Joan Granston taught English and was a UFT member for 25 years. She was a graduate of Riverdale HS, Queensborough Community College, Queens College and Adelphi College.

Bernice Tompkins started her teaching career with assignments in Hillsborough and Palm Beach counties in Florida. Following her marriage to Clarence Tompkins in 1946, she moved to New York City and started teaching in New York in 1947. She took eight years off to have four children before returning to teach in 1960 until her retirement in 1977. She participated in the start-of-school strikes in 1967 and 1968 and was active as a chapter chairman until her retirement in 1977.

Erin McLoughlin dedicated 30 years of giving back to the community and making an impact on others' lives for the better. She was a chapter leader for Local 2 AFT, NYSUT and the AFL-CIO. She was also a union representative for all P9 Queens sites. Erin was awarded the Monsignor Thomas F. Noonan Award from the Catholic Teachers Association of the diocese of Brooklyn at the 89th Annual Memorial Mass and Communion Luncheon on April 2, 2011 for her dedication and commitment to the children in our public schools. She leaves behind her children Deirdre, Tara and Shamus.

Atiba Coerbell began his career at MS 2 in Brooklyn, where he inspired his students as an artist. He then worked at IS 68 before moving on to MS 366. In all, he was a UFT member for 18 years. Atiba and his students created portraits for a school-wide Black History Month celebration.

Josephine Mifsud was a dedicated teacher who spoke of her teaching years and her former students long after retirement. Teaching was one of her greatest joys and passions in life. She was a UFT member for 35 years and taught most recently as a math coach in District 19 at PS 224 in Brooklyn. Josephine held two master's degrees and loved to travel. She was also an active member of the Kosciuszko Foundation. She is survived by her children, Melissa and Mark, and her grandchildren: Julia, Tristan, Rachel, Gabriella, Mark Anthony, Matthew, Michael and Mark.

Francis Voyticky was a UFT member for 40 years, most recently as a math teacher at Brooklyn Technical HS. Brooklyn Technical was one of the great loves of his life: He graduated from Tech in 1959 and would later teach mathematics at the school for more than 20 years. He loved and respected Tech so much that he sent all of his children to the school. As a teacher, few things gave him greater pleasure than having the opportunity to work with talented children and to see what their minds were capable of accomplishing.

Peter Lerner was a UFT member for 55 years, most recently as a social studies teacher at Harry Truman HS in the Bronx. He was also the director of the Museum of Migrating People. Peter was born in the Bronx and lived in Windham, NY.

Beth Segal Sussman was a UFT member for 45 years and most recently taught at PS 196 in Queens. She also served the union as a chapter leader at PS 220 in Queens. Beth was known for making learning fun for her students, telling funny stories to hold her pupils' attention. She completed the New York Times crossword puzzle every day and was a voracious reader and loved to discuss the Times best sellers. Beth is survived by her three sons, Dr. Josh Segal, Joel Segal and Jared Sussman.

Jacqueline Sills was a UFT member for 41 years, most recently as the dean at PS 721 in Brooklyn working with special needs students. She began her career as a paraprofessional before becoming a teacher. She was the leader at her school for Respect for All, a NYC Department of Education initiative which combats harassment and promotes diversity and unity. Jacqueline was an ordained interfaith minister and was ordained by One Spirit Alliance in 2009. She liked to play cards and loved all genres of music.

Vincent Jones taught at the Satellite Academy High School, at the Forsyth Street campus. There, he helped provide at-risk students who opted out of traditional high schools an opportunity to complete their education in a smaller, student-centered learning community. He was a UFT member for over 30 years. Vincent is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Andersen.