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Youngstown Honors 2026: Save the Date!

May 7, 2026
The Maronite Center, 5 pm - 9 pm
1555 S. Meridian Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44511

Tickets are $60.00, with orders due by April 3. Click here for the order form.

Contact: Crystal Hawthorne
Director of Talent


crystal.hawthorne@youngstown.k12.oh.us 
(330)-744-8021 

Sponsorships

We warmly welcome your support! Sponsorship opportunities remain available, and in-kind donations are appreciated. Please contact the Director of Talent, Crystal Hawthorne, at  for more information.

Introduced in 2023, Youngstown Honors is a employee recognition gala at Youngstown City Schools that recognizes district teachers, support staff, administrators, and retirees who demonstrate exceptional leadership. Awards in numerous categories recognize our educators outstanding efforts in supporting our scholars with educational opportunities, and fostering an environment of excellence.

Youngstown Honors 2026 Award Recipients

Dr. Wendy Webb, Administrator of the Year

Robert Kearns

Chief of Staff, District

Anthony DeNiro Distinguished Service Awards

Debra Caffey

Human Resource Generalist, District

John Hopkinson

Director of Technology Infrastructure, Technology Department

Zacha Medina

Parent Engagement Coordinator, East Middle School

Wildemina Ocasio Sanchez

Educational Assistant ELEA, East High School

John Randall

Groundskeeper, Maintenance Shop

Shaunda Yancey

Instructional Coach, Rayen Early College High School

Edward “Ed” Matey Athletic Coach of the Year

LaVance Turnage

Coach, East High School

Deb DiFrancesco Co-Principal of the Year

Debra Campbell

Principal, East High School

Tricia Mulcahy

Principal, Chaney High School

Dr. Ben McGee Lifetime Achievement Award

Edna Douglas

Dean, East Middle School

Newcomer Award - Staff

Dr. Michael Rock

Treasurer, District

Newcomer Award - Teacher

Ryan Mitchell

Teacher, Chaney Middle School

Superintendent’s Volunteer Service Award

Kim Anderson

PBIS Tier 2 Mentor, East Middle School

Substitute Teacher of the Year Award

Michael Cotton

Dance Substitute Teacher, Chaney High School

Teacher of the Year Award

Marc Ellis

Teacher, Volney Rogers Elementary School