2025 FCPS Honors Recognition Ceremony

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support. The Department of Human Resources sponsors the recognition of outstanding employees who seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices.

The 2025 FCPS Honors Recognition Ceremony was held on June 11, 2025, at the Center for the Arts at George Mason University.

Outstanding Elementary New Teacher

Andrea Edmonson

Third Grade Teacher
Little Run Elementary School, Region 5

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding Secondary New Teacher

Emmeline Andrea Mejia

Multilingual Learners Teacher
Justice High School, Region 2

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding New Principal

Justin Simmons

South County Middle School, Region 4

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee

Liliana Alfaro

Building Supervisor III
Falls Church High School, Region 2

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding Nonschool-Based Operational Employee

Daniel J. Matheney

Plumber Supervisor
Edison Support Center, Facilities Services and Capital Programs

• 2025 winner, finalists, and semifinalists
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee

Raquel A. Joyner

Special Education Department Chair
Quander Road School, Region 3

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding Nonschool-Based Professional Employee

Deborah March

John Lewis Leadership Program Manager
Willow Oaks Administrative Center, Instructional Services

• 2025 winner, finalists, and semi-finalists
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding School-Based Leader

Dominic A. Williams

Assistant Principal
Union Mill Elementary School, Region 4

• 2025 winner, finalists, and finalists and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding Nonschool-Based Leader

Jay Nocco

Executive Director, Professional Learning
Willow Oaks Administrative Center, Strategy, Planning, & Learning

• 2025 winner, finalists, and semifinalists
• Award Criteria/Nomination Proces

Outstanding Elementary Teacher

Jason B. Ericson 

Physical Education Teacher
Dogwood Elementary School, Region 1

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding Secondary Teacher

Andrew W. Sharrock

Band Director
Glasgow Middle School, Region 2 

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Outstanding Principal

Georgina Aye

Fairfax High School, Region 5

• 2025 winner, finalists, and school recipients
• Award Criteria/Nomination Process

Media

• Event Program
• Event Photos- FCPS Honors | Recipient Photos with Dr. Reid

Thank you to the FCPS caregivers, students, community members, and staff members who nominated an employee for one of this year's awards.

Thank you to the awards liaisons at each work location for helping to recognize our staff. 

Thank you to Educate Fairfax for supporting the 2025 FCPS Honors program.