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