Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed the November 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 Difference Makers program is off to a tremendous start,” Dr. Jones said. “This year’s program has opened up new avenues for staff to be recognized, and it seems as if the depth of individuals making a difference in the district on a daily basis is limitless. I am so proud of the efforts of all of our staff and so pleased to recognize this month’s Difference Maker honorees.”
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 – November 2025
Jasmine Bartlett, professional assistant, Cos Cob
Emily Brown, professional assistant, Western MS
Briana Caporizzo, school nurse, Old Greenwich
John Ehlinger, ALP teacher, Julian Curtiss
Rosa Esposito, world language teacher, North Mianus
Elizabeth Farfaglia, administrative assistant, Parkway
Nick Fesko, professional assistant, Greenwich HS
Ismael Franqui, FLES teacher, New Lebanon
Samantha Franzese, science teacher, Central MS
Madeline Frost, administrative assistant, Eastern MS
Pamela Lamanna, professional assistant, IS at Dundee
Michelle Mertz, IT support technician, Riverside
Mary Moriarty, customer service rep, Central Office
Joleigh Nelson-Mora, literacy specialist, Glenville
Nicole O’Neill, PreK teacher, North Street
Allison Pugni, PPS data specialist, Central Office
Linda Quinto, admin staff assistant, Hamilton Avenue
Martha Ramkellawan, food services dir, Central Office
Carrie Steers, district database admin, Central Office
Tony Tripodi, instruct tech supervisor, Central Office
