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Christina Celebrates 2025-2026 Employees of the Year
Christina School District honored more than 30 dedicated 2025-2026 Employees of the Year during its annual Employee Recognition Night
Christina School District recently hosted its annual Employee Recognition Night to honor our outstanding 2025-2026 Employees of the Year. Held at Christiana High School, this special event celebrated more than 30 dedicated staff members whose exemplary achievements and award-winning service enrich the lives of our staff, families, and most importantly, our students.
This recognition holds deep meaning as it highlights the vital role each honoree plays in shaping a positive and impactful educational experience for our learners. The Christina Board of Education and Christina Executive Leadership Team proudly salute our incredible honorees—including teachers, bus drivers, custodians and maintenance workers, child nutrition staff, secretaries, and paraprofessionals—whose daily commitment makes a lasting difference in our school community. The evening’s festivities featured a delightful dinner and an uplifting award ceremony filled with heartfelt appreciation and celebration.
We are pleased to share the recording and photos from this memorable event—please take a moment to relive the celebration and join us in applauding our exceptional honorees:
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- Photos from the Event - https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCfn1u
- Recording of the Award Ceremony - https://youtu.be/RqML9cBD8oE
2025-2026 District Employees of the Year
- Elizabeth Willis, Educational Support Professional of the Year
- Amber Logan, Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
- Danna Phanos, District Teacher of the Year
2025-2026 Employee Champions of the Year
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- Jennifer Mendick, Child Nutrition Services Employee Champion of the Year
- James Rooney, Custodial/Maintenance Employee Champion of the Year
- Jason Lomas, Paraprofessional Employee Champion of the Year
- Sarah (Maxine) Jacobs, Secretarial Employee Champion of the Year
- Elizabeth Willis, Transportation Employee Champion of the Year
2025-2026 Building Teachers of the Year
- Kathryn Britton, Keene Elementary School
- Kristin Camp, Marshall Elementary School
- Gabrielle Coleman, Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
- Victoria Crawford, Pritchett Academy
- Karen Dipres, Networks School for Employability Skills
- Cassandra Freeman-Grant, Sarah Pyle Academy
- Dominique Furrowh, Brookside Elementary School
- Diondra Garner, West Park Place Elementary School
- Glenda Gilchrist-Pinkett, Newark High School
- Erin Grovola, Oberle Elementary School
- Paula Hutton, Wilson Elementary School
- Jennifer Jankowski, Smith Elementary School
- Michelle Jenkins, Leasure Elementary School
- Shivaun Jester, McVey Elementary School
- Anna Lehnerz, Pulaski Early Education Center
- Genesia Mattia, The Bayard School
- Amanda McLaughlin, Gallaher Elementary School
- Tina Morroni, Brader Elementary School
- Keith Mullen, Christiana High School & MSHA
- Jennifer Page, Kirk Middle School
- Francine Patalano, Delaware School for the Deaf
- Danna Phanos, Shue-Medill Middle School
- Karen Rifino, Christina Early Education Center
- Jeanne Scheper, Brennen School
- Christopher Sparks, Maclary Elementary School
- Alana Swift, Stubbs Early Education Center
- Emily Thiemann, Jones Elementary School
- Alexis Vasko, Glasgow High School
- Jacqueline Wolffe, Downes Elementary School
