

Cindy Shilling
President: 2022-24
Parent Committee Chair: 2021-23
director: 2022-24
“Carver Center is not only a school – it is a family. A place for our kids to flourish and let their voices be heard. A place for them to be themselves without judgment. No matter the prime of choice, each student’s talent is recognized and given the chance to shine. I am beyond thrilled to be a part of Carver Center Foundation and all of its efforts to help our Carver Center students.”
Parent of Class of 2023 Carpentry Graduate

thea mitchell
vice president& parent committee chair: 2023-25
Director: 2023-25
Parent of Class of 2025
Acting Student

Michael Quinn
Treasurer: 2020-24
director: 2020-24
Parent of Class of 2023 Visual Arts Graduate

Jordan Schloss
Secretary and Governance: 2016-25
director: 2016-25
“As members of the Carver Center community, we cannot let the arts and technology disappear from public education. Every student deserves the benefits of a comprehensive program and instructors uniquely qualified to deliver it. The educational experiences provided at Carver Center cultivates life-long learners whose passion for their craft empowers them to be creative, successful, inspiring contributors to society and the world.”
Design & Production Alumnus, 2016
Student Representative, 2014-2016

Maire McCarthy Bollard
Vice President -Communications:
2022-2024
director: 2022-24
Parent of Class of 2022 Visual Arts Graduate

James Paquette
Development Chair: 2022-24
director: 2020-24
“Our two sons have had transformational experiences at Carver Center. Their academic, artistic, & personal growth has been extraordinary. None of this could be possible without the financial support of the Carver Center Foundation.”
Parent of Acting Alumnus and Class of 2022 IT/IMP Alumnus

Ryan Burton
Alumni Chair:
2021-24
director: 2021-24
Class of 2001 Culinary Arts Alumnus

ERIN
O'TOOLE-TRIVAS
Principal, 2022-
Director ex officio: 2022-
Principal of George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology

barri spitzer
Director: 2023-24
“As a parent of a current acting prime student, I see how incredibly special Carver Center is. The experience and opportunity my son has at this school is priceless. I will do everything in my power to keep the traditions going and to strengthen our foundation so more students can benefit and have the opportunity my son has been so fortunate to have.”
Parent of Class of 2024
Acting Student

William Johnstone
Director: 2022-24
Chair of the Carver Center Department of Mathematics, Bill represents the Carver Center faculty/staff and is a hugely valuable addition to the CCF Board.

hayden spitzer
Director: 2022-24
Student Representative
Class of 2024 Acting Student

Nia Bryant
Director: 2022-24
Student Representative
Class of 2024
Design & Production Student

Claire Carberry
senior advisor:
2022-24
President emeritus: 2021-22
President: 2019-21
Director: 2019-23
“As a professional actor and voice-over artist, I know my time training at Carver Center gave me the work ethic and confidence to trust my voice. The arts transform lives and I am thrilled to serve the Carver Center community.”
Parent of Class of 2022
Digital Instrumental Music Alumnus