School Leadership Team (SLT)

PS41’s leadership team is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-achieving school community. Together, they guide our vision for academic excellence, equity, and whole-child development.

  • New York State Education Law requires every NYC public school to establish a School Leadership Team (SLT). The SLT is responsible for developing the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) and creating a budget that ensures sufficient resources are allocated to support and implement the school’s educational priorities.

    At PS41, our SLT plays a key role in aligning educational policy with the needs of our students and families. Parents and guardians are encouraged to share their perspectives with SLT representatives, either at PTA meetings or by emailing SLT@ps41.org, so that all voices in our community are heard and represented.

  • The SLT is composed of at least 10 members and includes:

    • The Principal

    • One PTA President

    • The UFT Chapter Leader

    • An equal number of elected parent/guardian and staff representatives

    SLT members serve two-year terms, with parent/guardian representatives elected each spring by the PS41 parent body. Participation requires time, dedication, creativity, and collaboration—but provides an invaluable opportunity to help shape decisions that impact teaching and learning at our school.

    2025–2026 SLT Members

    School Administration

    • Michelle Amato | Principal

    Parent/Guardian Representatives

    • Emilie Pires | PTA Co-President

    • Ron Palmese | 2024–2026 Term

    • Rebecca Meskin | 2024–2026 Term

    • Andrew Gardner | 2025–2027 Term

    • Christina Roosen | 2023–2025 Term

    Staff Representatives

    • David Berg

    • Kevin Scott Collins

    • Maggie Farrington

    • Michelle Trauman

  • Meetings

    The SLT meets monthly in Room 230. To help ensure all parent and guardian voices are represented in decisions that shape educational policy at PS41, families are encouraged to share their input with SLT representatives, either at PTA meetings or by emailing SLT@ps41.org.

    SLT Meeting Dates | 2025–2026 School Year

    • Friday, September 19 – 8:00 AM

    • Monday, October 27 – 8:00 AM

    • Monday, November 17 – 4:35 PM

    • Monday, December 8 – 4:35 PM

    • Monday, January 26 – 4:35 PM

    • Monday, February 23 – 4:35 PM

    • Monday, March 16 – 4:35 PM

    • Monday, April 20 – 4:35 PM

    • Monday, May 11 – 8:00 AM

    • Monday, June 15 – 4:35 PM

Contact PS41 SLT