The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7 at Central Middle School.
2026 Distinguished Teachers honored were:
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Laura Burdick, Greenwich High School, English
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PJ Connolly, North Street School, First Grade
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John Ehlinger, Julian Curtiss School, Advanced Learning Program
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Cody Ludvinsky, Western Middle School, Science
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Michelle O’Brien, Parkway School, Third Grade
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Sarra Roth, Riverside School, Art
“There are superheroes amongst us here in Greenwich and our children are the lucky ones because they get to interact with them each day,” distinguished teacher committee chair Angie Hartofilis said.
“Our community is extremely fortunate to have such passionate, talented, intelligent, caring, creative, and dedicated staff in our public schools. Having these impressive individuals contributing to our GPS community fills me with such pride and gratitude,” Hartofilis continued.

The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Photo: Rebecca Taylor

The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Photo: Rebecca Taylor

The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Photo: Rebecca Taylor

The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Photo: Rebecca Taylor

The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Photo: Rebecca Taylor

The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Photo: Rebecca Taylor

The 2026 Distinguished Teachers Awards ceremony took place on May 7, 2026 at Central Middle School. Photo: Rebecca Taylor