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 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
Standing Ovation 2020
School Staff Member of the Year
Award for Staff
- Brandon Williams, Custodial Foreman, Thomson ES
School Staff Rubensteins
Award for Staff
- Jermaine Wyatt, Excel Academy
- Angela Wright, Patterson ES
- Julian Hipkins Ill, Roosevelt HS
- Robert Gillespie, Turner ES
Teacher of the Year
Award for Teachers
- Ashley Kearney, Ron Brown HS
Teaching Rubensteins
Award for Teachers
- Allen Richardson, Randle Highlands ES
- BreeAnna Haynes, Stanton ES
- Marion Fox, Payne ES
- Elizabeth Barkley, Cardozo HS
Principal of the Year
Award for School Leaders
- Masi Preston, Principal, Dorothy I. Height ES
Leadership Rubensteins
Award for Central Office Employees
- Kemi Baltimore-Husbands, Langdon ES
- Art Mola, Cardozo EC
- Carrie Broquard, Lafayette ES
- Sylvia Isaac, School Without Walls HS
Chancellor's Awards: Students First
Award for Central Office Employees
- Maya Washington, General Counsel
Chancellor's Awards: Equity
Award for Central Office Employees
- Lizz Rene, School Improvement & Supports
Chancellor's Awards: Excellence
Award for Central Office Employees
- Danna Reuven, Data Systems & Strategy
Chancellor's Awards: Teamwork
Award for Central Office Employees
- Roger Asterilla, Chief Operating Office
Chancellor's Awards: Courage
Award for Central Office Employees
- Sharona Robinson, Chief of Staff
Chancellor's Awards: Joy
Award for Central Office Employees
- Ricky Brown, Chief Operating Office
Equity
Award for Schools
- Wheatley EC
Empowered Team
Award for Schools
- Bancroft ES
Innovation for Excellence
Award for Schools
- Drew ES
Whole Child
Award for Schools
- Anacostia HS
Together with Families
Award for Central Office Employees
- C.W. Harris ES