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!

 


 

2025-2026 PTA Board

 

Freddie Placeholer

President 

 
 
Arun Kumar

Treasurer

 
 
Cristina Dochtermann

Secretary

 
Emily Winberry

VP Membership

 
 
Adam Berenson

VP Advocacy

 
 
Jennifer Sabourin

VP Ways & Means

 
Freddie Placeholer

VP Communications

 
 
Freddie Placeholer

VP Social Programs

 
 
Freddie Placeholer

VP Hospitality

 
Alisen Hazzard

Academic Programs Chair

Alisen Hazzard
 
 
Freddie Placeholder

Teacher Representative

Rhyna Smith
 
 
Freddie Placeholer

Campus Improvement Chair

VACANT
 

 

2025-2026 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Committee

Chair

Description

Board Member Liaison

Art Reflections

Amy Kunzman

Liaison to the National PTA program

President

Helping Families

VACANT

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

VACANT

Support the treasurer with financial tasks.

Treasurer

Audit Committee (3)

 Mel Acharya, Nikhil Gheewala, VACANT

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

VACANT

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

VACANT

Organize this major event recognizing our incredible staff. Coordinate decorations, themes and donations.

Hospitality

5th Grade Celebrations

Laurie Marcey

Work with fifth grade teachers, parents and students to organize end of year celebrations for graduating 5th graders.

Social Programs

Green Team

Eric Siebert

Support Falcon's Nest and the greenery around GHE with general landscaping, gardening and maintenance.

Campus Improvement