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