FCPS Honors Recognizes the 2022 Outstanding Employees

Recognizing the Greatest Achievements in Education

Excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support is what Fairfax County Public Schools is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices.

Over 730 employees, including 71 finalists and 12 winners in 12 different award categories were recognized at FCPS Honors, which was held on June 8, 2022, at George Mason Center for the Arts.

Outstanding Elementary New Teacher

Shelby Megan Press
Second Grade Teacher
Riverside Elementary School

shelby press

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding Secondary New Teacher

Matthew Fredericks
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Hughes Middle School

matthew fredericks

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding New Principal

Ellen Mukai
Brookfield Elementary School

ellen mukai

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee

Frank Sarfo
Custodian I
Little Run Elementary School

frank sarfo

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding Nonschool-Based Operational Employee

Cassandra Ann Allen
Transportation Instructor
Forte Center

cassandra ann allen

2022 Winner and Finalists

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee

Blair Smith
Assistant Director of Student Activities
Centreville High School

blair smith

2022 Winner, Finalists, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding Nonschool-Based Professional Employee

Rebecca Jo Pollard
Project Support Coach
Willow Oaks Administrative Center

rebecca pollard

2022 Winner and Finalists

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding School-Based Leader

Bianca Aiello
Director of Student Services
Poe Middle School

bianca aiello

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader

Melissa Russell
Director II, Payroll Management
Gatehouse Administrative Center

melissa russell

2022 Winners and Finalists

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding Elementary Teacher

Essel Linton
Music Teacher
Annandale Terrace Elementary School

essel linton

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding Secondary Teacher

Kathleen Jacoby
Band Director
Herndon High School

kathleen jacoby

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Outstanding Principal

Amy Miller
Kilmer Middle School

amy miller

2022 Winner, Finalist, and School Recipients

Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Past Winners

Thank you to the FCPS parents, 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 2022 FCPS Honors program.

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