FCCPS Nominees

Congratulations to the 17 FCCPS employees who have been nominated for a 2025 employee award! FCCPS Principals and Directors surprised the nominees with certificates and nomination letters at staff meetings. Everyone in the community is invited to submit letters of support for these stellar employees.

Nominees for Falls Church Education Foundation Teacher of the Year 

  • Lisa Beinhart, Special Education Teacher, Mt. Daniel Elementary School

  • Kent Foster, World Language Teacher, Meridian High School

  • Diane Kidder, Second Grade Teacher, Mt. Daniel Elementary School

  • Pam Mahony, Individuals & Societies Teacher, Meridian High School

  • Amanda Morey, Second Grade Teacher, Mt. Daniel Elementary School

  • Susan Rhyne, Preschool Teacher, Jessie Thackrey Preschool

  • Jamie Sample, Choral Music Teacher, Henderson Middle School and Meridian High School

  • Miriam Schimmoller, Third Grade Teacher, Oak Street Elementary School

Nominees for Operations Support Staff Employee of the Year

  • Annette Folks, Extended Day Care Staff

  • Alejandrina Sanchez-Martinez, Custodian, Meridian High School

Nominees for Academic Support Staff Employee of the Year 

  • Bushra Al-Eryani, Special Education Paraprofessional, Jessie Thackrey Preschool

  • Surabhi Dobhal, Special Education Paraprofessional, Meridian High School

  • Najla Muhammad, Finance Administrative Assistant, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School

  • Kim Tanner, Special Education Paraprofessional, Mt. Daniel Elementary School

Nominees for Professional Specialist of the Year

  • Hai Le, Systems Operation Manager, Divisionwide

  • Miriam Pirone, Speech Language Pathologist, Oak Street Elementary School & Meridian High School

  • Kim Yeager, School Psychologist, Mt. Daniel Elementary School

For information on submitting a Letter of Support, visit the FCCPS Employee Awards page.