Greenwich Public Schools Announces 2026 Paraeducators Of The Year Honorees

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Public Schools has announced the honorees for its 2026 Paraeducators of the Year recognition program, honoring professional assistants who support students’ academic and personal development.

District officials said one of the 15 honorees will be selected as Greenwich Public Schools’ nominee for the 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award in Connecticut.

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday in April.

"Each year, we share our devoted appreciation to all of the district’s dedicated paraeducators that provide exceptional support to our students with their adaptability, commitment, and professionalism," GPS Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones said. "Paraeducators are beloved school community members, inspiring students to reach their full potential."

According to the Connecticut State Department of Education, a paraeducator assists teachers, certified professionals and therapists in delivering instructional and related services to students under the supervision of certified or licensed staff.

The school district said each school will hold individual celebrations for the honorees, including certificate presentations and other recognitions.

The district’s nomination for the 2027 Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

2026 Greenwich Public Schools Paraeducators of the Year

• Greenwich High School: Ronni Mancini
• Central Middle School: Jennifer Montanari
• Eastern Middle School: Stefanie Perea
• Western Middle School: Jillian DiLorenzo
• Cos Cob School: Jasmine Bartlett
• Glenville School: Katelin Adintori
• Hamilton Avenue School: Emilia Furano
• International School at Dundee: Pamela Lamanna
• Julian Curtiss School: Jessica Confalone
• New Lebanon School: Ricki Kriveloff
• North Mianus School: Luz Solano
• North Street School: Denise Casazzone
• Old Greenwich School: Ryan Mayo
• Parkway School: Nicholas Russell
• Riverside School: Meera Ayyampully