Psychologists Appreciation Day 2022
More than 100 school psychologists celebrated the sixth annual Psychologists Appreciation Day both in person and remotely with workshops and networking on Nov. 10 at UFT headquarters in Manhattan.

Samantha McCusker of Renaissance Leadership Academy in Manhattan displays one of the first-aid kits that were given to in-person attendees.


Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Leader Raul Garcia is surrounded by members from District 32 in Brooklyn conveying a message with their T-shirts.



UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese addresses the gathering while Garcia looks on.

Ruth Jiminez of PS 153 in Queens, Jamila Nieves of PS 157 in Brooklyn and Ginela Smith of PS 221, also in Brooklyn, enjoy one another’s company.

Making a presentation is Mark Surabian, whose ATHELP.org is a free clinic serving children and adults with learning, communication, sensory and physical challenges.

Samantha McCusker of Renaissance Leadership Academy in Manhattan displays one of the first-aid kits that were given to in-person attendees.


Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Leader Raul Garcia is surrounded by members from District 32 in Brooklyn conveying a message with their T-shirts.



UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese addresses the gathering while Garcia looks on.

Ruth Jiminez of PS 153 in Queens, Jamila Nieves of PS 157 in Brooklyn and Ginela Smith of PS 221, also in Brooklyn, enjoy one another’s company.

Making a presentation is Mark Surabian, whose ATHELP.org is a free clinic serving children and adults with learning, communication, sensory and physical challenges.

Samantha McCusker of Renaissance Leadership Academy in Manhattan displays one of the first-aid kits that were given to in-person attendees.
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UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese addresses the gathering while Garcia looks on.

Ruth Jiminez of PS 153 in Queens, Jamila Nieves of PS 157 in Brooklyn and Ginela Smith of PS 221, also in Brooklyn, enjoy one another’s company.

Making a presentation is Mark Surabian, whose ATHELP.org is a free clinic serving children and adults with learning, communication, sensory and physical challenges.

Samantha McCusker of Renaissance Leadership Academy in Manhattan displays one of the first-aid kits that were given to in-person attendees.


Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Leader Raul Garcia is surrounded by members from District 32 in Brooklyn conveying a message with their T-shirts.



UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese addresses the gathering while Garcia looks on.

Ruth Jiminez of PS 153 in Queens, Jamila Nieves of PS 157 in Brooklyn and Ginela Smith of PS 221, also in Brooklyn, enjoy one another’s company.

Making a presentation is Mark Surabian, whose ATHELP.org is a free clinic serving children and adults with learning, communication, sensory and physical challenges.

Samantha McCusker of Renaissance Leadership Academy in Manhattan displays one of the first-aid kits that were given to in-person attendees.


Social Workers and Psychologists Chapter Leader Raul Garcia is surrounded by members from District 32 in Brooklyn conveying a message with their T-shirts.



UFT Vice President for Special Education MaryJo Ginese addresses the gathering while Garcia looks on.

Ruth Jiminez of PS 153 in Queens, Jamila Nieves of PS 157 in Brooklyn and Ginela Smith of PS 221, also in Brooklyn, enjoy one another’s company.

Making a presentation is Mark Surabian, whose ATHELP.org is a free clinic serving children and adults with learning, communication, sensory and physical challenges.

Samantha McCusker of Renaissance Leadership Academy in Manhattan displays one of the first-aid kits that were given to in-person attendees.