Alice Blasso was a UFT member for 30 years and taught special education at PS 122 in Queens.

Suzanne Darrigrand spent 28 years as a dedicated teacher in various schools, most recently sharing her love of music with the students of PS 15 in the Bronx.

Francis Voyticky was a UFT member for 40 years, most recently as a math teacher at Brooklyn Technical HS.

Josephine Mifsud was a dedicated teacher who spoke of her teaching years and her former students long after retirement.

Atiba Coerbell began his career at MS 2 in Brooklyn, where he inspired his students as an artist.

Erin McLoughlin dedicated 30 years of giving back to the community and making an impact on others' lives for the better.

Bernice Tompkins began teaching in New York City in 1947 and taught for over 20 years in public schools.

Joan Granston taught English and was a UFT member for 25 years.

Tore Haugeto was a teacher of social studies at New Dorp HS on Staten Island all his life.

Olive Archer came to teaching as a second career and became an early childhood literacy expert in the Bronx.