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Meet Our September 2026 All Stars

Every month, APS proudly recognizes staff members who go above and beyond to support students, families and colleagues. The APS All Stars program highlights individuals who demonstrate excellence in collaboration, equity, inclusivity, integrity, innovation and stewardship.

Please join us in celebrating the September 2026 APS All Stars.

Dani Greene

I am proud to recognize Dani Greene of @jamestown.apsva.us as a September APS All Star! Her warmth, dedication and belief in every child help students feel seen, supported and ready to thrive. Congratulations, Dani! ⭐ #APSAllStars

— Dr. Francisco Durán (@suptduran.apsva.us) 2026-09-30T15:49:09.169Z

Jamestown Elementary School

Dani Greene is a dedicated and compassionate educator who creates an environment where students feel seen, understood and supported. One family credits Ms. Greene’s creativity, warmth and unwavering dedication with helping their child make tremendous growth and flourish in the classroom. Her ability to build confidence, provide meaningful support and believe in every student has made a lasting difference for the children and families she serves.


Carolyn Kroeger

Congratulations to Carolyn Kroeger of @yhs.apsva.us, a September APS All Star! Carolyn’s compassion, collaboration and commitment to students make a difference every day. Thank you for supporting students and colleagues with such care. ⭐ #APSAllStars

— Dr. Francisco Durán (@suptduran.apsva.us) 2026-09-30T15:53:31.763Z

Yorktown High School

Carolyn Kroeger is a collaborative and compassionate school counselor who works to ensure students feel supported academically, socially and emotionally. As an SEL leader, she partners with teachers to develop engaging lessons and help integrate social-emotional learning across the school experience. Whether or not a student is on her caseload, Ms. Kroeger consistently makes herself available to provide guidance, encouragement and support.


Christyna Haskins

I am proud to celebrate Christyna Haskins of @innovation.apsva.us, a September APS All Star! Her positivity, encouragement and genuine care help students feel confident, valued and inspired to reach their full potential. ⭐ #APSAllStars

— Dr. Francisco Durán (@suptduran.apsva.us) 2026-09-30T15:55:44.713Z

Innovation Elementary School

Christyna Haskins brings enthusiasm, encouragement and genuine care to her work as an instructional assistant at Innovation. She consistently motivates students to reach their full potential and helps them feel valued, confident and supported. Her positive spirit, dedication and ability to uplift those around her make her an important part of the Innovation community.


Behaylu Beyene

Congratulations to Behaylu “BB” Beyene of @carlinsprings.apsva.us, a September APS All Star! His leadership, attention to detail and pride in his work help create a clean, welcoming environment for students and staff every day. ⭐ #APSAllStars

— Dr. Francisco Durán (@suptduran.apsva.us) 2026-09-30T15:57:33.889Z

Carlin Springs Elementary School

Behaylu “BB” Beyene leads the custodial team at Carlin Springs with pride, attention to detail and a strong commitment to excellence. Since becoming head custodian, he has helped transform the school into a clean, welcoming and well-maintained environment, while significantly improving the building’s Quality Control scores. His reliability, responsiveness and leadership have earned the respect of his colleagues and make him an invaluable member of the Carlin Springs community.


Marcus Sherrod

I am proud to recognize Marcus Sherrod of the Grace Hopper Center as a September APS All Star! His compassion, encouragement and commitment to building relationships help students know they belong, they matter and someone is always in their corner. ⭐ #APSAllStars

— Dr. Francisco Durán (@suptduran.apsva.us) 2026-09-30T16:01:10.298Z

Grace Hopper Center

Marcus Sherrod is a compassionate and student-centered leader who begins each day by welcoming students, staff and visitors to the Grace Hopper Center with a smile. For Marcus, being a dean of students is about building relationships, earning trust and making sure every student knows they belong.


 

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