Open PTA Roles for the 2026/2027 School Year

We’re looking ahead to next year and have several open PTA Executive Board positions. If you care about strengthening our school community, this is a meaningful way to step in and make an impact. No prior board experience required. For more details, email: erinbuckleyburnett@gmail.com

 

1ST VP OF EDUCATION AND LITERACY – oversees PTA-sponsored family nights, Reflections, Parent engagement programs, and assemblies. 

 

4th VP OF HOSPITALITY – responsible for organizing food and ambiance for events such as Kindergarten meet and greet, staff luncheons, Honorary Service Awards, and PTA meetings. 

 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY – receives, records, and deposits all monies collected by the PTA. 

 

2nd VP OF COMMUNICATION – responsible for writing email blasts, updating our website, social media posts, graphic design of flyers, Lion's Roar content, and assisting with promotion of all events and meetings.

 

Our Current PTA

Our PTA is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions. 

 

Due to frequent phishing scams, we can no longer post our email addresses. 

 

2025 – 2026
Executive Board 

Sirinya Matute
President
president at mckinleypta.com
Elizabeth Badger
Executive Vice President
Amber Ankowski
1st VP Literacy & Education
Erin Howard
2nd VP Communications
Sibyl Fenwick
3rd VP Fundraising
Rebecca Russell
4th VP Hospitality
Dr. Daniela Wiener
Principal
Julie Williams
Financial Secretary
Jordana Haspel
Recording Secretary
Melanie Stavchaniskiy
Treasurer
Lauren Dombrova
Historian
Liz Oyenoki
Parliamentarian
Mikey Jones
Financial Auditor
Ann VerSteeg / Kathryn Williams
Room Parent Co-Coordinator
Christi Goza
Teacher Representative
Open
Special Education Resource Group (SERG) Representative
Ryan Dinshaw
Sustainability & Beautification Coordinator

Parent Groups

Open
Social Media Coordinator
Uvuk Tuna
English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC) President
Julie Williams
Membership Coordinator
Wixon Greenwood
Harvest Festival Chair
Keve Smith
Haunted House Chair
Wixon Greenwood
Parent Night Out Fundraiser Chair
Charlene Tritipeskul
Restaurant Night Coordinator
Open
Jog-a-Thon Chair (2)
Keve Smith
Multicultural Day Chair
Igor Stravchanskiy
Book Fair Chair
Julie Williams
Teacher Experience Raffle Chair
Liz Oyenoki
Honorary Service Awards Chair
Alison G.
See’s Candy Fundraiser Chair
Open
Volunteer Coordinator
Julie Williams
Spirit Wear Coordinator
Shayna Vega
Staff Appreciation Chair
Open
Parents Night Out Chair
Leslie McKnight
Talent Show Chair
Open
Santa Monica Education Foundation (SMEF) Liaison

Joe Malone
African American Family Association (AAFA) Representative
Leisa Nguyen and Team
5th Grade Coordinator
Brandis Johnson
Special Education Committee Chair

Interested in volunteering for an option position?

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