Schedule of 2024-25 Meetings
All current Muscota guardians are considered members of the PA, please attend our monthly meetings.
General PA meetings
Tuesday, September 17th, 8:45am in person
Tuesday, October 8th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Friday, Nov. 8th Requested Recess Meeting 8:45am in Person
Tuesday, November 19th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, December 10th, 8:45am in person
Tuesday, January 14th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, February 11th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, March 11th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, April 8th, 8:45am in person
Tuesday, May 13th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, June 10th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Rescheduled meetings will be communicated via email to the Parents’ Association general body with at least 10 days notice.
Executive Board meetings
Tuesday, September 10th, 8:45am in person
Tuesday, October 1st, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, November 12th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, December 3rd, 8:45am in person
Tuesday, January 7th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Monday, February 4th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, March 4th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, April 1st, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, May 6th, 7:30pm on Zoom
Tuesday, June 3rd, 8:45am in person
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 2024-25
co-President | debbie Rios
Debbie grew up in Connecticut and Florida and moved to New York in 2016. She is mom to Emilia in 3rd grade and Muscota Alum Isabella in 6th grade. Debbie joined the PA Executive Board as Co-VP in 2022-2023, was a class parent for four years as well as the Class Parent Lead in 2022-2023, Debbie is excited to return to the Exec Board as Co-President.
Debbie se crió en Connecticut y Florida y se mudó a Nueva York en 2016. Es madre de Emilia que cursa tercer grado y de Isabella, ex alumna de Muscota que cursa sexto grado. Debbie se unió a la Junta Ejecutiva de PA como co-vicepresidenta en 2022-2023, compartío el rol de coordinadora de clase durante cuatro años y lo hizo sola en 2022-2023. Debbie está entusiasmada por regresar a la Junta Ejecutiva como copresidenta.
co-President | Hollis Scarborough
Hollis grew up in Texas and moved to NYC in 2003 to pursue a career in acting. She is wife to Percy and mom to Huck (3rd grade), Etta (Kindergarten), and a ridiculous doodle named Cricket. After becoming a mom, Hollis co-founded her own online business and serves as the Chief Creative Officer. Over the course of her two careers she has been everything from a teacher, program coordinator, and child wrangler, to a creative director, event planner, and graphic designer. This history, combined with her experience serving as the P.A. Corresponding Secretary from 2022-2024, has made her feel mostly prepared to co-lead this whole shebang. In her limited free time, she loves going out to dinner, watching too much TV, and giant, unsweetened iced teas. Her biggest hope is for you to feel welcome in this community and that, together, we can continue the great tradition of growth, creativity, and excellence for which Muscota is known.
Hollis nació en Texas y se mudó a Nueva York en 2003 para trabajar como actriz. Es esposa de Percy, madre de Huck (3er grado), Etta (jardín de infantes) y de un absurdo dibujo llamado Cricket. Después del nacimiento de su primer hijo, Hollis se desempeñó como directora creativa de la empresa que ella misma fundó junto a un colega. A lo largo de sus dos carreras ha hecho de todo, desde maestra, coordinadora de programas, directora creativa, organizadora de eventos y hasta diseñadora gráfica. Su trayectoria y su experiencia como secretaria de correspondencia desde 2022 hasta el 2024 la han preparado para codirigir todo el torbellino de actividades del PA. En el poco tiempo libre que le queda disfruta de cenar afuera, mirar (demasiada) televisión y tomar tés helados gigantes. Su mayor deseo es que te sientas bienvenido en esta comunidad y que juntos podamos continuar la gran tradición de desarrollo, creatividad y excelencia que caracterizan a Muscota.
Vice President | Amanda Gray Williams
Amanda is excited to serve as the VP of the PA this year! She is the mom of a recent Mucota graduate, a 4th grader, a Kindergartener, and a 3-year-old. She enjoys traveling with her family and listening to audiobooks.
¡Amanda está ilusionada con ejercer su rol de vicepresidenta del PA este año! Es madre de 4 hijos, un reciente ex alumno de Muscota, uno de cuarto grado, uno de jardín de infantes y un niño de tres años. Disfruta viajar con su familia y escuchar audiolibros.
Treasurer/Tesorere | Pam Greengarten
Pam is mom to Muscota 5th grader Levi, 1st grader Jude and baby Harlan. She has lived in Inwood since 2006 with her wife Maria, the boys and their dog Ned. Pam has served multiple years as class parent. This is her second year as Treasurer. Her background is in Science and her past career was with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection as a Water Ecologist. When she is not busy with her kiddos, she can be found most days in Isham Park or cooking up a feast in her tiny but mighty kitchen.
Pam es madre de Levi, estudiante de quinto grado de Muscota, y Jude, estudiante de primer grado. Ha vivido en Inwood desde 2006 con su esposa María, sus dos hijos, el bebé Harlan y su perro Ned. Pam fue madre compañera de clase en 3er grado y nuevamente es madre compañera de clase en 4to grado. Ahora forma parte de la Junta Ejecutiva por primera vez como Tesorera. Su formación es científica y su carrera anterior fue en el Departamento de Protección Ambiental de la Ciudad de Nueva York como ecologista del agua. Cuando no está ocupada con sus hijos, la mayoría de los días se la puede encontrar en Isham Park o preparando un banquete en su pequeña pero poderosa cocina.
