PVNC Catholic honours 57 staff members with Everyday Hero Award in 2025-2026 School Year

June 19, 2026

In its fifth year, our peer-nominated Everyday Hero Award celebrated the outstanding staff members who make Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington (PVNC) Catholic District School Board a special place.

Since its launch in early 2022, more than 250 remarkable staff from all roles and locations have been recognized for their exceptional contributions.

Our Everyday Heroes embody compassion, dedication, and kindness, turning routine tasks into moments of meaningful impact. Their quiet yet powerful efforts enrich the experiences of colleagues and students alike, often going unnoticed by those who benefit most. These individuals are not just supportive adults or empathetic peers; they are the heart and soul of our community, deeply influencing the lives of everyone they encounter.

Our everyday heroes come in all forms, quietly making a difference in our schools and board offices, yet very often they overlook or downplay their own actions.

Our 2025-2026 School Year Everyday Heroes:

June:
Sarah Shisko, Matthew Bonisteel, and Claire Blahnik
Michelle Kennedy, Matthew Laing, and Elaine Cooper
Rizwan Khan, Kristin Manol, and Wendy Cormier

May:
Jennifer Crigger, Matthew Paul, and Anna Mazziotti-Barrett
Allan Orzechowski, Nicole Williamson, and Danielle Weidmark
Clara Leahy, Glenn Lloyd, and Jocelyne Laperle
Jane Emmett-Dykman, Shannon Nisbett, and Teresa Hirschfeld
James Acs, Ashleigh Wood, and Debbie Walsh

April:
Tiffany Martin, Maureen Kawzenuk, and Amy Parker
Michelle Dobroshinsky, Stephanie Harnden, and Magdalene Graham
Elaine Harp, Ashley Scott, and Maegan Young
Carolyne Desjardins Weeks, Greg Hickey, and Julie Chouinard

March:
Carly Elcome, Robert Steinberg, and Joelle LaRonde
Kara Lanigan, Keri Burnett, and Carmelina Dervent
David Dalliday, Natalie Bates, and Danielle Walters

February:
Bill McGuinness, Ashley Henderson, and Shannon Sturgess
Gene Gifford, Chris Moher, and Katie O’Grady
Christina Parththeepan, Charlie Glasspool, and Melissa Spence
Silvie Stetco, Megan Clancy, and Michelle Garden