Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed on Monday the January 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
January 2026
Jessica Capozza, food production coordinator, Greenwich High School
Jessica Confalone, professional assistant, Julian Curtiss School
Chris DiAngelo, tech. support manager, Central Office
David Dixon, warehouse expediter, Central Office
Katherine Duge, professional assistant, New Lebanon School
Maryann Farrell, professional assistant, Cos Cob School
Theodora Gittens, administrative assistant, Eastern Middle School
Johanna Kolar, math teacher, Western Middle School
Nicole Maetke, school nurse, North Street School
Jennifer Montanari, professional assistant, Central Middle School
William Ortega, cook, Hamilton Avenue School
Madilyn Perez, building sub/clerical assistant, Old Greenwich School
Penny Peters, building substitute, Parkway School
Madison Povemba, Special Education teacher, Glenville School
Julia Rietsch, social worker, North Mianus School
Julianna Roma, school psychologist, International School at Dundee
Meagan White, assistant technology specialist, Central Office
Tina Yusi, administrative assistant, Riverside School