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.

 

Highlighted roles indicate positions we’re actively recruiting for, either open now or expected to open next year.

Executive Committee

President

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

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

Vice President

Open Position

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

Secretary

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

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

Treasurer

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

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

Vice Treasurer

Open Position

 

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

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

Open Position

 

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.

Room Parent & Teacher Support Coordinator

Frances Chu (she/her)
Frances Chu (she/her), Development Chair

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

Development Chair

Arlyn McCasey (she/her)

 

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

New Families Liaison

Jillian Farrell(she/her)

 

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 Representative

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

Active Transportation Month Coordinator

Kelli Refer (she/her)
Kelli Refer (she/her), Advocacy Chair

Puts together Bike-to-School Month programming in the Spring

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

Dan Lofstrom(he/him)

 

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

Auction Co‑Chairs

Arlyn McCasey (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

Katherine Kellogg (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)
(photo shown previously)

Helps moderate and maintain the PTA’s community Discord server.

Facebook Administrator

Jen Koch (she/her)
(photo shown previously)

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

Reader Board Lead

Amy Carroll (she/her)

 

Keeps the reader board updated and fun.