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FCPS Honors

Recognizing this year's outstanding employees

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

Mary Ann Cassell


Outstanding Secondary New Teacher

Symone Keolani Jenkins

English Teacher
West Potomac High School, Region 3

Symone Keolani Jenkins


Outstanding New Principal

Raven N. Jones

Luther Jackson Middle School, Region 2

Raven N. Jones


Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee

Thelma R. Pemberton-Abbott

Instructional Assistant
Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School, Region 3

Thelma R. Pemberton-Abbott


Outstanding Nonschool-Based Operational Employee

Anith Muthalaly

Staff Assistant
Forte Center, Chief Academic Office

Anith Muthalaly


Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee

Daryl C. Byrom

Special Education Department Chair
Lewis High School, Region 6

Daryl C. Byrom


Outstanding Nonschool-Based Professional Employee

Karen Bolt

Photographic Specialist
Gatehouse Administration Center, Chief Experience & Engagement Office

Karen Bolt


Outstanding School-Based Leader

Danielle Hornbecker

Director of Student Services
Frost Middle School, Region 5

Danielle Hornbecke


Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader

Beth Visioli

Director, Communications
Gatehouse Administration Center, Chief Experience & Engagement Office

Beth Visioli


Outstanding Elementary Teacher

Shea Hestmark

Second Grade Teacher
Columbia Elementary School, Region 6

Shea Hestmark


Outstanding Secondary Teacher

Madison McKenna

Severe Disabilities Teacher
West Springfield High School, Region 4

Madison McKenna


Outstanding Principal

Jamie Gadley

Dranesville Elementary School, Region 1

Jamie Gadley

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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.

Employees, Applicants, and Retirees

Submit questions or concerns, as well as upload forms and other documents through the FCPS StaffConnect portal. Human Resources representatives are also available for assistance Monday – Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) by calling 571-423-3000 or 1-800-831-4331.
FCPS StaffConnect

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