Teachers' Association of St. Mary's School for the Deaf

05/09/2026

05/07/2026

Days Two and Three…

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Celebrating with treats and an Underground (staff only) Spirit Week.

05/02/2026

President Kristen Cotter, VP 2 Kirsten Helm, and Legislative Rep Ron Czech in Albany for this year’s Representative Assembly.

Day 1 in the books!

04/30/2026

It's nearly time to begin welcoming members from all over New York to Albany for the 2026 NYSUT Representative Assembly!

Delegates will be taking part in workshops, coming together to vote on resolutions, celebrating the progress we’ve made over the past year and having some fun along the way. In town for the big event? Join us by using and tagging us in your photos and videos!

Learn more about the RA: nysut.org/ra

03/25/2026

SMSD Association members, along with the secondary and elementary principals, attended an open house and training session hosted by The Clerc Center in Washington DC. An added bonus was a walk to the signing Starbucks.

03/08/2026

Association President Kristen Cotter spent a portion of her weekend at the NYSUT Winter Leadership Conference. Educating ourselves to continue serving and protecting our members.

02/13/2026

$281 raised for the American Heart Association at our annual Go Red for Women event.

12/15/2025

Tonight marks the first night of ! We hope that everyone celebrating has a happy holiday surrounded by loved ones.

12/13/2025

Incredible gifts start with two things: made in America 🇺🇸 & a union label 🏷️

So when you're shopping for your favorite loved ones, shop ! And, thanks to the AFL-CIO’s helpful shopping list, you can find the perfect gift for your loved ones. With everything from apparel to toys, kitchenwares, experiences and beyond, our broader union family has you covered.

Learn more: aflcio.org/holiday