Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers' Association

Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers' Association The Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers’ Association is a union of over 400 certified educational pro

We are a union of over 400 certified educational professionals dedicated to serving all children attending public schools in the City of Poughkeepsie, New York. Our membership includes retirees, teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, psychologists, speech therapists, librarians, school nurse teachers as well as teachers who work in any summer school or adult education program conducted by

the district. We have been the exclusive bargaining agent for educators in the Poughkeepsie public schools well over 40 years. Our local is part of the 600,000 member New York State United Teachers (NYSUT). We are affiliated nationally with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA), and are proud to be part of the AFL-CIO.

05/22/2026

New York’s Tier 6 reforms will lower the retirement age for eligible teachers, reduce pension contribution rates, increase retirement savings for SUNY and CUNY employees, and improve pension calculations for many public workers.

Today’s the day! Vote 🗳️ YES on your local school budget and support pro-public school candidates who stand with educato...
05/19/2026

Today’s the day! Vote 🗳️ YES on your local school budget and support pro-public school candidates who stand with educators!

Do you know who you're voting for on Tuesday? Here's some suggestions.
05/16/2026

Do you know who you're voting for on Tuesday? Here's some suggestions.

In support of Highland Teacher’s Association ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
05/14/2026

In support of Highland Teacher’s Association ✊✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

MaryEllen Trocino and Ann Marie Tucker represented PPSTA at the Collective Care Team Lobby Day. 🌟Student success takes ...
05/05/2026

MaryEllen Trocino and Ann Marie Tucker represented PPSTA at the Collective Care Team Lobby Day. 🌟
Student success takes more than effective teachers and a rigorous curriculum. The members of the Collective Care Team - school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists and school social workers - play an integral role in ensuring the growth and achievement of our students, both academically and personally. The Collective Care Team collaborates to ensure that every students needs are met, throughout their school-age years and beyond! ✊💪

Poughkeepsie was mentioned in Melinda Person’s speech at the NYSUT Representative Assembly 💪👊🔥📣
05/05/2026

Poughkeepsie was mentioned in Melinda Person’s speech at the NYSUT Representative Assembly 💪👊🔥📣

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
05/04/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week from us here at NYSUT!

Whether it's this week, next week, or any week into the future, teachers constantly rise to the occasion, expanding students' horizons and setting them up for successful futures.

Thank you to all our teacher-members. We know we say it a lot, but we appreciate you!

Congratulations to President Popken! This weekend in Albany at the NYSUT Representative Assembly, President Popken was e...
05/02/2026

Congratulations to President Popken! This weekend in Albany at the NYSUT Representative Assembly, President Popken was elected ED-13 Director! She is excited for the opportunity to serve on the NYSUT Board of Directors.

05/02/2026

Congratulations to Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers' Association president Kim Popken on being elected ED 13 director at the !

The Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers’ Association is honored to join educators from across the state at the 2026 NYSU...
05/01/2026

The Poughkeepsie Public School Teachers’ Association is honored to join educators from across the state at the 2026 NYSUT Representative Assembly in Albany. Our delegates are actively engaged in shaping key resolutions focused on strengthening school funding and enhancing working conditions for our members. We remain dedicated to amplifying the voices of PPSTA and our students in important statewide conversations. Through unity and shared purpose, we continue working toward a brighter future for our schools.

Address

40 Garden Street, Ste 207
Poughkeepsie, NY
12601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+18454713376

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