PTA Board and Volunteer Positions 

Overview 

Our PTA is only possible because of our wonderful volunteers! We have opportunities to fit a wide variety of interests and time commitments. This document lists all of our Board and Volunteer Positions. We have three types of volunteer roles: 

  • Board Positions: These leadership positions oversee the activities and budget of the PTA. Responsible for helping PTA with strategy and project management of PTA activities. The VPs oversee the activities of the Chairs in their area. These positions are documented in the PTA by-laws.
  • Committee Leads: These positions are for individuals and teams who lead our longer term or more intense level of involvement programs and events (examples include Book Fair or Spring Carnival).
  • Program Chair Positions: These positions are for those who lead our shorter term programs and events (examples include the Art to Remember or Spirit Nights). OPEN POSITIONS LISTED BELOW!
  • General Volunteers: These are both one-off and regular positions for helping with specific projects. Examples include: sorting food during a food drive, putting together raffle baskets, serving food during a staff appreciation lunch, and more. Click here for information on general volunteers.  

Training is provided for all positions. We are committed to helping you succeed in your service to our school!

 

Requirements of Chair and Board positions 

  • Must be a PTA member and registered WCPSS volunteer 
  • Term runs July 1 to June 30 
  • Must sign the PTA Code of Ethics 
  • Board members must follow the NC PTA By-Laws  

Position Descriptions  

Board Positions 

Note: VP positions are not expected to take part in the programs they oversee. Rather, they are a point-of-contact and raise visibility of the programs under them to the Board. They should help make sure projects keep within their budgets and timelines.

 

Position Description

President

Amanda Barefoot

2026-2028

  • Oversees and coordinates the work of the executive board

  • Official contact, communicator, and representative of the PTA

  • Authorized signer for PTA checks, contracts and authorizations for payment

  • Ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee

  • Term limit of 2 years; Required in by-laws

Secretary

Kevin Croyle

2026-2028

  • Creates meeting agendas and minutes

  • Collects and summaries committee reports

  • Collects signed Code of Ethics Forms

  • Maintains current roster of Board members and Chairs 
  • Term limit of 2 years; Required in by-laws

Treasurer

Jordan Fallon

2026-2028

  • Manages banking, check writing, taxes, and deposits

  • Prepares monthly financial reports

  • Tracks all financial transactions in our accounting software. 

  • Term limit of 2 years; Required in by-laws

Vice President, 

Technology Support

Jared Hocutt

2026-2028
  • Oversees the PTA's technology platforms, ensuring reliable tools and systems that support communication, membership, fundraising, and volunteer management.
  • Manages the PTA website, Membership Toolkit, digital forms, and other technology resources to improve efficiency and accessibility.
  • Identifies opportunities to streamline processes through technology while supporting board members and chairs with training and best practices.
  • Term limit of 2 years.

Vice President, 

Volunteer Engagement 

Joey Claussen

2026-2028
  • Focuses on recruiting, onboarding, and recognizing volunteers to build a strong and sustainable culture of involvement.
  • Works with board members and program chairs to identify volunteer needs, connect families with opportunities that match their interests, and ensure volunteers feel supported.
  • Oversees volunteer communications, appreciation efforts, and initiatives that make volunteering welcoming, flexible, and rewarding.
  • Term limit of 2 years.

Vice President, 

Marketing & Event Awareness

Sarah Fournier

2026-2028
  • Leads the promotion of PTA programs, events, fundraisers, and initiatives to maximize awareness and participation across the school community.
  • Oversees marketing strategy, event promotion, branding, and communication campaigns across print, digital, and social media channels.
  • Partners with program chairs to create consistent messaging, timelines, and promotional materials that help every event succeed.
  • Term limit of 2 years.

