PTA BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS

PTA Board & Committee Chairs

President
Jessica Cohen leads the PTA board and committees, first point of contact for new families and anyone with questions for the principal.
Email: president@sunnysidek5.org

VP - Executive
Lila Nelson conducts school tours, contact for the larger neighborhood and city community, acts on the President's behalf when s/he isn't available.
Email: tours@sunnysidek5.org

VP - Operations
Nicole Miller surveys families and oversees a secure database of information for internal use.
Email: calendar@sunnysidek5.org

Parliamentarian
This unfilled position makes sure our PTA is compliant with rules and regulations.
Email: TK@sunnysidek5.org

Secretary
Lara Burns assembles agenda for PTA board meetings, takes notes, and distributes them after.

Communications
Karen Zuercher oversees ParentSquare, the website, the Wednesday email, and other interactions among parents and staff. Email:communications@sunnysidek5.org

Community Events
Suna Mullins and Sarah Octaviano host events that connect families to one another. Email:
communityevents@sunnysidek5.org

Diversity & Inclusion
Norae Ferrara and Liz Pascual ensure that the school community supports families from every socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and LGBTQ background and those with special needs.
Email: diversity@sunnysidek5.org

Grants
Margaret Hosel seeks extra funds for Sunnyside from outside organizations, which don’t have to be repaid.
Email: grants@sunnysidek5.org

Health & Wellness
Marcia Pendergast and Regan Porcelli work to keep families safe through Drop Zone, Bike and Walk, lunchtime recycling, and other programs.
Email: healthandwellness@sunnysidek5.org

Head Room Parent/Volunteer Coordinator
Chantelle Thomas keeps all class room parents informed so they can keep parents in the loop about school news.
Email: roomparents@sunnysidek5.org

Technology
Joy Forsythe assesses classroom and school tech needs; buys and distributes hardware and software.
Email: tech@sunnysidek5.org

Treasurer
Nick Reavil manages the PTA’s accounts, oversees the PTA’s budget, assists with payments, taxes, and auditing.
Email: treasurer@sunnysidek5.org

Financial Secretary
Mitsuyo Swingle makes deposits of PTA funds.

Academics
Maria Galagos and Jamaica Maxwell support learning at the school through events, software, consultants, and programs such as the Winter Read-A- Thon.
Email: academics@sunnysidek5.org

Afterschool
Simone Sebalo works with our aftercare provider and families to meet students’ needs.
Email: afterschoolsunnyside@gmail.com

Art
Jessica Golm and Meredith Nonnenberg host craft events and encourage art creation and performance in school.
Email: art@sunnysidek5.org

Community Service
Heather Bennett and Catherine Hazelton help Sunnyside families and staffers in need, and organize charitable giving and ways for kids to volunteer.
Email: communityservice@sunnysidek5.org

Fundraising
Kat Rains, Leara Deane, and Cherlynne Jorden host events and drives to raise money for the school, with help from SpringFest chairs Debbie Bessinger and Joanna Robinson.
Email: fundraising@sunnysidek5.org

Gardening
Galateia Kazakia and Lisa Sherman keep the natural environment in and around the school alive and beautiful.
Email: gardening@sunnysidek5.org

Membership
Yvette Edwards encourages families to join the PTA, and supports the benefits of doing so.
Email: membership@sunnysidek5.org

Teacher Rep
Various teachers make sure that staff voices are heard and understood in schoolwide decisions.

Sunnyside is proud to be recognized as a California Distinguished School by the state's Department of Education (DOE) and a California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE) Honor Roll School.

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