Meet the PTA Board

The Green Lake Elementary PTA is led by a team of parent and caregiver volunteers who partner with staff to support our students and community. The Board meets monthly to plan programs, manage the budget, coordinate volunteers, and keep our community connected.

Executive Committee

President

Alex Wallace (he/him)
Alex Wallace (he/him), PTA President

Leads the PTA, runs Board and General Meetings, partners with staff and families, and helps guide the overall direction of the organization.

Incoming President

Remy Nixon (they/them)
Remy Nixon (they/them), Incoming President

Supports the President this year and prepares to step into the role next year.

Incoming Secretary

Laura Love (she/her)
Laura Love (she/her), Incoming Secretary

Takes minutes at all meetings, maintains PTA records, and keeps documentation organized and accessible.

We are seeking an Incoming Secretary to train this year as Remy transitions into the President role next year.

Treasurer

Karin Aebersold (she/her)
Karin Aebersold (she/her), Treasurer

Manages the PTA’s finances, writes checks, tracks the budget, and provides financial reports.

Committee Chairs

These volunteers lead committees and help coordinate the work that keeps our community connected and supported.

Community Connections Chair

Jen Koch (she/her)

 

Plans and organizes events that bring families together and supports committee members as needed.

Advocacy Chair

Kelli Refer (she/her)

 

Monitors district, state, and federal education issues and helps our community take action when needed.

Social Justice & Equity Chair

Open Position

 

Leads equity‑focused initiatives and maintains our connection with Rising Star Elementary.

Teacher Support & Room Parent Coordinator

Laura Love (she/her)

 

Recruits and supports Room Parents, helps with communication, and strengthens classroom‑level community.

Development Chair

Frances Chu (she/her)

 

Supports all fundraising activities and helps bring our biggest events to life.

New Families Liaison

Open Position

 

Welcomes new families, leads tours, answers questions, and helps everyone feel at home at GLES.

BLT Representative

Open Position

 

Serves as a liaison between the PTA and school leadership (this is special — not all PTAs are welcomed by their BLT!).

Teacher Representatives

Rachel Nash(she/her)
John Leahy(he/him)

 

Serve as liaisons between the PTA and the teaching staff, ensuring teacher voices are heard and supported.

Program Leads

These volunteers run ongoing PTA programs that support students and families throughout the year.

Enrichment Coordinator

Leah Reddecliffe (she/her)

 

Runs the after‑school enrichment programs by coordinating vendors, schedules, and communication.

Swim Program Coordinator

Matt Rutishauser (he/him)

 

Oversees the logistics of the GLES swim program by coordinating the classes and recruiting volunteers

Garden Coordinators

Lacey Sensenderfer (she/her)
Daniel Sensenderfer(he/him)

 

Oversees care for the school garden and organizes opportunities for students and families to learn and participate.

Weekly Grocery Program

Noah Jaffe (he/him)

 

Coordinates weekly grocery support for GLES families.

Spirit Wear

Jen Seibert (she/her)

 

Manages spirit wear orders and helps families show their GLES pride throughout the year.

STEM Fair

Kim Decker (she/her)

 

Organizes the annual STEM Fair by recruiting volunteers to run hands‑on tables and coordinating day‑of activities.

Event Leads

These volunteers coordinate seasonal events that bring our community together.

Tree Sale Lead

***(he/him)

 

Manage the annual Tree Sale by ordering inventory, keeping the lot stocked, and coordinating volunteers throughout the event.

Auction Co‑Chairs

Jillian Farrell (she/her)
Jen Seibert (she/her)

 

Lead the large auction committee, coordinating volunteers and logistics from procurement through event night to ensure a smooth, successful fundraiser.

Field Day Coordinator

Leah Reddecliffe

 

Organizes Field Day activities and works with staff and volunteers to create a fun school‑wide celebration.

Teacher Appreciation

Laura Love (she/her)

 

Plans Teacher Appreciation Week by organizing daily treats and activities, coordinating room parent gifts, and ensuring all teaching staff are celebrated.

Digital Communications Team

These roles support the PTA’s communication channels, digital tools, and online community spaces.

Website Administrator

Erica Sponsler (she/her)

 

Maintains the PTA website, updates content, manages structure, and supports ongoing communication needs.

Discord Administrator

Remy Nixon (they/them)
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Helps moderate and maintain the PTA’s community Discord server.

Facebook Administrator

Jen Koch (she/her)

 

Approves member requests, posts updates, and keeps the community informed.

Reader Board Lead

Ivan Molton (he/him)

 

Keeps the reader board updated and fun.

Interested in Volunteering?

If a role sparks your interest, or if you’re not sure where to start, we’d love to hear from you.

Email: ptaboard@greenlakedragons.org