Dermot was raised in Ireland and moved to Queens when he was 19. When he moved back to the US, Dermot worked on construction sites, and in several jobs as a school custodial worker – eventually working his way up to becoming a teacher in District 24. From there he moved into his position with the United Federation of Teachers, where he became a political coordinator fighting for workers’ rights. Over his 15-year career with the UFT, he has built relationships with community leaders and elected officials across NYC, and will leverage those relationships to deliver for this district.
