Political Quotes

“I rise with words of strong praise for Sandra Feldman, a woman who has spent her life in service to others, as she retires from the presidency of the American Federation of Teachers. Sandy Feldman's educational journey took her first to children as a teacher in the New York City Public Schools, continued with her service to teachers, children and working people, and culminated in her seven outstanding years as President of the AFT. Equal rights has been an overarching theme of Sandy Feldman's life. I met Sandy when we both were kids in the civil rights movement. The movement was nascent, but Sandy already was deeply engaged. It was no surprise to me that Sandy Feldman would become the leader of a great union or that she would fight so effectively and productively for the rights of its members. However, for Sandy and the American Federation of Teachers, the value added has been the union's leadership on education itself. In many circles, Sandra Feldman is equally well-known as an educational innovator.”