Richard Quarto taught social studies for 36 years, most recently at IS 73 in Queens.

Perdita Harrington was a UFT member for 18 years, most recently as a paraprofessional at PS 308 in Brooklyn.

Lennie Brice was an elementary school teacher, including at PS 30 in Manhattan, and a UFT member for 26 years. After retiring in 1993, she continued to work as a substitute teacher for a decade, from 2001-2011, in Harlem and also in Englewood and Teaneck in New Jersey. She was a strong advocate for children everywhere and for the Harlem community.

Marilyn Berger was an Education Evaluator at Beach Channel HS in Queens.

Selina Ahoklui, the 1998 New York State Teacher of the Year, died on May 22. She was 76 years old.

Janet Gaw-Adamski was a talented teacher and loyal colleague who served as a third- and fourth-grade classroom teacher, third-grade teacher consultant and computer lab teacher at PS 58 in Brooklyn.

Michael Zirkel was a UFT member for 30 years, working as an Industrial Arts teacher at Evander Childs HS in the Bronx for much of his career.

Robert Rizzotti was a 5th-grade teacher at PS 276 in Brooklyn.

Helene R. Sacher taught English language learners in District 10 in the Bronx and was a UFT member for 47 years.

Vivienne Koreto taught English at Julia Richman HS in Manhattan.