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Building bridges for educators and students
Let me introduce myself. I’m MaryJo Ginese, the union’s new vice president for special education.
Better learning standards
Standards are important measures we use to compare and evaluate. Because there were myriad issues with the Common Core Learning Standards, the New York State Education Department scrapped them and, with the help of more than 130 educators and parents...
In praise of the District 15 diversity plan
How can we ensure that the middle school experience benefits and uplifts every New York City public school student, regardless of race and income level? The District 15 Diversity Plan, which the city approved on Sept. 20, is an important step toward...
Rolling out the welcome mat
As in all the Septembers before, thousands of new educators have accepted the challenge to make a difference in the lives of New York City’s public school children.
Leading with professional learning
Typically, at this time of year the recipe for my final column would contain the usual ingredients: a large measure of looking back on the school year seasoned with a few tablespoons on how to keep one’s pedagogical skills from wilting during the...
VP for Non-DOE Members
Anne Goldman is the UFT's vice president for non-DOE members. Anne has a bachelor of science in nursing as well as an RN license from the New York State.
VP for Education
Mary Vaccaro is the UFT vice president for education. She was elected by the union’s Executive Board in September 2020. Mary, a graduate of Adelphi University, received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and her master’s degree in Early...
VP for Special Education
MaryJo Ginese worked for the Department of Education as an occupational therapist for more than 21 years. After her promotion to supervisor of therapists in 2007, she provided exemplary clinical support to occupational therapists, where she was known...
VP for Academic High Schools
Janella T. Hinds is vice president for academic high schools at the UFT . Janella earned her bachelor's degree in sociology with a concentration in African American studies from Princeton University and her master's in social studies education from...
VP for Middle Schools
Richard Mantell is the UFT vice president for middle schools. He received his bachelor’s degree in business management and finance from Brooklyn College, his master’s degree in education with a concentration in guidance counseling from Long Island...