Audit Committee

Board seat: Liz Garg

2026-2027
  • Required in by-laws; term limited to 2 years
  • Team of 3 detail-oriented people
    • Jul - Dec auditor: Dipal Dhagat
    • Jan - June auditor: Liz Garg
    • Year end auditor: Jan Stechmann
  • Jul - Dec and Jan - June auditors perform monthly reconciliation of bank statement (takes about an hour a month)
  • Year end auditor performs an annual audit of our financial records (takes about two hours)
  • Checks financial documentation of major projects like the book fair
  • Does not have access to the bank account or check writing  

Nominating Committee

Board seat: Tavia Wilson

2026-2027
  • Team of at least 3 members (2 Board members, the rest non-Board members)
  • Cannot include Principal or PTA President
  • Responsible for finding motivated and responsible PTA Board members and Chairs for the next school year (to be approved by the General Membership)
  • Active March to May 
  • Members: Tavia Wilson, Jared Hocutt, Joey Claussen, Robyn Wilson, Blair Buehler

Advocacy Committee

Board seat: Kelly Onyenwoke

2026-2027
  • Keeps the PTA informed about education legislation and advocates for student-focused policies, ensuring families have a voice in shaping educational outcomes.
  • Members: Kelly Onyenwoke, Jan Stechmann, Charli Nelson, OPEN!
 

 

Committees

Committees oversee our largest events and initiatives. The committee positions listed below are the lead roles responsible for coordinating the overall planning, budget, and execution of each event. Committee Leads may divide the work into smaller roles or subcommittees based on the needs of the event. This allows volunteers to contribute in ways that fit their interests, skills, and availability without taking on the entire project. Committees are allocated a budget and are responsible for planning and implementing their event within that financial allotment. Whether you want to help with planning, decorations, logistics, communications, sponsorships, or day-of activities, there's a place for you on a committee.

 

PTA Committee Chair(s) Timing Program Description Signs you might be a great fit for this program

5th Grade End of Year Celebrations

Courtney Johnson, Tavia Wilson, Brittany Loffredo

Spring, ahead of June celebrations
  • Plan 5th grade year end reception, picnic 
  • Coordinate 4th grade room parents or volunteers to provide snacks and treats at the event
  • Coordinate sale of graduation yard signs and parent donations to fundraise for event execution
  • Organized
  • You love to celebrate
  • Budget-conscious

Book Fair

Jen Kitchens, Neha Chowlera,  Christina Reed

Oct/Nov and Mar/April
  • Run a mini fall book fair and larger annual book fair during in the spring 
  • Coordinate with Scholastic to set dates for events ahead of time
  • Pick a theme and decorate / market the event to match
  • Coordinate volunteers to run sales; one committee member or PTA Board member must always be onsite during sales
  • Brings happiness to our students, teachers, and media specialist with all the new books they receive
  • Book-lover
  • Enthusiastic
  • Good with logistics
  • Able to rally volunteers

Doggie Depot

OPEN!

Every 2 weeks on a Thursday, 8-9:30a
  • Leads the annual fundraising pop up shop 
  • Responsible for stocking the store with items, coordinating volunteers to manage it on sale days
  
  • Fundraising-savvy
  • Energetic
  • Great with logistics
  • Creative

Family Nights

OPEN!

Cultural Arts in Fall, STEM in Winter
  • Plans and hosts engaging themed family nights other enrichment events that foster learning, creativity, and community connection outside of the classroom.
  • Engages families in their children's development and strengthening the school community through inclusive, educational experiences.
  
  • Creative planner
  • Enthusiastic about family engagement
  • Skilled at coordinating volunteers & logistics

Spring Carnival

Blair Buehler, Lauren Deisenroth

Dec - May
  • Run our fun spring fundraiser, typically held in April / May
  • The carnival includes food, games, and our famous basket raffle
  • Chairs have the fun of selecting the annual theme
  
  • Enthusiastic
  • Multi-tasker
  • Event-savvy

Staff Appreciation

Beth Schwarz, Loraine Purcell, OPEN!

