
We are thrilled to announce the extraordinary group of educators, staff, administrators, programs, volunteers, and students who were awarded Arlington SEPTA’s 2026 Excellence Awards! Join us in congratulating the winners and ALL the amazing nominees.
And the Awards go to…
Exceptional Ally Award for Outstanding Student Ally
Darby Henman & Dylan Carhart, Williamsburg Middle School
Isabella G. Nannini Award for Outstanding Student Advocate
Mira Ravi, Integration Station
Howie Kallem Award for Outstanding Volunteer
Wendy Pizer
Mary C. McBride Award- Outstanding School or Program
Arlington Traditional School
Antuon Townsend Award for Outstanding Aide/Assistant or Support Staff
Papa Ane, Randolph Elementary School
Eileen K. Crawford Award for Outstanding Educator
Mary Sophie Filicetti, Multiple Schools
Annie Turner Award for Outstanding Administrator
Janet Quantrille, Syphax Education Center
Thank you to the Kenmore Middle School Team for being gracious and accommodating hosts for our event.
Thank you to our presenters Dr. Francisco Durán, Dr. Kenneth Brown, Mike and Brandy Nannini, Kathleen Clark, Dr. Gerald Mann, Jr, Dr. Kelly Krug, Mark Crawford, and Kimberley Graves.
And last, but certainly not least, a special round of applause to SEPTA’s tireless leaders Sascha Foertsch and Laura Swanson and this year’s amazing SEPTA Awards Chair Margy Dunn, with the support of Past-President Jenn Seiff, for bringing together this incredible event and making it all look effortless.
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