Prince William County Public Schools
PWCS Proud!
PWCS Proud! is an employee recognition program that publicly recognizes the exceptional contributions employees make to PWCS through their work.
Nomination Criteria
PWCS families, employees, and community members are encouraged to nominate PWCS employees who:
- Contribute to one or more of the 2030 PWCS Strategic Plan Commitments
- Exemplify PWCS' Core Values of equity, inclusivity, innovation, integrity, resiliency, and well-being
- Provide exceptional contributions to PWCS through their work
- Model high standards while creating a strong sense of community
Nomination Windows
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Fall 2025
Nominations Accepted: October 6-22
Recognition: November 2025 -
Winter 2026
Nominations Accepted: January 12-28
Recognition: February 2026 -
Spring 2026
Nominations Accepted: May 12-25
Recognition: June 2026
Selection Process
A selection committee comprised of PWCS staff will evaluate the submissions and select four employees, one from each of the eastern, central, and western area schools, and one from the departments/offices that support our schools.
Recognition
All nominees will receive a congratulatory email in recognition of their nomination. Each of the four selected employees will receive a recognition plaque at a PWCS Proud! worksite celebration and will be featured on PWCS social media.
Congratulations to Recognized Staff for Winter 2025
- Heather Anderson, Administrative Intern, Brentsville District High School
- Sally Moore, Elementary Music Teacher, Swans Creek Elementary School
- Lizette Pagan, Kindergarten Teacher Assistant, Coles Elementary School
- Laura Evans, Ed.D., Coordinator, Advanced Academics and Specialty Programs, Student Learning Department
Congratulations to Recognized Staff for Fall 2025
- Loveallah Dia – Lead Bus Dispatcher, New Dominion Transportation
- Ashley Catlett – English Teacher, Potomac High School
- Sarah Kelly – Reading Specialist, Henderson Elementary School
- Melissa Podkowka – Kindergarten Teacher, T. Clay Wood Elementary School