Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed 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, GPS 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
Jennifer Badillo, social studies teacher, Eastern MS
Anthony Belmont, head custodian, North Street
Elaine Chiappetta, assistant dean, Greenwich HS
Jillian Corey, music teacher, Western MS
Jeanine Fasone, administrative assistant, Parkway
Karina Fernandez, administrative ast, Julian Curtiss
Dominick Franco, HVAC repair & main mech, Central Office
Mary Gettings, administrative assistant, North Mianus
Sandra Heikel, music teacher, IS at Dundee
Christina Kampler, music teacher, Old Greenwich
Alison Kistler, kindergarten teacher, Glenville
Crystal Kitselman, math interventionist, Cos Cob
Leslie Livingston-Alfano, media ast, Hamilton Avenue
Carl Marinaccio, professional assistant, Central MS
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