Assistant Treasurer/Tesorere Asistente | Barjes Angulo
Barjes has been a dedicated Financial Planner since 2001, and in 2022, he founded his own independent firm - Angle & Fifth, LLC. Married to Katherine since 2016, they are proud parents of Rainier, and Kyra. The family has called Inwood home since January 2019. Beyond his professional life, Barjes enjoys martial arts and reading. A committed volunteer, he contributed to Junior Achievement from 2002 through 2010. Barjes’ has a son, Xavier, who lives in the borough of Queens and served on the SLT and as treasurer at his school from 2008 to 2012. Currently, he serves as the treasurer at Rainier's school since 2023 and is excited to join the Muscota PA for the upcoming school year.
Barjes es un dedicado asesor financiero con más de veinte años de experiencia. En 2022 fundó su propia empresa, Angle & Fifth, LLC. Está casado con Katherine desde 2016 y están orgullosos de ser padres de Rainier y Kyra. Viven en Inwood desde enero del 2006. En su tiempo libre Barjes disfruta de las artes marciales y de la lectura. Como voluntario contribuyó con Junior Achievement desde 2002 hasta 2010. Barjes tiene un hijo, Xavier, que vive en Queens y desde 2008 hasta 2013 participó como miembro del SLT y como tesorero en su escuela. Actualmente se desempeña como tesorero en la escuela de Rainier y está entusiasmado con participar en el PA de Muscota en este año escolar.
Recording Secretary/Secretaria de Escritura | Cindy Mena
Cindy Mena was raised in the Washington Heights area. Currently still lives in Washington Heights with her Husband Herman and rising 1st grader Ellie in Nancy's Class. This being her family's second year in Muscota she wanted to join the PA and serve as Recording Secretary. When not busy with work, You can find Cindy and her family on weekend outings around the city, with family and friends.
Cindy Mena creció en el área de Washington Heights. Actualmente vive en Washington Heights con su esposo Herman y su hija Ellie que comienza primer grado en la clase de Nancy. Este es su segundo año en Muscota y se incorpora a la Asociación de Padres (PA) como Secretaria de Actas. Cuando no está ocupada con su trabajo Cindy y su familia disfrutan de explorar la ciudad con familiares y amigos
corresponding Secretary/Secretaria Correspondiente | Amy Andrews
Amy has lived in New York since 2009 and in Washington Heights since 2012. Her daughter Melody is in first grade in Nancy’s class, and you may see her husband Keith playing the guitar at Town Meetings occasionally. Amy is a writer and communications professional, and her mission as Corresponding Secretary is to make sure that all families have the information they need to feel like valued members of the Muscota community. Let’s support our kiddos and their wonderful school!
Amy vive en Nueva York desde 2009 y en Washington Heights desde 2012. Su hija Melody está en primer grado en la clase de Nancy y su esposo Keith a veces toca la guitarra en los actos escolares. Amy es escritora y especialista en comunicación. Su objetivo como secretaria de correspondencia es asegurarse de que todas las familias tengan la información necesaria para sentirse miembros valiosos de la comunidad de Muscota. ¡Apoyemos a nuestros niños y a nuestra maravillosa escuela!
Secretaria de Traduccion/translation secretarY | Romina Gurian
Romina is a mom to Leo, a second grader. Originally from Argentina, she moved to New York to study and pursue a career as an Opera singer. She has been living in Inwood since 2006 and loves being part of this community. She enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures. This year she will serve as the Translation secretary and is looking forward to collaborating with the PTA.
Romina es mamá de Leo que este año cursará segundo grado. Oriunda de Argentina, se mudó a Nueva York para estudiar canto lírico. Vive en Inwood desde 2006 y valora ser parte de esta comunidad. En su tiempo libre disfruta de viajar y explorar nuevas culturas. Este año ejercerá el rol de secretaria de traducción y está entusiasmada con colaborar con la Asociación de padres.
Webmaster | ed boyak
Ed is Father to Ander (he) and Linden (he) and husband to Emily Gertz. A native to the Detroit region, he has spent the past 20 years attempting to acclimate to the east coast. He is a current parent representative on the SLT. He has been a full time parent since the birth of Linden in 2016. His ever evolving list of passions has included bicycling, gardening, drumming and being in the wilderness. He loves having a strong community connection to Inwood using Isham Park and the Farmers Market as frequent hubs. One of his hopes while being a Muscota parent is to bring together our community of musicians to bolster the music and performance program.
Ed es padre de Ander (él), Linden (él) y esposo de Emily Gertz. Originario de Detroit, ha pasado los últimos 20 años intentando aclimatarse a la costa este. Actual miembro del SLT, equipo de liderazgo escolar. Desde el nacimiento de Linden en 2016 se dedicó exclusivamente al cuidado de sus hijos. Su lista de pasiones está en constante evolución e incluyen andar en bicicleta, jardinería, tocar instrumentos de percusión y disfrutar actividades al aire libre. Ama su fuerte conexión con la comunidad de Inwood y aprovecha de Isham Park y de la feria de los sábados como puntos de encuentro. Uno de sus deseos como padre de Muscota es unir a nuestra comunidad de artistas para fortalecer el programa de música y actuación.