Danyela Souza Egorov

Danyela is a champion for better outcomes for kids, most recently through her work advocating for high-quality public charter schools and increased support for multilingual learners, as well as through passionate testimony to the US Congress. Her powerful voice has been featured in various media outlets, including the New York Sun, the New York Post, City Journal, and Fox News. 

Board of Regents Vice Chancellor Judith Chin

The Board of Regents is responsible for the general supervision of all educational activities within the State, presiding over The University of the State of New York (USNY) and the New York State Education Department. One of the Board’s greatest responsibilities is to appoint a Commissioner of Education, who also serves as the President of USNY.

Office of Language Access

The Office of Language Access (OLA) supports NYC Public Schools in their efforts to connect with families who prefer to communicate in a language other than English.

OLA offers document translation, and in-person, virtual and over-the-phone interpretation. OLA also assists schools in developing and maintaining a comprehensive approach for engaging and communicating with all families. 

Families may visit schools.nyc.gov/hello(Open external link) for additional language access resources.

Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Accountability at New York State Education Department

The Office of Accountability (OA) strives to promote educational equity and ensure that all students have the opportunity to thrive in school and in life. Through its administration of New York’s accountability system under the approved New York State Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, OA partners with schools and districts to provide scaffolded support that ensures all schools and districts have the tools, resources, and programs necessary to meet the unique needs of our students through sustainable continuous improvement systems and structures.

 Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL)

• Coordinate interscholastic competition for all New York City public high schools. 

• Provide athletic opportunities in 25 varsity sports for more than 45,000 student-athletes from over 400 member schools. 

• Educate students in physical fitness, character development, and socialization skills through coaching and athletic clinics.

 Queens High School Presidents Council

Queens High School Presidents Council give Support, leadership development, educational news, Queens news and events, information, guides, references and updates for Queens High School PA/PTAs.