PTA Board of Directors

The Board of Directors consists of the elected officers of the PTA Executive Board and a chairperson (appointed by the Executive Board) of each of the standing Committees listed below. Each chair has a vote on the PTA budget and is responsible for overseeing events and activities under their committee and providing support to those in charge of their individual programs. Although a committee can have multiple chairs, only one receives a vote on the Board of Directors.

Standing Committees

5th Grade Activities (Chair: Charity Sinegal)

Coordinates all activities for students in 5th grade, such as the talent show.

Arts & Education (Chair: Michelle Bramlett)

Promotes activities that improve the academic excellence of our students. These activities include: Science Olympiad, Steam/Career Day, Math Night, and Reflections.

Communications (Chair: Allison Javer)

Coordinates all communications that are sent out by the school and the PTA to the Keheley community. These communications include: the Weekly Newsletter, the printed Monthly Calendar, our Social Media, and our Website.

Community Outreach (Chairs: Molly Walker & Lori Armbruster)

Promotes programs within the PTA for outreach to the community or to help our families outside of the school. These programs include: the Food Drive, the Giving Tree, MLK Day of Service, and No Comet Left Behind.

MANagement (Chair: Jason Javer)

Explores opportunities for increasing male engagement in the PTA. In the past, this has included carpool duties once a month.

Diversity & Inclusion (Chairs: Kaitlin Thomas & Amy Meadows)

Promotes programs and events to celebrate the diversity in our student population and ensure everyone is included in our programs. These programs include: Cultural Heritage Night, Celebrate Our Differences Week, and Exceptional Children's Week.

Environmental Education (Chair: Jaime Hollifield)

Promotes activities to help students understand the impact we have on the environment. These activities include Garden Clean Up Days and Walk to School Days.

Family Engagement (Chairs: Micheal Garza & Kate Milberger)

Coordinates all events that focus on strengthening family-school partnerships, including fun events for families and staff to socialize together. These events include: Family Game Night, Winter Spectacular, Family Dance Night, and Parent University.

Health & Wellness (Chair: Stephanie Lawson)

Promotes programs that educate students about making better choices and choosing a healthy lifestyle These programs include: Red Ribbon Week and Field Day.

Hospitality

Coordinates activities that create a welcoming and hospitable environment for visitors and members focused on making them feel valued by the PTA. These activities include: Welcome Tent, Volunteer Night, Parades, Veteran's Breakfast, and Thanksgiving Luncheon.

Legislative Advocacy (Chair: Othniel Campbell)

Explores ways to inform the community on legislative changes that impact the educational experience and ways to advocate for our children.

Membership (Chair: Micheal Garza)

Explores ways to increase and promote membership in PTA, such as membership drives and back to school events.

Memory Book (Chair: Lisa Dawson)

Curates content and theme for the school’s yearbook and promotes the sale of the yearbook to the school community.

School Support (Chairs: Tisha Pace Oliver & Heather Chando)

Facilitates engagement of caregivers in supporting the needs of our classrooms as well as connecting caregivers to resources within the school. This includes: Room Parents, Copy Parents, and Welcome Committee.

Staff Appreciation (Chair: Maria Barrale)

Plans and coordinates events and activities to recognize the staff and make them feel valued by the PTA and the community. These events include: Conference Week Snacks, Teacher Cookie Buffet, Teacher Soup Luncheon, Staff Appreciation Week, End of Year Staff Luncheon, and Staff Birthday Recognition.