All school year!
  • Coordinate appreciation for staff, bus drivers, teachers, janitors, and other school employees throughout the year (example catering in lunch on a teacher workday) 
  • Coordinate activities for Teacher Appreciation Week 
  • Thoughtful
  • Creative
  • Skilled event planner

 

Programs 

Program Chair positions oversee our smaller programs and initiatives that can typically be managed by one or two individuals. Chairs are responsible for planning and implementing their assigned program and managing the budget provided by the PTA. While many chair roles can be handled independently, volunteers are always encouraged to recruit a co-chair or additional helpers whenever needed. Sharing responsibilities helps ensure continuity, makes the role more enjoyable, and allows more families to get involved in supporting our school. Many of these opportunities are set, shorter periods of time versus the longer planning and execution timelines of Committees.

 

PTA Program Chair Timing Program Description Signs you might be a great fit for this program

Art to Remember

Robyn Wilson

Spring 
  • Organize student art work to be submitted to Art to Remember company for reproduction on various products
  • Compile orders and distribute products
  • Art-loving
  • Organized
  • Comfortable with sales 
Celebration Books Lauren Deisenroth Throughout the school year
  • Coordinates all aspects of our Celebration Books program, in which families can donate a book to our Media Center to celebrate a special milestone for their Husky
  • Responsible for evangelizing the program through flyers in folders, emails to teachers, inclusion in Principal & PTA newsletters
  • Loves reading
  • Detail-oriented
  • Enjoys tracking special moments
Corporate Sponsorships

OPEN!

  June - Aug
  • Secures sponsorships and donations from local businesses to support PTA initiatives, strengthening community partnerships and ensuring all children have access to enriched educational experiences.
  • A persistent communicator
  • Business-minded
Cultural Arts

Tavia Wilson, OPEN!

 Aug/Sept organization; performances 2x in the school year
  • This position brings exciting programming to the school by scheduling one fall and one spring event for the students, like a musician or visiting author
  • Attends an August program fair to see what options of performances are available for the school
  • The chair may assist with the event setup or cleanup
  • Artists, authors, and performers are selected from a provided list (the chair doesn't need to search out talent) 
  • Culturally curious
  • Organized
  • Passionate about the arts
Fall Read-a-thon Fundraiser

Amanda Barefoot,

Liz Garg

 Sept-Nov
  • Organizes and manages the school-wide Read-a-Thon fundraiser, encouraging students to set reading goals while raising money to support PTA programs
  • Promotes literacy, family engagement, and a love of learning, while also mobilizing community resources to ensure every child has access to enriching educational opportunities
  • Passionate about reading
  • Detail-oriented in tracking participation and donations
  • Able to rally students and families around the joy of books
Grocery Givebacks Coordinator Jordan Fallon Year round
  • Promotes and manages school participation in grocery store giveback programs, encouraging families to link their loyalty cards or purchases so a portion of sales benefits the PTA
  • This role helps maximize passive fundraising opportunities while strengthening partnerships with local businesses and ensuring additional resources are available to support every child’s potential
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proactive communicator
  • Persistent
  • Skilled at motivating families to take simple actions that add up to meaningful impact
Grounds and Beautification Andy Lobonc Year round, with 2x clean up days
  • Helps keep our campus looking beautiful by planting and watering seasonal flowers at entrance, scheduling mulching, and overseeing our grounds vendor 
  • Enjoys hands on projects
  • Values environmental pride
Health and Wellness Chair Brittany Loffredo Sept, March and June
  • Coordinate HDES Walk to School Day (October)
  • Optional coordination of Spring Wellness activity or event
  • Support school nurse needs
  • Work with PE teachers to plan & execute Field Day (June)
  • Health-conscious
  • Resourceful
  • Caring
Huskies on the Run Courtney Plumley, Beth Schwarz Fall and Spring
  • This chair coordinates the Huskies on the Run program that typically happens twice a year -- once in the fall and once in the spring 
  • Energetic
  • Reliable
  • Passionate about fitness
Husky Book Battle Charli Nelson Oct - April
  • In partnership with the Media specialist, coordinate procurement of supplies for Husky Book Battle club
  • Solicit volunteers to assist with various Book Battle meetings or events
  • Loves books
  • Enjoys competition
  • Organized

