Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed the January 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
January 2026
Jessica Capozza, food prod coord, Greenwich HS
Jessica Confalone, professional ast, Julian Curtiss
Chris DiAngelo, tech. support manager, Central Office
David Dixon, warehouse expediter, Central Office
Katherine Duge, professional assistant, New Lebanon
Maryann Farrell, professional assistant, Cos Cob
Theodora Gittens, administrative assistant, Eastern MS
Johanna Kolar, math teacher, Western MS
Nicole Maetke, school nurse, North Street
Jennifer Montanari, professional assistant, Central MS
William Ortega, cook, Hamilton Avenue
Madilyn Perez, building sub/clerical ast, Old Greenwich
Penny Peters, building substitute, Parkway
Madison Povemba, Special Education teacher, Glenville
Julia Rietsch, social worker, North Mianus
Julianna Roma, school psychologist, IS at Dundee
Meagan White, ast technology specialist, Central Office
Tina Yusi, administrative assistant, Riverside
