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