Empowering teachers and students for a brighter future.
Supporting education and innovation.
Welcome to the Grand Island Teachers' Association website. We are a proud affiliate of AFT and NYSUT. Our local union consists of more than 280 members. Our mission, is to promote public education, inspire members of the Grand Island Community and help guide the leaders of tomorrow.
Join us to celebrate 2025-2026 School Year
Our Annual GITA Party is quickly approaching on Thursday, May 28th. The party will be from 4-6pm, as usual, but our venue is new this year! It will take place at the Buffalo Launch Club right here on GI!
GITA Leaders Attend NYSUT's Annual Convention
John Head, Kathy Chadwick, and Mike Grosso attended the Representative Assembly in Albany, NY this weekend. We are always grateful to have GITA represented at these important events. They worked alongside fellow members and educators from across New York State; individuals who show up, stand together, and help make our union strong.
What is the Representative Assembly?
The RA is the union's highest policy-making body, except for a membership referendum. All NYSUT members are welcome to attend the annual Representative Assembly, but only duly elected and reported delegates may debate and vote on proposed amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws, proposed resolutions and other business that might be brought before the Representative Assembly according to NYSUT Constitution and Bylaws provisions or policy.