BSCAA

2025–26 Officers

BSCAA leadership is composed of seven officers who are elected by the overall alumni body for a two-year term. In addition, a group of 20–30 Advisory Board members are invited to serve for as long as they remain active participants.

Margaret Ryan Evangelista, GSE ’01, Early Childhood and Elementary Education
President

Erica Davis, GSE ’11, Principals Institute
Vice President

Erica first became involved with Bank Street when she participated in action research with the technology program Project ConText and with Saturday Math seminars. Across her over 20 years as an educator in the New York City public schools, she has worn many hats. While in PS 191 in Brooklyn and PS 234 in Manhattan she taught a range of both lower and upper grades and served as a school-based instructional coach with a focus on math, social studies, and SEL learning. After graduating from Bank Street she went on to serve as an Assistant Principal at PS 234 and a centrally-based administrator at the Brooklyn North Field Support Center, supporting the instructional needs of schools across Brooklyn. She is currently the principal of PS 261 in Boreum Hill, Brooklyn. An important part of her work has always been around deepening the social-emotional learning of children and striving to ensure that all children feel seen by their teachers, their community, and the curriculum. She has served on the BSCAA board as a Secretary since 2017.

Alexis Armistead, GSE ’23, Reading & Literacy
Representative-at-Large

Alexis Armistead recently earned her master’s degree in Literacy Education from Bank Street Graduate School of Education, where she also served as a Student Trustee, representing graduate students and contributing to the school’s mission of progressive education. Over the past seven years, Alexis taught across kindergarten- through fifth-grade classrooms in Brooklyn, NY, and has developed a deep commitment to cultivating meaningful, inquiry-based learning experiences for children. Her teaching practice centers curiosity, connection, and reflection—creating spaces where children see themselves as thinkers, creators, and community members. Most recently, Alexis has stepped into the role of lab classroom facilitator, where she supports reflective educators in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. In this role, she extends her passion for inquiry to adult learning, fostering collaborative spaces for teachers to explore their own practice, refine instructional approach, and build joyful, intentional classrooms.

Misha Paskar, GSE ’13, Early Childhood Special & General Education
Representative-at-Large

Misha Paskar’s motivation to earn a graduate degree at Bank Street was to better understand the development of her own children, but with the new knowledge she gained came an unexpected career in teaching. She started working as an assistant teacher at Downtown Little School in Manhattan and advanced to head teacher before moving to the Katmint Learning Initiative in Brooklyn as a lead teacher and then to the YMCA of Greater New York, where she taught in 4K classrooms at the YMCA of Greater New York. There, Misha moved from teacher to educational leader, landing the role of assistant director and later director of the West Side YMCA Early Childhood Center. Through Bank Street, Misha discovered a passion for leading teachers to identify and correct implicit bias in their classrooms. To support her professional development efforts, Misha has stayed connected to Bank Street through the Bank Street College Alumni Association (BSCAA) Social Justice Committee.

Clare St. Catherine, GSE ’08, Infant & Family Development and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special and General Education

Representative-at-Large

Clare St. Catherine is a school psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and MTSS consultant whose work focuses on strengthening relationships among children, families, and schools. With graduate training from Bank Street Graduate School of Education and Ottawa University, along with certifications in Floortime and infant massage (CEIM), she brings a relational, systemic approach to supporting children and caregivers. Clare partners with schools and districts to design culturally responsive, family-centered MTSS frameworks that build trust with families, reduce barriers to engagement, and promote student well-being and academic success. She serves communities in New York, Arizona, and the Midwest and remains closely connected to the Bank Street community.

Dana Wheeler, GSE ’09, General Childhood Education
Representative-at-Large

Dana M. Wheeler recently joined ExpandED Schools as the Pathways Fellows Program Director. Previously, she worked for the Police Athletic League, Inc. as the Director of Education and Program Development for more than 25 after school and summer day camp programs in New York City. Additionally, she is an advisory board member for AXS Lab, Inc., an advocacy ambassador with the New York State Network for Youth Success, and is on the alumni board of Bank Street Graduate School. Ms. Wheeler is currently enrolled in the Education Policy and Leadership graduate program at American University. She earned an MS in General Childhood Education from Bank Street Graduate School and a BS from Drexel University in Business Administration/Marketing. Before becoming an educator, Ms. Wheeler worked in various roles including in the online marketing division of Clear Channel Entertainment, now called Live Nation. Ms. Wheeler fondly looks back on her time as a record store manager in Philadelphia, as she is a music fan.

BSCAA Advisory Board Members

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumni@bankstreet.edu.