June 'Difference Makers 2.0' Announced By Greenwich Public Schools

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones this week announced the June 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.

The school district this year has been honoring one from each school and one from each district department who are considered "unsung heroes."

The awards are 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. For the past nine months, 167 individuals have been recognized.

2025-2026 Difference Makers 2.0 - June 2026

• Jonathan Agudelo, professional asst, Old Greenwich
• Karen Ball, media specialist, Greenwich HS
• Cameron Banks, building substitute, Glenville
• Lisa Berluti, BCBA, Central Office
• Lindsey Eisenstein, assistant principal, New Lebanon
• Lauren Feltz, ALP teacher, Parkway
• Mahalia Ferguson, professional assistant, Julian Curtiss
• Silvia Galiasso, admin clerical assistant, Cos Cob
• Chris Harris, IT support technician, IS at Dundee
• Tiffany Johnson, assistant principal, North Street
• Pia Ledina, library media specialist, Western MS
• Dr. Kristie Lynch, physical ed teacher, Hamilton Avenue
• Cathy Martise, school nurse, North Mianus
• Maria McDonald, professional assistant, Riverside
• Sarah Meyers, science teacher, Greenwich HS
• Elizabeth Mills, custodian, Eastern MS
• Kim Romano, school nurse, Central MS
• Linda Valentine, assistant to the Office of the Superintendent, Central Office