Shayla Guidry Hilaire

Shayla Guidry Hilaire is the Chief Student Support Officer for NOLA Public Schools. She oversees programs that provide a range of supports for diverse learners and their families and advises on statewide policy. Dr. Hilaire's experience spans across various leadership roles in education. Before joining NOLA Public Schools in 2014, she served as Chief of Innovation in St. Helena Parish. During this time, she played an instrumental role in improving access to equitable school and community supports for individuals with disabilities. She began her career as a high school teacher before moving into district administration. Dr. Hilaire obtained a BS in Secondary Education and a MS in Special Education from McNeese State University. She also received a specialist degree in Educational Technology and Leadership from Northwestern State University and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Publications

An Examination of the Impact of Developing Partnerships Between Educators and Advocates to Engage Families of Students With Disabilities
An Examination of the Impact of Developing Partnerships Between Educators and Advocates to Engage Families of Students With Disabilities
Henderson Lewis Jr., Shayla Guidry Hilaire, Jaime Johnson-Duplessis. © 2023. 17 pages.
The individual education program (IEP) process for students with disabilities involves the creation of a team that is poised with the responsibility of making decisions for the...