April 'Difference Makers 2.0' Announced By Greenwich Public Schools

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones this week 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 GPS classrooms.

This year, the school district is honoring one from each school and one from each district department that are considered
"unsung heroes."

The 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