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D200 Selects ‘Difference Makers’ Employees for 2025-2026

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Toward the close of the school year, Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 recognizes outstanding employees in various disciplines from across the district. 

The Difference Makers might be teachers, associates, paraprofessionals, or custodians, among others, who stand out in their respective school communities. On May 19, they were invited to a cookout and awards ceremony at Woodstock North High School.

Superintendent Mike Moan said these employees foster the culture that D200 strives to provide for its students and staff. Moan said there is no shortage of employees who make their schools places where students want to be, but these are employees who stood out during the 2025-2026 school year.

“One of the many great things about working with children and young adults is that everyone has an opportunity to make a difference every day. You never know when an action you take will make a difference in the life of a student. We’re proud to recognize these individuals who make those differences daily,” Moan said.

This year’s Difference Makers are as follows:

  • Cheryl Spanbauer, VDELC, Pre-K Health Associate
  • Sarah Ostrander, VDELC, Pre-K Teacher
  • Stephanie McConnell, Dean Street Elementary, RTI Associate
  • Carmen Nava, Dean Street Elementary, 1st Grade DL Teacher
  • Constance Budzichowski, Greenwood Elementary, Custodian
  • Bridget Harvey, Greenwood Elementary, Library Media Specialist
  • Nohemi Hernandez, Olson Elementary, 1:1 Associate
  • Kristen Webster, Olson Elementary, Autism Teacher
  • Holly Roth, Mary Endres Elementary, Head Custodian
  • Lindsey Williams, Mary Endres Elementary, 5th Grade Teacher
  • Tracy Lightcap, Prairiewood Elementary, RTI Associate
  • Dawneen Connery, Prairiewood Elementary, 2nd Grade Teacher
  • Henry Naughton, Westwood Elementary, SPED Associate
  • Mary Stewart, Westwood Elementary, SPED Resource Teacher
  • Andrea Soucek, Clay Academy, Security Facilitator
  • Hannah Wilmot, Clay Academy, SPED Resource Teacher
  • Debra St. John, Creekside Middle School, SPED Health Associate
  • Jessica Mora, Creekside Middle School, Bilingual Teacher
  • Gabriela Plascencia, Northwood Middle School, Non-Cert-Bilingual Associate
  • Tasha Aversan, Northwood Middle School, 6th Grade ELA Teacher
  • Linda Miranda, Woodstock High School, ESL Associate
  • Mariah Koleno, Woodstock High School, SPED Resource Teacher
  • Jeremiah Homuth, Woodstock North High School, Non-Cert-Security Staff
  • Sarah Kelly, Woodstock North High School, Science Teacher
  • Ken Buch, Building & Grounds, Maintenance
  • Julie Castaneda, District Administration, CFO Secretary