Superintendent Names the Inaugural Difference Makers for October 2024

Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced today that 37 GPS employees have been named GPS’s first “Difference Maker” award recipients as staff members who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others inside and outside of our schools.

“Each and every one of our buildings at Greenwich Public Schools are filled with amazing and talented educators and support staff,” Dr. Jones said. “The inaugural class of Difference Makers are a special group, recognized by their peers and student family members, who are committed to develop students’ academic, personal, and interpersonal capacities.”

The Greenwich Public Schools “Difference Maker” award is presented monthly to full or part-time employees who, through their unique commitment and humanitarian spirit, have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the GPS community through one life-changing event, extraordinary long-lasting efforts, or making a difference in the lives of others every single day. 

GPS families, students, co-workers, or community members can nominate their difference maker online and is open to all employees of Greenwich Public Schools, full or part time, in good standing. It excludes contractors or employees of other town agencies. Nominators can be staff, families, students, or community members.

October 2024

Greenwich High School
Mr. Richard Baxley (science teacher)
Ms. Laura Boyd (assistant dean)
Ms. Elizabeth Cardini (Special Education teacher)
Ms. Sachem Hodgson (school counselor)
Ms. Kimberly Pennings (English teacher)
Mr. Benjamin Quesnel (art teacher)
Ms. Gillian Thompson (Special Education teacher)

Central Middle School
Ms. Ashley Dawson (social worker)
Mr. Christopher Krumeich (professional assistant)

Eastern Middle School
Ms. Sara Fawcett (Special Education teacher)
Ms. Theodora Gittens (administrative assistant)

Western Middle School
Ms. Angela Fitzsimmons (math teacher)
Ms. Johanna Kolar (math teacher)

Cos Cob School
Ms. Meghan Lattimer (fourth grade teacher)

Glenville School
Ms. Alison Cutrone (professional assistant)
Ms. Helena Sturzinger (administrative assistant)

Hamilton Avenue School
Mrs. Catherine Byrne (fifth grade teacher)
Mr. Christopher Eaton (professional assistant)
Mrs. Janette James (second grade teacher)
Mr. Christian Monson (professional assistant)

International School at Dundee
Ms. Pamela Lamanna (professional assistant)
Ms. Emma Shtufaj (first grade teacher)

Julian Curtiss & New Lebanon Schools
Ms. Kathleen Piccoli-Schnefke (literacy specialist)

North Mianus School
Mrs. Debra Perry (administrative assistant)
Ms. Emilia Rivera (ESL teacher)

North Street School
Ms. Jessica Baker (ALP teacher)
Ms. Jessica McEvily (assistant principal)
Ms. Luisa Pellegrino (UL teacher)
Ms. Susan Zerman (ALP teacher)

Old Greenwich School
Ms. Sarah Perez (math interventionist)
Ms. Donna Tigano (professional assistant)
Ms. Kathryn Warzoha (PreK and SpEd teacher)
Ms. Jennifer Webb (fourth grade teacher)

Parkway School
Mr. Richard Young (head custodian)

Riverside School
Mr. Barry Hoffman (music teacher)
Ms. Jessica Rosa (Special Education teacher)

Central Office
Mr. Jason Kim (academic services manager)