2025 Paraeducators Of The Year Announced By Greenwich Public Schools

Via Greenwich Public Schools

GREENWICH, CT — To celebrate national Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, Greenwich Public Schools have announced the professional assistants who have been named honorees of the 2025 Paraeducators of the Year, for those that have exhibited an extraordinary commitment to their position at their respective schools, making a significant impact on both academic and personal development of students.

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the first Wednesday of April. From these 15 distinguished professional assistants, one will be chosen to represent the district as GPS’ nomination for Connecticut’s 2026 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award.

“Paraeducators are integral and beloved members of our school community that inspire students to reach their full potential,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Toni Jones said in a news release. “Each year, we will give a special thank you to all of those that provide exceptional support to our students with their professionalism and adaptability.”

The Connecticut State Department of Education defines a paraeducator as an employee who assists teachers and/or other certified professionals or therapists in the delivery of instructional and related services to students. The paraeducator works under the direct supervision of the teacher and/or other certified or licensed professionals. The ultimate responsibility for the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs, including assessment of student progress, is a collaborative effort between certified and licensed staff.

Each building will hold its individual celebrations to honor winners with certificate presentations and other recognitions. An announcement regarding GPS’ nomination for Connecticut’s 2026 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award will be made in the coming weeks.

2025 Greenwich Public Schools Paraeducators of the Year

• Greenwich High School, Melissa Greco
• Central Middle School, Maria Popp
• Eastern Middle School, Steven Geaney
• Western Middle School, Frank Velleca
• Cos Cob School, Teresa DiSalvo
• Glenville School, Ethan Frankel
• Hamilton Avenue School, Christian Monson
• International School at Dundee, Pamela Lamanna
• Julian Curtiss School, Kathryn O'Leary
• New Lebanon School, Katherine Hohl DeCarlo
• North Mianus School, Luz Solano
• North Street School, Christopher Bortot
• Old Greenwich School, Ryan Mayo
• Parkway School, Alexis Stevens
• Riverside School, Ann Donohue