Standing Ovation
Award Recipients
Standing Ovation is a yearly event to celebrate the entire community of DC educators and present top performers with awards and cash prizes.
Standing Ovation 2023
Excellence Awards for Teachers
Award for Teachers
- Whitney Bartell, General Elementary Teacher, Simon Elementary School
- Alex Clark, Physical Education Teacher, Dunbar High School
- Kalpana Sharma, Early Childhood Techer, Brightwood Elementary School
- Tiescheka Stuart, Career Education Teacher, Roosevelt STAY High School
Outstanding Educator of the Year
Award for Teachers
- Dr. NiLa Austin, School-Wide Enrichment Teacher, Ida B. Wells Middle School
Excellence Awards for School-Based Staff
Award for Staff
- Marlen Joglar, Instructional Coach, Bruce Monroe Elementary school
- Christina Lee, Instructional Coach, Jefferson Middle School
- Asheigh Rose, School Librarian, Eliot-Hine Middle School
- Mische' Walden, School Counselor, Johnson Middle School
Oustanding School Staff of the Year
Award for Staff
- Cristina Restrepo-Harner, Program Coordinator and Behavior Analyst, Tyler Elementary School
Excellence Awards for School Leaders
Award for School Leaders
- Shajena Cartagena, Assistant Principal, Ballou High School
- Dr. Calvin Hooks, Principal, Hyde-Addison Elementary School
- LeVar Jenkins, Principal, Burroughs Elementary Schools
- Norah Lycknell, Principal, Brent Elementary School
Outstanding School Leader of the Year
Award for School Leaders
- Dr. Kristie Edwards, Principal, Randle-Highlands Elementary School
Excellence Awards for Central Services Staff
Award for Central Office Employees
- Nijma Esad, Manager, Library Programs, Office of Teaching & Learning
- Alisha Heller, Manager of Operations & Communications, Office of Communications
- Anthony Hiller, Senior Director of Core Content, Office of Teaching & Learning
- Emily Schneider, Manager, School Finance, Office of Fiscal Strategy
Outstanding Central Services Leader
Award for Central Office Employees
- Dr. Jacqueline A. Blackwell-Speight, Manager of Emergency Planning & Guidance, Office of the Chief Operating Office
School Excellence: School Improvement Award
Award for Schools
- Eliot-Hine Middle School, Principal Marlene Margrino
School Excellence: M. Shanita Burney Family Engagement
Award for Schools
- Turner Elementary School, Principal Jessica Johnson
Standing Ovation 2022
Educate Students For Success In a Changing World
Award for Teachers
- Elleni Abebe, Social Studies Teacher, Roosevelt High School
- Perrinh Savang, Teacher, General Elementary, Janney Elementary School
- Angela Isom, ELA Teacher, King Elementary School
- Tia Clemmons, PE Teacher, Jackson-Reed High School
- Andrew Green, Music Teacher, Phelps High School
Support Students For Success In a Changing World
Award for Staff
- Kira Rowe, Counselor, Coolidge High School
- Malcolm Rivers, Pathway Coordinator, Ballou STAY High School
- Melissa Sweeney, Social Worker, Anacostia High School
- Marlen Giles, Instructional Coach, Eliot-Hine Middle School
- Rodney McDaniel, Custodial Foreman, Powell Elementary
Lead The Way For Innovation In Our Schools
Award for School Leaders
- Alethea Bustillo, Principal, Bruce-Monroe Elementary School
- William Haith, Principal, Anacostia High School
- Tyra Russell, Assistant Principal, A.K Savoy Elementary School
- Anna Katt, Assistant Principal, Hendley Elementary School
- Charlette Butler-Strickland, Principal, Hart-Middle School
Build Bridges To Our Students and Families
Award for Schools
- Bancroft Elementary School
- Hyde-Addison Elementary School
- Jefferson Middle School
Elevate Supports for Schools
Award for Central Office Employees
- Baylen Brooks, Specialist, School Operations, Office of the Chief Operating Officer
- Kevin Washburn, Director, DCPS Library Programs, Office of Teaching and Learning
- Nathalie Navarrete, Manager, Educator Pipelines & Credentialing, Office of Leadership Development
- Sonya Soloway, Manager, Design and Innovation, Office of School Improvement and Supports
- Tamesha Freeman, Speech Language Pathologist, Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Specialized Instruction
Standing Ovation 2021
Instructing During a Year of Change
Award for Teachers
- Travis Bouldin, World History Instructor, Ron Brown HS
- Kyra Dolison, Kindergarten Teacher, Randle Highlands ES
- Alisa Halliburton, Special Education CES MS teacher, Cardozo EC
- Jonte Lee, Science Teacher, Coolidge HS
- Angela Refuerzo-Tababan, Special Education Teacher, River Terrace EC
Connecting During a Year of Change
Award for Staff
- Dedra Adams-Johnson, Director Strategy and Logistics, Roosevelt STAY
- Edwin Boddie, Manager Strategy and Logistics, Langdon ES
- Pankaj Rayamajhi, Director Strategy and Logistics, Columbia Heights EC
- Jasmine Smith, ECE Partner Teacher, Turner ES
- Corey Totress, Twilight/ Pathways Coordinator, Eastern HS
Leading During a Year of Change
Award for School Leaders
- Latoya Asaya, Assistant Principal, Excel Academy
- Shawna Dix, Assistant Principal, Hardy MS
- Shenora Plenty, Principal, Wheatley EC
- Sundai Riggins, Principal, Hendley ES
- Megan Vroman, Principal, Ida B. Wells MS
Engaging Families During a Year of Change
Award for Schools
- Browne EC
- Dunbar HS
- Kramer MS
Supporting Schools During a Year of Change
Award for Central Office Employees
- Veronica Alvarado, Manager, Teacher Recruitment & Pipelines, OSIS
- Bianca Bennett, Manager, Global Studies, OTL
- Tara Cheston, Specialist, LGBTQ and Sexual Health Program, OTL
- Jennifer Fuller, Manager, Curricular Innovation, OTL
- Jerry liar, Public Events & Engagement Coordinator, Communications and Engagement Office