Who We Are
2022-2023 PTA Committee Directory
President | Tristan Reyes Close | |
Executive Vice President | Kara Greer | |
Executive Secretary | Lisa Anhalt | |
Executive Treasurer | Jenny Dye | |
Financial Secretary | Jenna Orzano | |
Parliamentarian | Julie Chiaverini | |
Historian | Emi Rigby | |
Auditor | Jane Lee | |
VP, School Programs Mission: Culture, Arts & STEAM Enrichment |
Gina Harbour | |
Art Masters | Margaret Sageser | |
Symphony Class Act | Emily Chen | |
Reflections Art Contest | Brandy Habermehl | |
School Play | Laura White | Vanessa Smith |
Talent Show | Kerstin Scmitt | |
After School Enrichment | Gina Harbour | |
STEAM Night | Jenna Orzano | |
6th Grade Graduation | Anna Yu, Jennifer Seaton, Becky Porter | |
VP, Engagement & Appreciation Mission: Parent-Teacher Engagement & Appreciation |
Amina Albakri | |
Volunteer Awards (Honorary Service/Andersen Angels) | Amina Albakri | |
New Families (Liaison, Crayons, Welcome Event) | Jenny Dye | |
Teacher Appreciation | Amina Albakri | |
Parent Speaker Series | Kara Greer | |
VP, Ways & Means Mission: Fundraising |
Maija Wilson | |
Spiritwear | Jenny Dye | |
Book Fair & Family Night | Lauren Johnson | Jennifer Krupoff |
School Socials & Student Appreciation (food trucks, movie night, Incredible Kid Day, etc.) | OPEN | |
Membership Liaison | Maija Wison | |
Jogabunga Fundraising Event | Kristin Leffel | |
Yearbook Coordinator | Courtney Blackburn | |
VP, Communication & Administration Mission: School Communication & Administration |
Liz DeSousa | |
Big Friday (formerly Info Fair) | Tristan Reyes Close | Jenny Dye |
Dolphin Dispatch/Toolkit | Melanie Eggleston | |
Room Parent Liaison | Liz DeSousa | |
Website Updates & Social Media | Maija Wilson | |
Andersen Alumni/CDM Scholarship | Jackie Hart | |
DEANs Liaison | Jenna Orzano | |
VP, Advocacy & Outreach Mission: Student Outreach Advocacy, Reflection & Community Building |
Joanna Girard | |
Walk-to-School Day (October) | Kara Greer | Joanna Girard |
Adopt-a-Room Gift Drive (Once Upon a Room) | Kara Greer | Joanna Girard |
Community Service Projects | Candace Quartararo | Debbie Vali |
Family Dance | Shanda Pastor | |
Year-End Carnival | OPEN |
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