On Monday Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed the “Difference Makers” November honorees.
Difference Maker award recipients are staff members who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others inside and outside of our classrooms. GPS honors one from each school and one from each district department that are considered “unsung heroes.”
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. Honorees are officially nominated by principals and district senior leadership.
You are encouraged to review the full history of the Difference Maker employee recognition program on the Greenwich Public School’s website.
2026-2027 Difference Makers: November 2026
Robert Adams, building substitute, North Mianus
Jaqueline Agashe, WL/FLES teacher, Hamilton Avenue
Shazia Asim, professional assistant, Cos Cob
Anna DiStefano, professional assistant, New Lebanon
Lauren Feltz, ALP teacher, Parkway
Catherine Gunthrope, math interventionist, Riverside
Carrie Jachimczyk, admin ast to CFAO, Central Office
Devan Jones, building substitute, North Street
Chris Kralik, safety & security personnel, Greenwich HS
Jessica Livingston, social worker, Old Greenwich
Jennifer Manke, administrative assistant, IS at Dundee
Meghan Moore, school counselor, Eastern MS
Jaime Powers, accounting coordinator, Central Office
Deborah Prince, building substitute, Julian Curtiss
Lauren Showstead, assistant principal, Central MS
Skyler Silsdorf, technology ed teacher, Western MS
Anthony Stempien, sr network specialist, Central Office
Nina Weiss, art teacher, Glenville