Guilderland Teachers' Association

10/25/2026

Congrats, Debra Thompson Murray, on a fantastic season! 🎾

For , we're celebrating the leaders who leave a lasting impact both on and off the court! Today, we're recognizing Coach Debra Murray at Guilderland High School in the greater Albany area of New York.

Coach Murray received of the 2025 USTA Eastern Virginia and Chuck Landis High School Coach of the Year award for coaching both the girls and boys varsity tennis teams and has served as the NYS Section 2 Girls Coordinator since 2018.

She shares with her student-athletes the lifelong health, wellness and social benefits of tennis while placing a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and community service. Her impact is felt far beyond the court—last year, she nominated players for the GLASS program, which gave three athletes the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica to volunteer for the Special Olympics and host youth clinics.

Thank you, Coach Murray 👏

10/19/2026

Great job, GTA! Donations are accepted for this year's event until
December 31, 2026. So, it's not too late to donate to the team.
https://secure.acsevents.org/goto/GTA

10/18/2026

Our PBES members showing their support for Making Strides! Congrats to our 7 members who won a prize at NYSUT’s Making Strides raffle. Thanks to everyone who bought tickets!🎟️ 💖

10/10/2026

The Pink Pennant Challenge is underway! The winner is based on the *percentage of staff participating, so every building has a real chance to win. Ask a coworker to join you. One person can change the leaderboard!

GES is still in the lead with PBES coming on strong!
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Participation = signing up as a team member. That's it! If you can make the walk, GREAT! If not, that's okay, you can still help by registering, donating or fundraising a bit. Every little bit helps.
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If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign. Join our team!
Register Here: https://secure.acsevents.org/goto/GTA

10/10/2026

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09/25/2026

Congrats, Nicole!!!

🎉 Meet the three winners of Nemer Volkswagen’s Test Drives for Teachers!

To everyone across the Capital Region who took a test drive or nominated a teacher: thank you. You completed 52 test drives, helping raise $1,040 for local educators—and shared stories that reminded us how much our teachers mean to their students and communities. 💙🍎

🏆 First-prize winner: Alex Thiessen, a Pre-K teacher at Wheelerville School District. Her nominators described a kind, energetic teacher who makes children feel seen and excited to learn. From hands-on classroom activities to events that bring families and the school together, Alex gives so much of herself to her students.

✨ Samantha Heritage of Harmony Hill Elementary in Cohoes supports special education students in grades 1–5. Her nominators praised her patience, compassion and fierce advocacy, and the safe, encouraging classroom she creates. Samantha is receiving a $250 Amazon Gift Card for her classroom.

✨ Nicole Cioffi of Lynnwood Elementary in Guilderland is entering her sixth year of teaching. Her peers celebrated the creativity and joy she brings to learning, the welcoming classroom she builds and the care she gives every student. Nicole is also receiving a $250 Amazon Gift Card for her classroom.

Congratulations, Alex, Samantha and Nicole! And thank you, Capital Region, for showing up for the teachers who show up for our kids every day. ❤️

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08/17/2026

It’s that time!!!! Thanks, Monaco Cooper Lamme & Carr, PLLC!!! Teachers! Make sure to comment on the MCLC post!

🎉 HEY GUILDERLAND TEACHERS! 🎉

MCLC is giving away $5,000 in gift cards to help you get ready for the new school year!

We're excited to be back to kick off our 6th Annual Back-to-School Teacher Giveaway, and this year we're rewarding 92 local teachers.

🏆 What's up for grabs?

✅ The first 90 Guilderland teachers to participate will receive either a $50 Walmart or Target gift card to help stock their classrooms with back-to-school essentials.

⭐ Plus, TWO extra lucky teachers will each receive $250 in gift cards!

How to Participate

1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Comment "Back to School" below
3️⃣ Stop by MCLC on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to pick up your gift card.

📚 Don't forget to bring your teacher ID. (Unfortunately, coffee stains and under-eye circles are not accepted as proof! ☕😄)

Important Details

• Participation is limited to the first 90 teachers, plus two $250 bonus winners.
• Once capacity is reached, the giveaway will close. We'll announce the cutoff in the comments.

❤️ To all Guilderland teachers: Thank you for everything you do. Your dedication, patience, and impact on our community inspire us every day.

⚠️ SCAM ALERT: MCLC will never message you, request personal information, or ask for payment to claim a gift card. If you receive a message claiming to be from MCLC, it is not legitimate.

08/11/2026

There’s still time to use your 20% discount at Innovations NY a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon! It’s that time to get ready for September. The salon does both men’s and women’s hair. 💇‍♂️ 💇‍♀️

Local hair salon, Innovations, run by Maureen and Manolo Munoz, whose children graduated from Guilderland, wanted to show some appreciation to the teachers and staff of GCSD. Get your summer hair done using this 20% discount. Call, make an appointment, and let them know you work in Guilderland. Simply show your work I.D. to take advantage of this offer. Innovations caters to both female and male clients. Thank you, Innovations NY a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon!
Innovations Salon
1800 Western Ave, Albany, NY
(518) 452-3033

08/05/2026

Thanks to our GTA Social Justice Committee for braving the heat at yesterday’s National Night Out event! They gave away 200 free books!📚

05/28/2026

Congrats to all the winners!