PTA Executive Committee 2025-2026

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό Co-Presidents – Mari Maldonado and Nicole O’Connell (outbound)
Lead the PTA, coordinate committees, and set priorities for the school year.

πŸ’° Treasurer – Genevieve Comeau (outbound). Joel to replace. Open shadowing
Manage the PTA budget, track funds, and oversee fundraising allocations.

πŸ“ Secretary – Katie Garfinkel
Document meetings, run socials, and keep the PTA organized.

Committee Chairs:

πŸ“Š Audit Committee – Genevieve Comeau
Provide annual financial oversight (review records, confirm processes, share a brief summary).

πŸ“– Book Fair – Liz Pawlak & Katie Weiss
Co-chair the Scholastic Book Fair: coordinate dates/logistics, volunteer shifts, setup/teardown, and support classroom book funding/credits.

🌱 Climate Action Committee – Jennifer Gilbert
Lead sustainability-focused initiatives (e.g., tree plantings, Earth Day cleanups) and help reduce waste/footprint across school events.

🎲 Community Engagement – Robin Linn, Ailie Ayers & Kathryn Jackson
Plan and run family community-building events throughout the year (Bingo, Winter Dance); manage volunteers, communications, and day-of logistics.

πŸ“š Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – (Open)
Shape inclusive programming and community initiatives (e.g., heritage month efforts, shared reading/β€œOne Book” style projects), based on your interests.

πŸ‘• ESCAA – Lauren Martin
Serve as the point person for ESCAA donationsβ€”partner with Lost & Found on sorting/labeling, share donation guidelines, and coordinate drop-off runs throughout the year.

🎟 Fundraising – Amanda Hulse
Coordinate fundraising programs and partnerships (Dine-to-Donate, Spiritwear, and similar efforts), and support the overall fundraising calendar.

🌿 Garden Committee – Sylvia Kim Kilcullen (Open)
Oversee seasonal garden care, planting/maintenance plans, and student-friendly garden activities as opportunities arise.

🌍 International Night – Cecilie Broch Ryan (Open)
Organize International Night: coordinate participation/booths, volunteer needs, communications, and event flow.

πŸ“š Little Library Steward – Tara Whitaker 
Ensure both Little Libraries on Walker property remain fully stocked on an ongoing basis. 

πŸ§₯ Lost & Found – Tara Whitaker, Lauren Martin and Stephanie Maloney
Keep Lost & Found organized and coordinate end-of-cycle handling of unclaimed items with ESCAA.

βš–οΈ PEP Representative (PTA Equity Project) – Liz Ribeiro and (Open)
Represent Walker at district-level PEP touchpoints/meetings, share updates back to the exec committee and PTA community, and support PEP initiatives/events as scheduled.

🧺 Rummage Sale – PTA Exec Board
Manage the rummage sale end-to-end (collection, sorting/pricing, sale-day operations, and wrap-up) with volunteer coordination.

πŸ’ Teacher Appreciation – Sarah Trulley
Plan appreciation moments/events (especially around parent-teacher conferences and Teacher Appreciation Week), coordinate volunteers, and organize optional contributions.

πŸŽ‰ Walker Fest – Erin Ellison & Amanda Hulse
Lead Walker Fest planning: vendors/partners, activities, volunteer coordination, communications, and day-of execution.

πŸ“· Yearbook – Darlena Simmons and incoming (Open)
Own the yearbook timeline: photo collection, page coordination, vendor deadlines, ordering, and distribution.

Roles marked (Open) have an opening now, an additional volunteer needed, or are chaired by a 5th grade parent who will be moving on to Chute next year! 

Have an idea or want to tweak a description? Email WalkerPTAGroup@gmail.com.

πŸ’‘ Have a talent, interest, or idea to share?
Walker PTA needs all kinds of helpers β€” planners, writers, organizers, gardeners, spirit wear fans, event volunteers, behind-the-scenes supporters, and people with fresh ideas.

Whether you have one hour, one idea, or a bigger role in mind, there is a place for you. In the spirit of District 65’s β€œEvery Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes,” we show up for Walker one student, one family, and one idea at a time.

Email walkerptagroup@gmail.com to get involved or leave a comment below.

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