Executive Board Alumni

Dr. Yvrose Pierre, Principal of the Brooklyn School for Career Development/Aveyron Academy, has over 30 years in NYC education. An award-winning educator and advocate for special needs students, she implements diverse programs and fosters excellence, leading her school to consistently high ratings and student success.

Pauline Dorsaint, an Assistant Principal and founding SHSA member, began her NYC Department of Education career as a science teacher and dean of discipline. She has mentored new teachers and served on the SHSA Executive and Advisory Boards, committed to promoting equity and enhancing educational opportunities for all.

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, I moved to the U.S. in 1990 for higher education, earning a BFA and a Master’s in Education. As a dually certified educator with a TESOL extension and a School Building Leader certification, I currently serve as a Transition Linkage Coordinator, supporting students' success beyond graduation. Passionate about community service, I have held roles as a Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout leader, and Editor for Jack and Jill of America. I am actively involved in organizations like SHSA, BE-U, and CCCC. A proud mother of four, my dedication to education and service continues to inspire my work.

Darlyne Aristide, a mother of three, philanthropist, and educator, has served NYCDOE students with disabilities for over 25 years. Currently, Director of Special Education for District 31, she also manages her daughter Tadia, a music artist. Active in community and leadership roles, she advocates for marginalized communities and women's empowerment.

Natalie Francois-Lafleur, with a dual BA in Political Science and Linguistics from SUNY Stony Brook, holds a Master’s in Special Education from Touro College. An experienced educator and administrator, she currently supports NYC schools as an Academic Response Team Specialist, focusing on data-driven improvements and academic achievement.