ABOUT US

Carla St. George is a long time Shirley resident who appreciates the beauty found in this community. She has three children in William Floyd School District - two in William Floyd Middle School and one in William Floyd High School.  In addition to their lovely daughters, they have two cats - Binx and Dunkin. Carla is a leader who is committed to collaboration, organization, and education. She believes that every child and family deserves the support they need to lead successful educational experiences.

Carla's favorite hobbies are Reading, Camping, and Dancing.  You can find her camping at Smith Point a few times a year with family and friends. Her favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird.    

Jainnie Hackman is a lifelong learner and loves creating spaces for people to gather over food and laughter. With 20+ years as an educator (serving in NYCDOE and on Long Island), Jainnie is passionate about cultivating learning and teaching environments that are inclusive, equitable, diverse, accessible, and empowering. Having 2 children in WFSD, both of whom are neurodivergent, Jainnie draws from both her professional and personal experiences as an advocate and partner in this journey. She is committed to strengthening partnerships between schools and families - which ultimately lead to stronger and better educational experiences for the students. As a certified trauma informed facilitator, Jainnie prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of individuals - ensuring that decisions, policies, next steps are wholistically beneficial.

Jainnie is a NYC -raised Filipina who has fallen in love with Mastic and its community. You can find her frequenting all the different local eateries, enjoying the beach, going to the parks, and hosting folks in their backyard!

Kimberly Stavola is a compassionate healthcare professional and community volunteer. As a Nurse and EMT-B, she serves her local area with vital medical expertise. Kimberly's dedication extends to educational advocacy, inspired by her experience as a mother of three, including two children with special needs. She balances family life with extensive community involvement, including roles in ambulance services, special education organizations, and as a CPR instructor. Kimberly's personal journey and professional skills fuel her passion for supporting others, creating a lasting positive impact on her community. Her favorite things to do are spend time with her family and serve her community.

Secretary

Maria Marrero considers herself a “city girl” at heart but loves the Shirley/Mastic community that she has lived in for the past 17 years.  Maria has been a Speech and Language Pathologist in Queens, with the NYC Department of Education in District 75 for over 20 years and is now a Unit Coordinator at her school. She also provides early intervention services within the Shirley/Mastic area.  Maria has dedicated most of her career with helping students and families with special needs ranging from Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, Emotional Disabilities and more.  It wasn’t until she had a special needs son of her own that she had to learn the life that families endure once they hear a diagnosis.  This became her new normal.  Maria is raising 3 boys, one with special needs in William Floyd High School and her other 2 sons in a Catholic school.  She has advocated for her son to be included within the community and the William Floyd school district. Maria aspires to help as many families as possible who struggle with navigating the special needs journey.  During her free time, you can find her with her kids on a baseball field, at CitiField, or watching a Ducks game.

District Liaison

Assistant Director of Special Education (Secondary)