisa A. Viscovi |
| 20-Year Chapter Leaders |
|---|
|
Joyce Baldino Denice A. Gamper Jonathan Halabi |