Who We Are
2024-2025 PTA Committee Directory
President | Vanessa Smith | |
Executive Vice President | Courtney Johnson | |
Executive Secretary | Melanie Eggleston | |
Executive Treasurer | Candace Quartararo | |
Financial Secretary | Jackie Hart | |
Parliamentarian | Tristan Reyes Close | |
Historian | Jillian Norton | |
Auditor | Lauren Guynn | |
VP, School Programs Mission: Culture, Arts & STEAM Enrichment |
Kristine Lendino | |
Art Masters | Margaret Sageser | Jen Krupoff |
Symphony Class Act | Emily Chen | |
Reflections Art Contest | Joanna Girard | |
School Play | Kelsey McAllister | Tonia Zev |
Talent Show | Jamie Jubitz | |
After School Enrichment | Gina Harbour | |
STEAM Night | Jenna Orzano | |
6th Grade Graduation | (will fill in after parent mtg) | |
VP, Engagement & Appreciation Mission: Parent-Teacher Engagement & Appreciation |
Maija Wilson | |
Volunteer Awards (Honorary Service/Andersen Angels) | Kara Greer | Tristan Reyes Close |
New Families (Liaison, Crayons, Welcome Event) | Jillian Norton | |
Teacher Appreciation | Maija Wilson | |
Parent Speaker Series & Guest Authors for the Students | Kara Greer | |
VP, Ways & Means Mission: Fundraising |
Maura Ruffenberger | |
Spiritwear | Annika Colombi | |
Book Fair & Family Night | Lauren Johnson | Jen Krupoff |
School Socials & Student Appreciation (food trucks, movie night, Incredible Kid Day, etc.) | Maura Ruffenberger | |
Membership Liaison | Maija Wison | Courtney Johnson |
Jogabunga Fundraising Event | Annie Beck | Lauren Watkins |
Yearbook Coordinator | Courtney Blackburn | Vita Prattes |
VP, Communication & Administration Mission: School Communication & Administration |
Allie Bailey | |
Big Friday (formerly Info Fair) | Tristan Reyes Close | |
Dolphin Dispatch/Toolkit | Allie Bailey | |
Room Parent Liaison | Jill Lawton | |
Social Media | Maija Wilson | |
Andersen Alumni/CDM Scholarship | Jackie Hart | |
DEANs Liaison | Vanessa Smith | |
VP, Advocacy & Outreach Mission: Student Outreach, Advocacy, Reflection & Community Building |
Kara Greer | |
Walk-to-School Day (October) | Bradie Fink | |
Holiday Gift Drive OR Thanksgiving Service Learning | Kara Greer | Tristan Reyes Close |
Passport to Andersen
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Jennifer Patel | Mandy Huntsman |
Holiday Boutique | Amina Albakri | |
Family Sweetheart Dance
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Tristan Reyes Close | |
Year-End Carnival / Ice Cream Social |
Tristan Reyes Close |
Andersen PTA Executive Board
Board Position Descriptions
President: Coordinate and oversee the work of the officers and PTA committees; also involved in organizing and coordinating some PTA events.
Executive Vice President: Assist President when needed and perform other such duties as may be delegated.
Executive Secretary: Attend and keep an accurate written record of the proceedings of all meetings of the PTA and the Executive Board in a bound book, which is the legal record of the PTA. Keep a list of action items for the Executive Board to follow up on at each meeting. Keep a current list of all paid PTA members. Organize Board meetings and send meeting notices.
Executive Treasurer: Responsible for maintaining financial records of the PTA. Assist in financial aspect of activities that involve revenue. Oversee the budget process, including paying all authorized bills and updating the Executive Board on PTA financials.
Financial Secretary: Deposit all monies received by the PTA, keep accurate records of all deposits. Prepare a monthly deposit report with a summary of all of the monthly deposits.
Parliamentarian: Offer advice on parliamentary procedures and PTA bylaws. Oversee bylaw revision process as necessary. Chairs the meetings of the nominating committee after helping to form the nominating committee.
Historian: Assemble and preserve records of activities, achievements and volunteer hours of the PTA.
Auditor: Audit the books and financial records of the PTA semi-annually. Prepare and present a mid-year and year-end written audit report to the Executive Board.
VP, School Programs (Mission: Culture, Arts, & STEAM Enrichment): Coordinate with and oversee the PTA committees that organize the following school programs that are sponsored by the PTA: Art Masters; Talent Show; Red Ribbon Celebration; 5th/6th Grade School Play; After School Enrichment; Reflections Art Contest; etc.
VP, Engagement & Appreciation (Mission: Parent and Teacher Engagement and Appreciation): Coordinate with and oversee the PTA committees that organize the following programs/events: Volunteer Awards; Teacher Appreciation Celebrations; New Family Ambassador Program; and Parent Speaker Series.
VP, Ways & Means (Mission: Fundraising): Oversee activities related to Andersen’s fundraising efforts, which involves coordinating the volunteer effort necessary to complete the fundraising activities & oversee the following PTA committees: Book Fair & Family Night; Jogabunga Event; Yearbook; Spiritwear; PTA Membership Drive; and Incredible Kid Day.
VP, Communications & Administration (Mission: School Communication & Administration): Coordinate with and oversee the PTA committees that organize and/or prepare the following: Big Friday; Dolphin Dispatch; Room Parent Liaison; Website Updates; Social Media/Instagram account; CDM Scholarship program; etc.
VP, Advocacy & Outreach (Mission: Student Outreach, Advocacy, & Reflection): Coordinate with and oversee the PTA committees that organize the following programs/events: Walk-to-School Day; Adopt-a-Room Gift Drive; Community Service Projects; Family Dance; Year-End Carnival; etc.
Meetings
Please attend the meetings
See calendar for dates/times
Andersen Elementary School
Multi-Purpose Room