FCPS Honors Recognizes This Year's Outstanding Employees
Recognizing the Greatest Achievements in Education
2024 FCPS Honors Recognition Ceremony
Fairfax County Public Schools is all about excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support. The Department of Human Resources sponsors the recognition of outstanding employees who seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices.
Outstanding Elementary New Teacher
Mary Ann Cassell
Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Lorton Station Elementary School, Region 6
Outstanding Secondary New Teacher
Symone Keolani Jenkins
English Teacher
West Potomac High School, Region 3
Outstanding New Principal
Raven N. Jones
Luther Jackson Middle School, Region 2
Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee
Thelma R. Pemberton-Abbott
Instructional Assistant
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School, Region 3
Outstanding Nonschool-Based Operational Employee
Anith Muthalaly
Staff Assistant
Forte Center, Chief Academic Office
Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee
Daryl C. Byrom
Special Education Department Chair
Lewis High School, Region 6
Outstanding Nonschool-Based Professional Employee
Karen Bolt
Photographic Specialist
Gatehouse Administration Center, Chief Experience & Engagement Office
Outstanding School-Based Leader
Danielle Hornbecker
Director of Student Services
Frost Middle School, Region 5
Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader
Beth Visioli
Director, Communications
Gatehouse Administration Center, Chief Experience & Engagement Office
Outstanding Elementary Teacher
Shea Hestmark
Second Grade Teacher
Columbia Elementary School, Region 6
Outstanding Secondary Teacher
Madison McKenna
Severe Disabilities Teacher
West Springfield High School, Region 4
Outstanding Principal
Jamie Gadley
Dranesville Elementary School, Region 1
Media
- Event Program
- Event Photos - FCPS Honors | Recipient Photos with Dr. Reid
Thank you to the FCPS caregivers, students, community members, and staff members who nominated an employee for one of this year's awards.
Thank you to the awards liaisons at each work location for helping to recognize our staff.
Thank you to Educate Fairfax for supporting the 2024 FCPS Honors program.