PTA Board and Committees

PTA Executive Board 2026-2027

President - Dana Kowalchyk, parent
Vice President - Paula Staples, teacher
Secretary - Amanda Mannato, teacher
Treasurer - Kari Kakeh, parent

PTA Committees and Positions
Click the link below to join a PTA committee.

Marketing & Membership Committee

Co-Chaired by Vicktery Zimmerman & Sarah Read
Help engage parents, teachers, and community members to join the PTA, help fundraise, run events at school and support our school community.

Events Committee
Chaired by (vacant)
Coordinate and plan the many events the PTA presents each year including Harvest Fest, Fall Craft Fair (NEW this year!), BINGO Night, Movie Night, Black History Celebration and Teacher Appreciation Week to list a few.

Budget Committee
Chaired by Kari Kakeh
Strategically plan the way the PTA financially supports our school community. Research and write grants to fund events and academic initiatives at ASH.

Fundraising Committee
Chaired by (vacant)
Promote our annual fundraisers, promote our passive funding opportunities, pursue sponsorship opportunities and find new ways to support our initiatives.

Fifth Grade Committee
Chaired by (vacant)
We need parents help make our fifth graders last year at ASH special! Help raise funds for the class trip to New York City in the spring, organize a fifth grade dance, and graduation activities.