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.