Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones revealed the March 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
March 2026
Robert Adams, building substitute, North Mianus
Nicholas Bria, head custodian, Hamilton Avenue
Deirdre Burke, physical ed teacher, Greenwich HS
Deborah Byxbee, cafeteria monitor, North Street
Phil Chew, math teacher, Greenwich High/Windrose
Donna Conway, second grade teacher, Glenville
Monica Criollo, cook, Eastern MS
Patrick Heaton, math intervention spec, Western MS
Catherine Isidori, food service worker, Julian Curtiss
Amanda Kocot, fifth grade teacher, Old Greenwich
Emily Lentz, library media specialist, Central MS
Rocio Obando, food service worker, New Lebanon
Dorin Pamint, interim lead custodian, Central Office
Manuel Rivas, custodian, Central MS
Angela Romeo, cook, Riverside
Francesco Toscano, building substitute, Cos Cob
Brittney Veniga, administrative staff ast, IS at Dundee
Jessica Wieneke, sup. of health nurses, Central Office
Tracy Zeranski, cafeteria monitor, Parkway
