Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed Wednesday the April 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 April 2026
Kayla Bacco, building substitute, Riverside School
Patricia Caminiti, literacy specialist, International School at Dundee
Jessica Catalano, science teacher, Central Middle School
Patricia Contreras, administrative asst, Greenwich High School
Stephanie Fazio, physical education teacher, Glenville School
Michelle Friedman, social worker, Eastern Middle School
Melissa Gilson, first grade teacher, Old Greenwich School
Samuel Gonzalez, food service employee, Cos Cob School
Dr. Danny Hopemark, music teacher, Hamilton Avenue School
Mary Inzitari, cook, Julian Curtiss School
Katie Malone, PreK teacher, New Lebanon School
Donna Natale, Special Education teacher, Parkway School
Patrick Prisinzano, physical ed teacher, North Mianus School
Kelsey Reiff, speech & lang. pathologist, North Street School
Michael Topazio, Special Education teacher, Windrose School
Olivia Traina, social studies teacher, Western Middle School
Eugene Watts, mgr school procurement, Central Office