Clinicians Appreciation Day 2025
About a thousand members of the UFT’s Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter gathered online on Jan. 27 with another 380 members in person for a day of professional development, networking and bonding in what was the chapter’s most-attended Clinicians Appreciation Day event.

Clinicians applaud the event’s keynote speaker, who this year was the president of the National Association of School Psychologists, Peter Faustino.

Social Workers Victoria Biancarosa and Suzanne Fertig from PS 219 in Queens show love for their profession during the UFT's Clinicians Appreciation Day.

Dr. Raul Garcia, the chapter leader of the Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter, snaps a selfie with some of his members.

Clinicians gathered for the event applaud UFT President Michael Mulgrew’s remarks.

Clinicians take a stretch break between speakers.

School psychologists Annmarie Christopher of PS 627 in Brooklyn 16K627 and Suginia Jones of PS 230 in Brooklyn share a laugh during the event.

Clinicians take part in grounding exercises during a presentation titled, “Four Pillars of a Thriving Mental Health Professional.” The presentation focused on self-care and work-life balance.

Sharon Gerrick, a school psychologist in District 18 in Brooklyn, wears her pride in her profession with a smile.

Members take notes on the presentations provided during the event.

Clinicians applaud the event’s keynote speaker, who this year was the president of the National Association of School Psychologists, Peter Faustino.

Social Workers Victoria Biancarosa and Suzanne Fertig from PS 219 in Queens show love for their profession during the UFT's Clinicians Appreciation Day.

Dr. Raul Garcia, the chapter leader of the Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter, snaps a selfie with some of his members.

Clinicians gathered for the event applaud UFT President Michael Mulgrew’s remarks.

Clinicians take a stretch break between speakers.

School psychologists Annmarie Christopher of PS 627 in Brooklyn 16K627 and Suginia Jones of PS 230 in Brooklyn share a laugh during the event.

Clinicians take part in grounding exercises during a presentation titled, “Four Pillars of a Thriving Mental Health Professional.” The presentation focused on self-care and work-life balance.

Sharon Gerrick, a school psychologist in District 18 in Brooklyn, wears her pride in her profession with a smile.

Members take notes on the presentations provided during the event.

Clinicians applaud the event’s keynote speaker, who this year was the president of the National Association of School Psychologists, Peter Faustino.
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School psychologists Annmarie Christopher of PS 627 in Brooklyn 16K627 and Suginia Jones of PS 230 in Brooklyn share a laugh during the event.

Clinicians take part in grounding exercises during a presentation titled, “Four Pillars of a Thriving Mental Health Professional.” The presentation focused on self-care and work-life balance.

Sharon Gerrick, a school psychologist in District 18 in Brooklyn, wears her pride in her profession with a smile.

Members take notes on the presentations provided during the event.

Clinicians applaud the event’s keynote speaker, who this year was the president of the National Association of School Psychologists, Peter Faustino.

Social Workers Victoria Biancarosa and Suzanne Fertig from PS 219 in Queens show love for their profession during the UFT's Clinicians Appreciation Day.

Dr. Raul Garcia, the chapter leader of the Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter, snaps a selfie with some of his members.

Clinicians gathered for the event applaud UFT President Michael Mulgrew’s remarks.

Clinicians take a stretch break between speakers.

School psychologists Annmarie Christopher of PS 627 in Brooklyn 16K627 and Suginia Jones of PS 230 in Brooklyn share a laugh during the event.

Clinicians take part in grounding exercises during a presentation titled, “Four Pillars of a Thriving Mental Health Professional.” The presentation focused on self-care and work-life balance.

Sharon Gerrick, a school psychologist in District 18 in Brooklyn, wears her pride in her profession with a smile.

Members take notes on the presentations provided during the event.

Clinicians applaud the event’s keynote speaker, who this year was the president of the National Association of School Psychologists, Peter Faustino.

Social Workers Victoria Biancarosa and Suzanne Fertig from PS 219 in Queens show love for their profession during the UFT's Clinicians Appreciation Day.

Dr. Raul Garcia, the chapter leader of the Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter, snaps a selfie with some of his members.

Clinicians gathered for the event applaud UFT President Michael Mulgrew’s remarks.

Clinicians take a stretch break between speakers.

School psychologists Annmarie Christopher of PS 627 in Brooklyn 16K627 and Suginia Jones of PS 230 in Brooklyn share a laugh during the event.

Clinicians take part in grounding exercises during a presentation titled, “Four Pillars of a Thriving Mental Health Professional.” The presentation focused on self-care and work-life balance.

Sharon Gerrick, a school psychologist in District 18 in Brooklyn, wears her pride in her profession with a smile.

Members take notes on the presentations provided during the event.

Clinicians applaud the event’s keynote speaker, who this year was the president of the National Association of School Psychologists, Peter Faustino.