Support Team

Kristina Donovan , Haley Pilot School nurse, has been a nurse for over twenty years and has been employed at the Haley for over 10 years. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Kristina is passionate about her career as a nurse and has an array of nurse experience. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

 Mrs. Yackel is a Haley veteran who has worked as an elementary teacher, a math coach, an interventionist and is currently a member of the Academic Support Team. She loves working with the amazing staff and students at the Haley and looks forward to another year of learning together. 

Seema is a literacy specialist who enjoys working alongside the students and teachers at the Haley.  

Laura Brody Young has been a proud member of the Haley staff since 1996. She has had the  joy of trying on many hats and has been able to enjoy the learning and growing that takes place all around the school. 

I'm excited to return to the Haley Pilot School.  I hope that my work at the Haley this year will be inspired by the time I spent working this summer with our affiliate, the non-profit Community Boat Building.  I invite parents and community members to share any ideas you might have to make Boat Building a more interdisciplinary activity!

Mrs. Spitz is Teacher of the Visually Impaired who works in several schools in BPS. She graduated from Boston College with degrees in elementary education and education of the visually impaired. She loves teaching students and collaborating with families and staff. Mrs. Spitz lives in Roslindale with her family and two cats. 

Hello - It is my pleasure to work at the Haley as a School Counselor and Homelessness Liaison.  This is my 9th year working with kiddos at the Haley School.  I am a BC grad with a Master's in Counseling Psychology. When not at the Haley, I have a private practice where I work with kiddos and adults. Looking forward to a great school year!

Katherine Thiboutot, aka Miss Kate is so grateful to be working at the Haley Pilot School.  Miss Kate lives at home with her husband John, daughters Maggie and Emma and Cookie her lil pup.  Miss Kate loves watching sports, reading and watching her daughters dance.  Miss Kate went to speech therapy as a child AND LOVED IT!

My name is Maria Cabrera and I am the School Social Worker at the Haley Pilot School.  I been a social worker in Boston for more than 20 years and love working with kids and families.  When I am not at the school I love spending time with my 3 kids.  

Marci Goldowsky (Speech-Language Pathologist): Marci has been working within BPS since 1999 and at the Haley since 2014. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders from UMASS Amherst, and her masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Ohio State University. Marci is passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential for language and academic skills. She enjoys spending time with her two children, her dog, Bella, and her family. Marci enjoys traveling, cooking, and going shopping.

I began my physical therapy career in the hospital setting and outpatient clinics, but working with kids is what I most enjoy. When I’m not in school, I’m enjoying time outdoors with my 4 kids and new puppy. 

Ms. Cirasuolo has taught middle school in Boston for many years after moving here from  New Jersey.  When school isn't in session, Ms. Cirasuolo is usually exploring Boston with her husband and their young boys or visiting her family in the glorious Garden State. She feels fortunate to be part of the Haley community that values diverse learners and meeting their needs through the co-teaching model. 

Amy Donovan is the the Coordinator of Special Education at the Haley Pilot School. She graduated from BPS in 1991 and began teaching within BPS in 1995. Besides dancing on American Legion Highway each morning,  she enjoys spending time with my adult daughter.

Ms Hart is proud to live in Boston and coteach at the Haley, supporting our students as they grow as problem solvers. Outside of school, Ms Hart loves to garden and spend time with her young son. 

I am so excited to be joining the Haley School community and supporting their ABA classroom as the BCBA! I am originally from Texas and went to school at Boston University. Outside of work I love to read, enjoy good Mexican food and spend time with my husband and 2 young children. 

Pamela is an Academic Support Teacher in the middle school as well the 8th Civics teacher. She is a graduate of Northeastern University and is entering her 32nd year of teaching. She resides in Canton with her family.