Queens

During a workshop titled Math in Our World: Advocating for Your Child’s Mathematical Mind, presenter LeRoy Sampson (standing) shares a laugh with participants.

Taking a selfie are (from left) Janella Hinds, the UFT vice president for academic high schools; Sean Blanks, the UFT Dial-A-Teacher coordinator; and Delci Rodriguez, the UFT Queens parent liaison, who spearheaded the conference.

At the breakfast table before the workshops begin are (from left) Liliana Wu, Isabella Zegarra and Rawnok Rayeka, special education teachers at Brookville Center for Children’s Services.

Amilcar Rodriguez, a Queens parent, listens to presenter Andre Peterson during the Principles for Men to Live By workshop.

UFT Queens borough office staff take a quick photo break during a busy day running the conference.

Amy Arundell, the UFT Queens borough representative, talks with attendees.

Volunteers from the Chinese American Parent Student Council, led by Yen Chou (center), the organization’s president, helped make the day a success.

Getting ready for an exciting day are (from left) Sandra Cauthen, a math teacher at IS 96; Shamel Lawrence, the president and Queens representative for the Citywide Council for District 75; Delci Rodriguez, the UFT parent liaison; Patrick Rahamatulla, a district advocate; and Andre Peterson, a presenter at the conference.

Conference attendees peruse tables full of resources for Queens parents.