Parents Association

Integral to the GSB's success is the unwavering dedication of our Parents’ Association. The GSB PA serves as a vital link between families and the school, facilitating open communication and fostering a strong sense of community. Through their tireless efforts in supporting school activities, fundraising, and encouraging volunteerism, the PA enriches the educational experience for all.

Some of the many events organized by our PA team

GSB & BAM
Lunar New Year celebration
Parents' soccer league
Iranian New Year
Bilingual Book Fair
Fyütch at GSB

If you are interested in joining the Parent Association (PA), or if you have unique ideas for upcoming events, fundraising initiatives, or any other engaging community activities, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We would love to hear your thoughts and see how we can work together to enhance our community.

parentsassocgsb@gmail.com

Current PA Members

Kaeppler is the President of the Parent Association and has been actively involved with the school since 2019. She is the proud mother of two children at the school; a 5th grader and a graduating 8th grader. Originally from the United States, Kaeppler is married to a native of Hannover, Germany. With a background spanning over 20 years in corporate finance, marketing, and employee benefits, she recently transitioned into real estate, focusing on helping local families in Brooklyn find their ideal homes. In her fourth year serving on the Parent Association board, Kaeppler is committed to supporting the school community and fostering connections among families.
Miriam is the proud parent of two GSB students, one in Grade 6 and the other in Grade 3. A Maryland native, she attended the German International School of Washington, DC, from PreK through 12th grade, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for the value of community and multilingual education.
Growing up speaking Farsi and later studying French and Arabic, Miriam’s multilingual background has been a driving force in her career in international affairs, including roles with the U.S. Foreign Service and various international organizations.
Drawn to the vibrant GSB community, Miriam and her husband, Till, relocated their family to Brooklyn in 2021. She brings her firsthand experience with language immersion education and a deep commitment to fostering strong school-family connections to her role on the Parents Association Board. As Class Parent Coordinator, Miriam looks forward to helping build closer ties between parents and the school.
I am father of Bernie (Grade 5) and Fritz (Grade 2). Born and raised in Stuttgart Germany, moved to NY in 2008. At first I was class parent for our first two years at GSB and then joined the PA board last school year. I work in financial services, love soccer and playing the piano.