Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed today the February 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 February 2026
Meera Ayyampully, professional assistant, Riverside School
Jennifer Badillo, social studies teacher, Eastern Middle School
Anthony Belmont, head custodian, North Street School
Elaine Chiappetta, assistant dean, Greenwich High School
Jillian Corey, music teacher, Western Middle School
Jeanine Fasone, administrative assistant, Parkway School
Karina Fernandez, administrative assistant, Julian Curtiss School
Dominick Franco, Building Construction & Maintenance Foreman, Central Office
Mary Gettings, administrative assistant, North Mianus School
Sandra Heikel, music teacher, International School at Dundee
Christina Kampler, music teacher, Old Greenwich School
Alison Kistler, kindergarten teacher, Glenville School
Crystal Kitselman, math interventionist, Cos Cob School
Leslie Livingston-Alfano, media assistant, Hamilton Avenue
Carl Marinaccio, professional assistant, Central Middle School
Sabrina Motta, speech teacher, Central Office
Ganesh Nair, senior network specialist, Central Office
Jaime Powers, accounting coordinator, Central Office
Francine Williams, literacy specialist, New Lebanon School
Congratulations to everyone!
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Superintendent Names January Honorees for Difference Makers 2.0