Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed on Monday the December honorees for “Difference Makers 2.0.”
Difference Maker award recipients are staff members who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others inside and outside of our classrooms. This year, we will be honoring one from each school and one from each district department that are considered “unsung heroes.”
The Greenwich Public Schools “Difference Maker 2.0” 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. Honorees are officially nominated by principals and district senior leadership.
2025-2026 Difference Makers 2.0 December 2025
Dr. Fabian Agiurgioaei Boie, psychologist, Old Greenwich
Carlos Aponte, custodian, Riverside
Christopher Carlin, SpEd teacher, New Lebanon
Elizabeth Cid, professional assistant, Hamilton Avenue
Allena Ferguson, math teacher, Central MS
Daniel Flynn, professional assistant, North Street
Taylor Ingraham, third grade teacher, Glenville
Mariko Iwai, first grade teacher, IS at Dundee
James Librandi, fourth grade teacher, North Mianus
Eugene Matejek, SpEd coordinator, Central Office
Julianna Mileto, professional assistant, Julian Curtiss
Chris Muccio, fifth grade teacher, Cos Cob
Valerie Saltz, social worker, Parkway
Geoffrey Schenker, ELL/world language program coordinator, Central Office
Kristin Schmid, SpEd teacher, Eastern MS
Anthony Stempien, Sr. network specialist, Central Office
Karen Tedesco, contracts coordinator, Central Office
Claudia Velez, professional assistant, Western MS
Sharon Wilson, administrative assistant, Greenwich HS