Meet our Adminstrators
Ms. Jasmin Maldonado is honored to serve this incredible community, having grown and led in various roles, from classroom teacher to instructional leader and now school administrator. Her deep connection to the organization is grounded in a shared dedication to students, families, and the community. Each day, students inspire with their curiosity, resilience, creativity, and brilliance. Alongside the dedicated administrative team and exceptional staff, there is a commitment to cultivating leaders at every level and strengthening the school culture through equity, trust, and collaboration.
Our mission is to strengthen school culture through equitable leadership, collaborative practices, and authentic student engagement, ensuring that every learner’s identity is valued, every voice is heard, and every opportunity is accessible. Grounded in the vision, there is a dedication and commitment to fostering a school culture of equity and trust where students, families, and educators learn together in an environment defined by safety, respect, inclusivity, confidence, and empowerment, allowing every student to thrive and reach their highest aspirations. It is truly an honor to lead T.E.A.M 94M, "Together, Everyone Achieves More."
In addition to her curriculum leadership, Ms. Christina serves as the administrative partner for Urban Advantage, coordinating resources, professional learning opportunities, and science field experiences for both staff and students.
Ms. Christina also supervises Data and Assessment schoolwide and oversees NYSAA test administration for students in grades 3-12 who are alternately assessed. Working in partnership with the Data Team, she monitors progress in reading, writing, and math.
She began her career at P94M as a 6:1:1 classroom teacher, later serving as an instructional coach before becoming an Assistant Principal. Ms. Christina is deeply committed to fostering strong school-to-home partnerships and ensuring that teachers are equipped with the tools and support they need to help every student succeed.
Ms. Jaclyn supports our staff by overseeing the tracking and compliance of the Individualized Education Plans (IEP). She is responsible for overseeing standardized testing and managing our Go Math curriculum. Ms. Jaclyn is vital in supporting our Art Cohort across all sites, including assisting with our Art Partnerships and Grants.
Ms. Jaclyn supports staff by actively communicating with the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) to resolve bussing issues promptly and efficiently. She serves as a key liaison between the school and OPT, ensuring that transportation concerns—such as delays, routing problems, and student eligibility—are addressed promptly. Jaclyn supports both the middle school and high school teams in implementing the READTOPIA curriculum. She helps ensure that staff have the resources, training, and guidance needed to deliver this specialized literacy program effectively, designed to meet the diverse learning needs of students with complex disabilities.
At P94M, Ms. Jaclyn oversees attendance duties. She keeps attendance records, communicates with teachers and parents, and works alongside the District 75 Attendance Teacher to ensure everything runs smoothly within the school's organization.
Ms. Makini is an Assistant Principal at P94M. She helps lead teaching across many programs and supports the Multilingual / English Language Learner Department. As the school’s Language Access Coordinator, she makes sure students and families who speak different languages get the information and help they need in the language they prefer. She also runs the ENL Afterschool Program and helps make the school’s Language Allocation Policy.
Ms. Makini is in charge of College and Career Readiness and Transition Programming. She works closely with the Transition Linkage Coordinator and the Work-Based Learning Coordinator to give students real work experiences. These include events like Career Day and the Worksite Showcase. Her dream is that every student leaves P94M with a clear plan for a good life path — chances for paid work experience, career certificates, lessons about money and using computers, and strong mentors. She believes this can happen through fair practices and strong parent involvement, making families partners in their child’s success.
Before she became an Assistant Principal, Ms. Makini was an ENL teacher in District 75 for 18 years. She has a strong background in language teaching, inclusion, and family support. As the school’s Sustainability Coordinator, she connects programs to the NYC DOE Sustainability Plan and leads Climate Action and Family Engagement work with the Parent Coordinator, PTA, School Leadership Team, and School Social Worker.
She loves hands-on learning, school gardens, and healthy living. She has received several grants for sustainability and nutrition that support programs like Kindred Bakery, Teen Battle Chef, and Leave It Better. These programs help students learn about wellness, the environment, and real-world skills.
Ms. Makini believes that when we leave ourselves better, we leave the world better. She works every day to help students and families grow, learn, and thrive.
Ms. Jennifer Eustache has worked in special education for more than ten years. Now she is the Interim Assistant Principal at P94M. She started at P94M as a teacher and spent almost seven years teaching in a 6:1:1 self-contained classroom. Those years helped her learn how teachers can help students grow by giving each child special support, building strong relationships, and believing every student can do their best.After teaching, she became an instructional coach. For three years, she worked with principals, teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, and families to make lessons better and put students at the center of learning. That job made her love working with others even more and showed her that helping teachers helps students succeed.
Ms. Jennifer enjoys being part of a school where everyone helps students grow. As Interim Assistant Principal, she works to make the school a supportive, fair, and high-quality place for all learners. She believes every child has potential and is inspired by students’ strength, creativity, and spirit. She feels honored to lead, learn, and grow with this amazing school community.
Ms. Eustache also joins family events and PTA meetings. She is in charge of the Science Department, the ReadtopiaGO literacy program, and support programs for paraprofessionals. She makes sure teaching matches the school’s mission: to value each student’s identity, listen to their voices, and give everyone the same chances to succeed.
