January 2026 'Difference Makers 2.0' Revealed By Greenwich Public Schools

GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones on Monday revealed the January 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 GPS classrooms. This year, the school district is honoring one recipient from each school and one from each district department, considered “unsung heroes.”

The GPS "Difference Maker 2.0" 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, January 2026

• Jessica Capozza, food prod coord, Greenwich HS
• Jessica Confalone, professional ast, Julian Curtiss
• Chris DiAngelo, tech. support manager, Central Office
• David Dixon, warehouse expediter, Central Office
• Katherine Duge, professional assistant, New Lebanon
• Maryann Farrell, professional assistant, Cos Cob
• Theodora Gittens, administrative assistant, Eastern MS
• Johanna Kolar, math teacher, Western MS
• Nicole Maetke, school nurse, North Street
• Jennifer Montanari, professional assistant, Central MS
• William Ortega, cook, Hamilton Avenue
• Madilyn Perez, building sub/clerical ast, Old Greenwich
• Penny Peters, building substitute, Parkway
• Madison Povemba, Special Education teacher, Glenville
• Julia Rietsch, social worker, North Mianus
• Julianna Roma, school psychologist, IS at Dundee
• Meagan White, ast technology specialist, Central Office
• Tina Yusi, administrative assistant, Riverside