FCCPS is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Employee Awards. Video announcement of all honorees.
Falls Church Education Foundation Teacher of the Year And Washington Post Teacher of the Year Award
Miriam Schimmoller, Third Grade Teacher, Oak Street Elementary School
Professional Specialist of the Year
Miriam Pirone, Speech Therapist, Oak Street Elementary School and Meridian High School
Academic Support Staff Employee of the Year
Bushra Al-Eryani, Paraprofessional, Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Operations Support Staff Employee of the Year
Alejandrina Sanchez-Martinez, Custodian, Meridian High School
To see a list of all award nominees, visit this page. All four honorees were selected after review and voting by a panel of judges. The winners were surprised with a giant check from the Falls Church Education Foundation and will be recognized at the FCCPS School Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.