PTA Board and Committees

Our PTA is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions. We'd also love to have you join us. There are ways you can help, both big and small. If you're interested in getting involved, please let us know!

2024-2025 PTA Board

Freddie Placeholer

President

Treasurer

Secretary

Kirti Parab

VP Membership

VP Advocacy

VACANT

Jennifer Evangelist

VP Ways & Means

Jennifer Evangelist

VP Communications

VP Social Programs

VP Hospitality

Academic Programs Chair

Mariahna Moore

Terri McLeod

Teacher Representatitive

Terri McLeod

Campus Improvement Chair

VACANT

2024-2025 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Committee	Chair	Description	Board Member Liaison
Art Reflections	Amy Kunzman	Liaison to the National PTA program	President
Helping Families	Tori Rowell, Maggie Musick, Kam Goodson	Support families in need with programs like the Book Fairy and Holiday Drive	President
Field Day	VACANT	Help organize this fun event for all GHE students. Takes place at the end of the school year.	President
Nominating Committee (3)	VACANT	Identify new board members for upcoming year. Committee needed Nov – Apr of each school year.	President
Assistant Treasurer	Wenjun Ge	Support the treasurer with financial tasks.	Treasurer
Audit Committee (3)	Ray Wyant, Mel Acharya, Nikhil Gheewala	Work with treasurer and president to maintain and verify PTA finances	Treasurer
Popsicles at the Playground	Emily Crawford	Welcome entering Kindergarten families and this annual event. Takes place in August before the start of school.	Membership
Volunteer Coordinator	VACANT	Help coordinate volunteer efforts for our events	Membership
Room Parent Coordinator	Archana Subramaniyan	Serve as a liaison and support for individual room parents.	Membership
Website	Beth Foreman	Help maintain the PTA website and keep it up to date.	Communications
Social Media	Nirma Santos	Help maintain our social media presence and post relevant messages to families.	Communications
Digital Marquee	Tori Rowell	Post events, birthday messages, and other announcements to the digital marquee at the front of the school.	Communications
Book Fair	Emily Winberry, Laura Bartoli	Coordinate this major annual event, including organizing volunteers.	Ways & Means
Fall Fundraiser (SOAR a thon)	VACANT	Coordinate this major annual fundraiser and celebration event.	Ways & Means
Spring Fundraiser (Carnival)	VACANT	Coordinate this major annual fundraiser and celebration event.	Ways & Means
Spirit Wear	VACANT	Order and maintain inventory of GHE clothing and other goods.	Ways & Means
School Supply Kits	Kyle Flynn	Coordinate with teachers and supplier to create school supply kits	Ways & Means
Sponsorship	VACANT	Solicit business donations and establish relationships with donors. Ensure recognition of businesses based on their level of support.	Ways & Means
Passive Fundraising	Kyle Flynn	Organize and manage passive fundraising systems like Harris Teeter TIE and Boxtops for Education	Ways & Means
Spirit Nights	VACANT	Connect with local restaurants and businesses to arrange fundraising events for our PTA	Ways & Means
Teacher Appreciation Week	Sara Spencer	Organize this major event recognizing our incredible staff. Coordinate decorations, themes and donations.	Hospitality
5th Grade Celebrations	VACANT	Work with fifth grade teachers, parents and students to organize end of year celebrations for graduating 5^th graders.	Social Programs
Green Team	Eric Siebert	Support Falcon's Nest and the greenery around GHE with general landscaping, gardening and maintenance.	Campus Improvement