November Difference Makers Announced By Greenwich Public Schools

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones this week announced the "Difference Makers" November honorees.

Difference Maker award recipients are staff members who have made an overwhelming impact on the lives of others inside and outside of GPS classrooms.

GPS honors one difference maker from each school and one from each district department who are considered "unsung heroes."

The GPS "Difference Maker" 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.

2026-2027 Difference Makers, November 2026

• Robert Adams, building substitute, North Mianus
• Jaqueline Agashe, WL/FLES teacher, Hamilton Avenue
• Shazia Asim, professional assistant, Cos Cob
• Anna DiStefano, professional assistant, New Lebanon
• Lauren Feltz, ALP teacher, Parkway
• Catherine Gunthrope, math interventionist, Riverside
• Carrie Jachimczyk, administrative assistant to CFAO, Central Office
• Devan Jones, building substitute, North Street
• Chris Kralik, safety & security personnel, Greenwich HS
• Jessica Livingston, social worker, Old Greenwich
• Jennifer Manke, administrative assistant, IS at Dundee
• Meghan Moore, school counselor, Eastern MS
• Jaime Powers, accounting coordinator, Central Office
• Deborah Prince, building substitute, Julian Curtiss
• Lauren Showstead, assistant principal, Central MS
• Skyler Silsdorf, technology education teacher, Western MS
• Anthony Stempien, senior network specialist, Central Office
• Nina Weiss, art teacher, Glenville