Muscota New School PA

About the Parents Association

We work with families, teachers and administrators to organize community building events, fundraise and advocate for the educational and enrichment programs that make Muscota a wonderful place for our children.

 
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Schedule of 2026-27 Meetings

All current Muscota guardians are considered members of the PA and are welcome to attend our monthly meetings.

 

General PA meetings

  • Tuesday, September 22, 8:45am, Muscota cafeteria

  • Tuesday, October 13, 7:30pm on Zoom

  • Tuesday, November 17, 8:45am, Muscota cafeteria

  • Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 pm on Zoom

  • Tuesday, January 12, 7:30pm on Zoom

  • Tuesday, February 9, 8:45am, Muscota cafeteria

  • Tuesday, March 16, 7:30pm on Zoom

  • Tuesday, April 20, 8:45am, Muscota cafeteria

  • Tuesday, May 18, 7:30pm on Zoom (budget vote)

  • Tuesday, June 15, 7:30pm on Zoom (elections)

Rescheduled meetings will be communicated via email to the Parents’ Association general body with at least 10 days notice.

EXECUTIVE Board meetings

  • Wednesday, September 16, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, October 7, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, November 11, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, December 9, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, January 6, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, February 3, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, March 3, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, April 14, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, May 12, 7:45pm, Zoom

  • Wednesday, June 2, 7:45pm, Zoom

Members of the current parent body are welcome to observe Executive Board Meetings, but must request to do so by emailing MuscotaPA@muscota.org.

Executive Board 2026-27

 

President/presidenta | amy andrews

Amy Andrews (she/her) has lived in New York since 2009 and in Washington Heights since 2012. She is a proud parent to a 3rd grader in Mike’s class. This is Amy’s third year on the Executive Board, having previously served the Muscota community as Corresponding Secretary, Vice President, and as a kindergarten class parent. As President, she aims to ensure that all Muscota families feel seen, heard, and valued, and that everyone is able to take part in our amazing community in the way that feels right for them. Let’s support our kiddos and their wonderful school!

Amy Andrews (ella) vive en Nueva York desde 2009 y en Washington Heights desde 2012. Es una madre orgullosa de un alumno de tercer grado en la clase de Mike. Este es el tercer año de Amy en la Junta Directiva; anteriormente sirvió a la comunidad de Muscota como secretaria de correspondencia, vicepresidenta y madre representante de una clase de jardín de infancia. Como presidenta, su objetivo es garantizar que todas las familias de Muscota se sientan vistas, escuchadas y valoradas, y que todos puedan participar en nuestra maravillosa comunidad de la manera que mejor les parezca. ¡Apoyemos a nuestros niños y a su maravillosa escuela!

 

Vice President/Vicepresidenta | mykell pappas

Mykell lives in Inwood with her family.  Her daughter attends Muscota where she is excited to serve as Vice President of the Parents Association.  In this position, Mykell’s focus is to advocate for the needs of every child at Muscota and to foster an environment where all families feel a sense of community and belonging.

Mykell vive en Inwood con su familia. Su hija asiste a Muscota, donde está encantada de ser vicepresidenta de la Asociación de Padres. En este cargo, Mykell se centra en defender las necesidades de cada niño en Muscota y en fomentar un ambiente donde todas las familias se sientan parte de una comunidad.

 
 

Treasurer/tesorera | katie Tracey

Katie moved gradually from her childhood home on the West Coast in Oregon to the East Coast over several years, eventually settling in New York in 2013. She has enjoyed living in Inwood since 2021 and is a proud mom of two Muscota students in 1st and 3rd grade. She works as a CPA in corporate tax, and can often be found in one of the neighborhood’s beautiful parks.

Katie se mudó gradualmente de su hogar de infancia en la costa oeste, en Oregón, a la costa este a lo largo de varios años, estableciéndose finalmente en Nueva York en 2013. Vive en Inwood desde 2021 y es una orgullosa madre de dos alumnos de Muscota que cursan primero y tercer grado. Trabaja como contadora pública certificada en impuestos corporativos y suele frecuentar alguno de los hermosos parques del vecindario.

 

Recording Secretary/Secretaria de Escritura | kevin sattin

Kevin Sattin has been living in New York City since 2007, Inwood since 2014.  He is father to Mirren in Colleen's 4th grade class as well as Ida in Sydney's 1st grade class.  Kevin is a Physician Assistant currently working in Orthopedics, as well as a passionate cyclist and musician.

Kevin Sattin reside en la ciudad de Nueva York desde 2007 y en Inwood desde 2014. Es padre de Mirren, alumna de cuarto grado de la misma clase que Colleen, e Ida, alumna de primer grado de la misma clase que Sydney. Kevin es asistente médico y actualmente trabaja en ortopedia. Además, es un apasionado ciclista y músico.

 

corresponding Secretary/Secretaria Correspondiente | brian wiles

Brian and his wife Adrienne live in Washington Heights and have two wonderful children at Muscota, Esme (2nd grade) and Desmond (Kindergarten). Brian has been the MC at the Muscota spring benefit for two years running, and this is his first year on the PA board - he’s excited to help our school community thrive!

Brian y su esposa Adrienne viven en Washington Heights y tienen dos hijos maravillosos en Muscota: Esme (segundo grado) y Desmond (jardín de infancia). Brian ha sido el presentador del evento benéfico de primavera de Muscota durante dos años consecutivos, y este es su primer año en la junta directiva de la asociación de padres. ¡Está entusiasmado por ayudar a q

 

translation secretary/secretaria de traducción | rocio garcia

 

webmaster | vince fairchild

Vince moved to NYC in 2008 after growing up in Kansas and spending some years in the Boston area. He and his wife Sage moved to Inwood in 2016. His 4th-grader Elliott is in Colleen’s class, and 2nd-grader Shep is in Ellen’s class. Vince has enjoyed offering his musical and audio engineering skills to various school events. He enjoys time with his family, biking and hiking, and listening to podcasts.

Vince se mudó a Nueva York en 2008 tras crecer en Kansas y pasar algunos años en el área de Boston. Él y su esposa Sage se mudaron a Inwood en 2016. Su hijo Elliott, que cursa cuarto grado, está en la clase de Colleen, y Shep, que cursa segundo grado, está en la clase de Ellen. A Vince le ha gustado ofrecer sus habilidades musicales y de ingeniería de sonido en diversos eventos escolares. Disfruta pasar tiempo con su familia, andar en bicicleta, hacer senderismo y escuchar podcasts.