PTSA Mission

We are an all volunteer organization that has a powerful voice for all children, that continually thrives to be a relevant resource for all our families and the surrounding community, and consistently acts as a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child.

The PTSA accomplishes this mission by:

  • Speaking on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
  • Supporting parents* in developing skills to raise, protect and advocate for their children;
    Encouraging parent*, teacher, student and community involvement;
  • Promoting opportunities for positive outcomes for children; and
  • Being a financially stable, well-managed organization that promotes diversity, provides quality service, models best practices and values its members and employees.

* Parent may include adults who play an important role in a child’s family life because other adults (grandparents, aunts, uncles, or guardians) may carry the primary responsibility for a child’s health, welfare, education and safety.

Executive Board 2025-2026

Co Presidents
Heather Ben-Zvi
Stacey Merchant 

Hillside VPs
Maureen Cawley
Angela Ries 

FMS VPs
Abbie Montgomery Steger
Tanya Rynders 

HHS VPs
Kefira Wilderman 
Tammy Black 

VPs of Events & Hospitality
Katie Farber 

VPs of Community Outreach and Communications
Whitney Berkowsky
Becca Kaufman 

VPs of Fundraising
Annie Mehlman
Kerry Price
Elizabeth Pinkava 

Treasurer VP
Jeta Donovan Wilson 

Recording Secretary VP
Lauren Links 

Grants VP
Amanda Wright 

Faculty Representative VP
Greg Smith 

Advocacy VP
Rachel Ratcliffe