Kindergarten and New Families 

Breakfast

 Katherine Gough, Ana Leyden Aug - Sept
  • Plan & execute an hour-long drop in morning event the 2nd week of school to welcome new families to HDES
  • Planning includes decorations and food funded by the PTA
  • Guest speakers include the PTA President, Principal, and School Counselors
  • Warm & welcoming
  • Enthusiastic about community
Math Olympiad Saras Grandhi Oct - April
  • In partnership with Staff Club Sponsors, coordinate procurement of supplies for Math Olympiad club
  • Solicit volunteers to assist with various club meetings or events
  • Register team(s) for area competition(s)
  • Has an appreciation for numbers
  • Organized
Movie Nights

OPEN!

  2-3x per year
  • Plans and hosts inclusive school movie nights that foster community and provide fun, accessible family engagement
  • Friendly
  • Tech savvy
Nourishing Noggins  Allison Weaver Aug-June
  • Run our PTA food pantry program including hosting food drives and coordinating food bag packing weekly  ahead of counselor deliveries on Fridays 
  • Compassionate
  • Able to go to the school 1x / week 
  • Discreet
Reflections & Art Assistance Doug Nestler Aug-Nov
  • Register for, promote and manage the national PTA Reflections art contest 
  • Coordinate judges to review HDES submitted student work
  • Submit category winners to the Wake County Reflections event
  • Passionate about the arts
  • Encouraging
  • Detail-focused
Room Parent Coordinator Tavia Wilson, OPEN! Year round
  • Collect and maintain a roster of volunteer room parents
  • Forward PTA Communications to room parents for knowledge or distribution
  • Collect and maintain the teacher and staff preferences, ensuring accessibility to all families
  • Outgoing
  • Reliable and timely
  • Good at rallying volunteers
Science Olympiad Liz Garg Oct-April
  • In partnership with Staff Club Sponsors, coordinate procurement of supplies for Science Olympiad club
  • Solicit volunteers to assist with various club meetings or events
  • Register team(s) for area competition(s)
  • Has an appreciation for science
  • Organized
Service Projects Tavia Wilson, OPEN! Nov/Dec and other months selected by chairs  
  • Work with school counselors on Snow Angels, a program for collecting December gifts for HDES families in need
  • Plan 1 or 2 more service projects, like collecting school supplies for a partner Title I school, hurricane relief, book drive, etc. 
  • Community-minded
  • Proactive
Spirit Nights OPEN! Monthly
  • Spirits Days are when local businesses give us a donation for sending HDES families their way (% of sales) 
  • Plan and schedule quarterly spirit days/nights at local restaurants and grocery stores
  • Many local business and chains have spirit night programs already  
  • Networker
  • Persuasive
  • Persistent
Spirit Wear Blair Buehler Year round, managing 2-3 major selling events and smaller pop up shops at PTA & school events
  • Run our Husky fashion boutique. Select, stock, and sell spirit wear throughout the year
  • Spirit wear is sold during open house, curriculum night, and online (it can also be sold during the Kindergarten/New Family Kickoff)
  • Trend-aware
  • Organized
  • Responsive
Yearbook & Picture Days Neha Chowlera, Melissa Noble Fall & Spring Picture Days; Spring Yearbook completion
  • Create method of procuring teacher and parent submitted photos for Yearbook inclusion
  • Solicit volunteers to assist on Fall and Spring picture days
  • Coordinate with chosen vendor company to create, deliver and distribute yearbooks
  • Creative
  • Deadline-driven
  • Last Updated: July 21, 2026
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