Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader
Recognizing the Greatest Achievements in Education
2025 Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader Award Process
Nominating a candidate for the Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader award begins with each department's awards liaison, who has information about the nomination process and deadlines.
Who Is Eligible
Any FCPS employee or community member can nominate a nonschool-based leader for this award, but employees may not nominate themselves. Eligible candidates must currently work as a Schedule-C employee who has completed at least one contracted year of employment (full-time or part-time) working with FCPS in a central office department in their current position at their current location/in their current office. Nominees must be aware of and in agreement with this nomination.
Award Criteria
Nominees are nonschool-based leaders who:
- Provide a unique and exceptional contribution to FCPS through their work.
- Demonstrate commitment and leadership in their field.
- Foster cooperative relationships with colleagues and/or the community.
- Foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work.
Who Can Nominate
- Any FCPS employee or community member can nominate an operational employee for an Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader award.
- All nominations must be submitted through their department's awards liaison.
- Employees may not nominate themselves.
How To Nominate
- Once you have decided you would like to nominate an employee, please contact the awards liaison in your department for information about the nomination process and deadlines.
The Selection Process
Each department will conduct a local nomination and selection process to determine their Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader.
All Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leaders submitted from department groups will then become semifinalists. A screening committee will review the semifinalists and select the finalists who will move forward to the FCPS Leadership Team for consideration as the Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader.
Awards and Recognition
All honorees will be recognized. The annual Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader will be announced at the FCPS Honors event and will receive $4000. In recognition of collaborative teamwork, the FCPS award winners and their colleagues will also receive a celebration at their worksite.
Questions?
Please contact the department's awards liaison.
2024
- School-Based, Danielle Hornbecker, Director of Student Services, Frost Middle School
- Nonschool-Based, Beth Visioli, Director, Gatehouse Administration Center, Chief Experience & Engagement Office
2023
- School-Based, Karen J. Hertel, Assistant Principal, Bryant High School
- Nonschool-Based, Alice Wigington, Executive Director, Budget Services, Financial Services
2022
- School-Based, Bianca Aiello, Director of Student Services, Poe Middle School
- Nonschool-Based, Melissa O. Russell, Director II, Payroll Management
2021
- School-Based, Kathryn Crump Teague, Director of Student Services, Johnson Middle School
- Nonschool-Based, Tracey Jewell, Director, Information Technology Support Services
- Nonschool-Based, Maria Perrone, Director III, Food and Nutrition Services, Energy Zone Food Services Center, Financial Services
2020
- School-Based, Jamie C. Gadley, Assistant Principal, Dogwood Elementary School
- Nonschool-Based, Michelle Lis, Coordinator III, Instructional Coach Initiative, Willow Oaks Administrative Center
2019
- School-based, Kemba Ephraim, School Counselor, Gunston Elementary School
- Nonschool-based, Pamela Rose Walter, Manager, Transportation Services, Stonecroft Transportation
2018
- School-Based, Emily Kaltenmark, Assistant Principal, Key Center
- Nonschool-Based, Noël Klimenko, Director, Pre-K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Services, Willow Oaks Administrative Center
2017
- School-Based, Sarah Beck, Academic Dean, Glasgow Middle School
- Nonschool-Based, Priscille Dando, Coordinator, Library Information Services, Instructional Services, Instructional Program Support Center
2016
- Holly DeVore, Assistant Principal, Oak Hill Elementary School
- John Dooley, Coordinator, Network and Systems Services, Information Technology
- Deborah Jackson, Special Projects Administrator, Human Resources
2015
- Gordon Jenkins, Technology Support Services Coordinator, Nancy Sprague Technology Center
2014
- Carol Horn, Coordinator, Gifted and Talented, Fairfax Ridge
- Ed Tyler, Coordinator, Data Services, Wilton Woods
2013
- Colleen Eddy, English Teacher, Oakton HS
- Connie Nie, Manager, Network Security, Information Technology
2012
- Mark Emery, Administrator, Office of After-School Programs, Division Superintendent
- Pat Fege, Language Arts Coordinator, K-12, Instructional Services
2011
- Craig Herring, Coordinator, School Support, Instructional Services
- Rebecca Iannuzzi, Instructional Coach, Dogwood ES
- Chris Weber, School-Based Technology Specialist, Clifton ES
2010
- Bruce Butler, Principal, South Lakes HS
- Tim Kane, Assessment Coach, Marshall HS
- Teresa West, Principal, McNair ES
2009
- Mary Arwood, Employee Performance Assessment Specialist, Human Resources
- Deborah Metzker, After School Specialist, Frost MS
2008
- Andrew Cole, Director, Office of Leadership Development
- Jill Jakulski, Principal, Burke School
2007
- Anne Hoffman, Math Teacher, Mountain View
- Teresa Zutter, Director, Alternative School Programs
2006
- Thomas Garber, Assistant Administrative Hearing Officer, Superintendent’s Office
- Eileen N. Grattan, Administrative Hearing Officer, Superintendent’s Office