Paraprofessionals Festival and Awards Luncheon 2022
“We Make a Difference” was the theme at this year’s UFT Paraprofessionals Festival and Awards Luncheon, which celebrated paraprofessionals at Shanker Hall on March 5 for rising to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Honoree Carline Adkins-Sharif (center) with family and friends.
Members gather in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters to celebrate the hard work of paraprofessionals in the union.
Sean Blanks, the coordinator of the UFT Dial-A-Teacher program, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner."
UFT President Michael Mulgrew welcomes guests to the luncheon.
James Taylor IV, an honoree for high schools, shows off his plaque with his friends and family.
Paraprofessionals Chapter Chair Shelvy Young-Abrams (fourth from left) and chapter Second Vice Chair Hector Ruiz Jr. (third from left) join Bronx members as they cross their arms to make an X, which is the symbol for the borough.
Carline Adkins-Sharif (left), the Humanitarian Award honoree, takes selfie with retired para Felecia Thomas.
Honorees pose with plaques and their chapter representatives on the Shanker Hall staircase.
Greeters (from left) Renee Freeman, executive board at large; Tammie Durosinn, executive board; Anika Branch, executive board; and Norma Ortega, executive board, take a group shot.
Honoree Carline Adkins-Sharif (center) with family and friends.
Members gather in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters to celebrate the hard work of paraprofessionals in the union.
Sean Blanks, the coordinator of the UFT Dial-A-Teacher program, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner."
UFT President Michael Mulgrew welcomes guests to the luncheon.
James Taylor IV, an honoree for high schools, shows off his plaque with his friends and family.
Paraprofessionals Chapter Chair Shelvy Young-Abrams (fourth from left) and chapter Second Vice Chair Hector Ruiz Jr. (third from left) join Bronx members as they cross their arms to make an X, which is the symbol for the borough.
Carline Adkins-Sharif (left), the Humanitarian Award honoree, takes selfie with retired para Felecia Thomas.
Honorees pose with plaques and their chapter representatives on the Shanker Hall staircase.
Greeters (from left) Renee Freeman, executive board at large; Tammie Durosinn, executive board; Anika Branch, executive board; and Norma Ortega, executive board, take a group shot.
Honoree Carline Adkins-Sharif (center) with family and friends.
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Paraprofessionals Chapter Chair Shelvy Young-Abrams (fourth from left) and chapter Second Vice Chair Hector Ruiz Jr. (third from left) join Bronx members as they cross their arms to make an X, which is the symbol for the borough.
Carline Adkins-Sharif (left), the Humanitarian Award honoree, takes selfie with retired para Felecia Thomas.
Honorees pose with plaques and their chapter representatives on the Shanker Hall staircase.
Greeters (from left) Renee Freeman, executive board at large; Tammie Durosinn, executive board; Anika Branch, executive board; and Norma Ortega, executive board, take a group shot.
Honoree Carline Adkins-Sharif (center) with family and friends.
Members gather in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters to celebrate the hard work of paraprofessionals in the union.
Sean Blanks, the coordinator of the UFT Dial-A-Teacher program, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner."
UFT President Michael Mulgrew welcomes guests to the luncheon.
James Taylor IV, an honoree for high schools, shows off his plaque with his friends and family.
Paraprofessionals Chapter Chair Shelvy Young-Abrams (fourth from left) and chapter Second Vice Chair Hector Ruiz Jr. (third from left) join Bronx members as they cross their arms to make an X, which is the symbol for the borough.
Carline Adkins-Sharif (left), the Humanitarian Award honoree, takes selfie with retired para Felecia Thomas.
Honorees pose with plaques and their chapter representatives on the Shanker Hall staircase.
Greeters (from left) Renee Freeman, executive board at large; Tammie Durosinn, executive board; Anika Branch, executive board; and Norma Ortega, executive board, take a group shot.
Honoree Carline Adkins-Sharif (center) with family and friends.
Members gather in Shanker Hall at UFT headquarters to celebrate the hard work of paraprofessionals in the union.
Sean Blanks, the coordinator of the UFT Dial-A-Teacher program, sings "The Star-Spangled Banner."
UFT President Michael Mulgrew welcomes guests to the luncheon.
James Taylor IV, an honoree for high schools, shows off his plaque with his friends and family.
Paraprofessionals Chapter Chair Shelvy Young-Abrams (fourth from left) and chapter Second Vice Chair Hector Ruiz Jr. (third from left) join Bronx members as they cross their arms to make an X, which is the symbol for the borough.
Carline Adkins-Sharif (left), the Humanitarian Award honoree, takes selfie with retired para Felecia Thomas.
Honorees pose with plaques and their chapter representatives on the Shanker Hall staircase.
Greeters (from left) Renee Freeman, executive board at large; Tammie Durosinn, executive board; Anika Branch, executive board; and Norma Ortega, executive board, take a group shot.
Honoree Carline Adkins-Sharif (center) with family and friends.
