It’s unfortunate that a moment which should be about empowering members and advancing our shared mission has become clouded by personal attacks and condescension. It’s actually despicable. Ellie Engler’s lengthy post, filled with deeply personal and disparaging remarks about me, is not only inappropriate—it’s a distraction. As the executive assistant to the president of the UFT and a supervisor within our union, Ellie Engler holds a position of significant power. Her public attempt to smear a UFT staffer because she is running