named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
CRBFA New Employee Award
Annual $1,000 scholarship for new employees taking coursework to improve job performance
Celebration Bash
Annual retirement and longevity recognition event honoring members with 15+ years of service
ELT Workshops
Professional development seminars on topics like behavior management, differentiated instruction, and working with English language learners
Longevity Award
Three $500 awards annually for veteran employees pursuing professional development coursework
Student Incentive Award
Yearly $1,000 scholarship for a dependent of a member pursuing post-secondary education or training
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Teachers Union Representation 2 activities
- Collective advocacy for education professionalsRepresents members across four counties in New York's Capital Region through collective action on educational and employment issues, advocating to improve working conditions and strengthen the educational environment. Engages in initiatives such as redistricting for proportional representation on the NYSUT Board of Directors.
- Promotion of professional standards and ethicsDevelops and promotes ethical practices and professional standards for educators to advance instruction and uphold occupational integrity.
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Professional development workshops for educatorsHosts workshops on evidence-based teaching strategies including differentiated instruction, support for English language learners, de-escalation techniques, and constructivist approaches to improve instructional effectiveness.
- Resource pooling for educational programsPools services and resources through teacher membership to supplement programs in special education, vocational training, and career and technical education.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Dependent scholarship programProvides one annual $1,000 scholarship to a dependent of a member pursuing post-secondary education or training, also referred to as a Student Incentive Award.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Member engagement and governance meetingsConvenes monthly Executive Board and Representative Council meetings during the academic year to support organizational governance and member engagement.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognition of member service and retirementHosts annual events to recognize and honor retiring members and those with significant years of service, including end-of-year celebrations for employee longevity.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Social events for membersHosts social hours for faculty association members to foster community and connection among members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Employee scholarship and incentive programsOffers annual scholarships and awards to employee members, including one $1,000 scholarship for new employees and three $500 awards for veteran employees pursuing job-related coursework to improve performance.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$54K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$54K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATIE DIPIERRO | PRESIDENT | 8 | $7K |
| BRENT PIERCE | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $3K |
| DIANE OGREN | VICE PRESIDENT SERVICE | 5 | $3K |
| KENNETH BEVAN | VICE PRESIDENT CTE | 5 | $3K |
| KRISTEN LASHWAY | VICE PRESIDENT TEACHERS | 6 | $3K |
| PRINCETTA JORDAN | VICE PRESIDENT TA | 5 | $3K |
| BETH LOCATELLI | TREASURER | 4 | $3K |
| REBECCA BREEYEAR | MEMBERSHIP CHAIR | 4 | $3K |
| ROBERTO BIASCIUCCI | SAFTY CHAIR | 2 | $2K |
| ELLA SICKLES | WEBMASTER | 2 | $500 |
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Capital Region BOCES Government — Provides technical assistance, professional development, and services related to fostering a healthy school environment in the school districts it serves.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share event information.
- NYSUT Network — Member organization within the NYSUT election district structure, specifically ED10.
- NYSUT Partner — Collaborates with NYSUT to deliver educational leadership training workshops.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used to share event information.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Voice in Advocacymethodology: collective_voiceBy uniting members in collective advocacy, the organization amplifies educator influence on educational and workplace policies, producing greater policy impact because individual voices are strengthened through organized, unified representation.
- Investment in Employee and Lifelong Developmentmethodology: employee-development-investmentBy supporting employee development and educational opportunities for members and their dependents, the organization promotes long-term career growth and retention because continuous learning increases professional resilience and loyalty.
- Representative Governance Structuremethodology: representative_governanceBy convening structured monthly meetings of an Executive Board and Representative Council, the organization ensures democratic decision-making and accountability because member input is institutionalized in regular, transparent governance processes.