Kudos to Patrick Bernal, Marble Hill HS for International Studies, the Bronx
Revitalizing the UFT chapter at Marble Hill HS for International Studies in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, says Chapter Leader Patrick Bernal, has been an important learning process for everyone.
Starting off by the book
Hundreds of new teachers will start their school year with up to 50 free books apiece for their classroom, courtesy of the UFT’s book giveaway on Aug. 11.
Suzanne Darrigrand
Suzanne Darrigrand spent 28 years as a dedicated teacher in various schools, most recently sharing her love of music with the students of PS 15 in the Bronx.
Mary Lopez
Mary Lopez was a UFT member for 30 years, teaching English language learners in the Bronx.
Rosemary Tunney
Rosemary Tunney was an educator and social worker at District 11 in the Bronx and supervised and mentored many of her colleagues over the span of her career from the 1980s to the 2000s.
Olive Archer
Olive Archer came to teaching as a second career and became an early childhood literacy expert in the Bronx.
Peter Lerner
Peter Lerner was a UFT member for 55 years, most recently as a social studies teacher at Harry Truman HS in the Bronx.
Bronx HS District and Pathways to Graduation Recognition Awards Ceremony
Seventeen students were honored and presented with laptops and printers at the UFT's first Bronx HS District and Pathway to Graduation Recognition Awards Ceremony and Dinner in June.
Helene R. Sacher
Helene R. Sacher taught English language learners in District 10 in the Bronx and was a UFT member for 47 years.
Michael Zirkel
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.