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 & language pathologist, North Street School
• Michael Topazio, Special Education teacher, Windrose School
• Olivia Traina, social studies teacher, Western Middle School
• Eugene Watts, manager of school procurement, Central Office