Psychologists Appreciation Day 2022

November 10, 2022

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.

Sharon Gerrick of IS 211 and PS 268, both in Brooklyn, and Laura Espada of PS 705 and IS 340, also in that borough, study the program of the day’s events.

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger

Donna Rizzo of PS 249 in Brooklyn learns how to use virtual reality in dealing with students suffering from trauma.

Erica Berger

Manhattan Borough Representative Robert Collado uses his analytical skills to dance to directions on the screen.

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger

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.

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger

Sharon Gerrick of IS 211 and PS 268, both in Brooklyn, and Laura Espada of PS 705 and IS 340, also in that borough, study the program of the day’s events.

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger

Donna Rizzo of PS 249 in Brooklyn learns how to use virtual reality in dealing with students suffering from trauma.

Erica Berger

Manhattan Borough Representative Robert Collado uses his analytical skills to dance to directions on the screen.

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger

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.

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger

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

Erica Berger