Greenwich Public Schools has announced the professional assistants who have been named honorees of the 2026 Paraeducators of the Year, for those that have exhibited an extraordinary commitment to their position at their respective schools, making a significant impact on both academic and personal development of students.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April.
From these 15 distinguished professional assistants, one will be chosen to represent the district as GPS’ nomination for Connecticut’s 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award.
“Each year, we share our devoted appreciation to all of the district’s dedicated paraeducators that provide exceptional support to our students with their adaptability, commitment, and professionalism,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Toni Jones said in a release on Monday. “Paraeducators are beloved school community members, inspiring students to reach their full potential.”
The Connecticut State Department of Education defines a paraeducator as an employee who assists teachers and/or other certified professionals or therapists in the delivery of instructional and related services to students.
The paraeducator works under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or other certified or licensed professionals. The ultimate responsibility for the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs, including assessment of student progress, is a collaborative effort between certified and licensed staff.
Each building will hold its individual celebrations to honor winners with certificate presentations and other recognitions. An announcement regarding GPS’ nomination for Connecticut’s 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award will be made in the coming weeks.
2026 Greenwich Public Schools Paraeducators of the Year
Greenwich High School: Ronni Mancini
Central Middle School: Jennifer Montanari
Eastern Middle School: Stefanie Perea
Western Middle School: Jillian DiLorenzo
Cos Cob School: Jasmine Bartlett
Glenville School: Katelin Adintori
Hamilton Avenue School: Emilia Furano
International School at Dundee: Pamela Lamanna
Julian Curtiss School: Jessica Confalone
New Lebanon School: Ricki Kriveloff
North Mianus School: Luz Solano
North Street School: Denise Casazzone
Old Greenwich School: Ryan Mayo
Parkway School: Nicholas Russell
Riverside School: Meera Ayyampully