Inspired by 'I Have a Dream'
Inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, my classroom door is decorated with my students' dreams of what and who they want to be someday.
Noteworthy graduate: Lawrence Mohr, physician to two presidents
Lawrence Mohr is a doctor, an educator and a much-decorated Vietnam veteran, who served as the White House physician for two presidents. He is also a graduate of New York City public schools.
Gina Silverstein
Gina Silverstein began her teaching career at PS 153 in Maspeth, Queens, at the age of 19. She taught there for over 40 years before retiring.
Doris Iskaros
Doris Iskaros began her teaching career over 30 years ago at a school in East New York, Brooklyn.
Erin McLoughlin
Erin McLoughlin dedicated 30 years of giving back to the community and making an impact on others' lives for the better.
Beth Segal Sussman
Beth Segal Sussman was a UFT member for 45 years and most recently taught at PS 196 in Queens.
Heather Purcell
Heather Purcell was a UFT member for 30 years, working extensively with special needs children.
Gloria Eady
Gloria Eady’s 83 years on this earth took her from Pineville, South Carolina to Queens, New York.
Marilyn Berger
Marilyn Berger was an Education Evaluator at Beach Channel HS in Queens.
Richard Quarto
Richard Quarto taught social studies for 36 years, most recently at IS 73 in Queens.