Our Vision
Making every child’s potential a reality.
Our Mission
To be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
Our Purpose
To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and place of worship. To raise the standards of home life. To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth. To bring into closer relation the home and the school, that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth. To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
Empowering Our Kids, and Connecting Our School and Families
PTA Executive Board Members
Meet your PTA Board for the 2022-2023 school year! We are all excited to be a part of the team this year and serve YOU!
Robin Kazen
President
7 Years at Schluter
4 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“I love being involved and volunteering.”
Did you know?
Our family loves being outdoors and off roading various parts of the country.
Alicia Gill
VP – Memberships
4 Years at Schluter
2 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“I love spending time with my kids and volunteering, so what better way to do both and be able to show our school, teachers and students how much they mean to us!”
Did you know?
I love to watch and (attempt) to play sports. I was lucky enough to be able to go to both the World Series and the Super Bowl in the same year!
Cynthia Villagran
VP of Programs
5 Years at Schluter
5 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“Giving back means everything to me and I thoroughly enjoy being able to give back to the PTA and helping to make a positive impact in the students in teachers.”
Did you know?
Cynthia is the youngest of 32 grandchildren
Mandy Graves
Treasurer
7 Years at Schluter
7 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“My love for children and education is such an important part of who I am. I enjoy helping and uplifting teachers and staff who pour into our children daily, bringing exciting and rewarding experiences to our students, and most of all showing my own children learn what servant leadership looks like.“
Did you know?
Before becoming a stay at home mom 3 years ago, Mandy worked in the field of education for over 20 years as a 3rd grade teacher, 5th grade teacher, and as an Educational Diagnostician.
Valerie Sanfilippo
Secretary
5 Years at Schluter
5 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“I serve because I like to be involved in my kids’ everyday lives, and I understand there are so many ways that I can serve and help the school.”
Did you know?
The beautiful Valerie is camera shy and is not on social media.
Brooke Herring
Parliamentarian
Info on Brooke coming soon!
Christa Pospisil
Faculty Liaison
11 Years at Schluter
9 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“I love working with our amazing families. I want to keep our teachers involved and get them excited about supporting PTA.”
Did you know…
I am a native Texan and have been teaching over half my life.
PTA Committee Chairs
Kelsey Berber
Spiritwear Coordinator
2 Years at Schluter
1 Year on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“I want to help make a positive impact on the lives of our students and faculty and help create a wonderful and memorable experience for everyone attending Schluter.”
Did you know?
I am a pediatric nurse and founder of animal rescue, Charlie Delta Rescues.
Amber Chrisostomidis
Teacher Appreciation
7 Years at Schluter
5 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“I want to invest time and energy into the kids. Especially with the effect of the pandemic, this is when we really need to work together as a community and minimize the impact on them and their education.”There’s no better way to stay connected to your kiddos’ school and what’s going on than being a part of the PTA, and I love that it gives me the chance to meet other Schluter families and get to know the teachers. Bringing new ideas to the table and serving the school and this community are by far the best part of being on the PTA. “
Did you know?
Each of the five members of my family were born in a different state.
Michelle Riles
Yearbook & Communications
6 Years at Schluter
4 Years on the PTA
Why she serves on the PTA:
“I want to invest time and energy into the kids. Especially with the effect of the pandemic, this is when we really need to work together as a community and minimize the impact on them and their education.”
Did you know?
With family being in the airline industry, as well as the military, Michelle has lived in three different countries, and loves to travel.
Interested in being on the board next year?
Sign up below! We would love to have you be part of the family! For Committee Chair opportunities, click here.
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