Open PTA Roles for the 2026/2027 School Year

We’re looking ahead to next year and have several open PTA Executive Board and Committee Chair 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 Elizabeth Badger, EVP, at evp@mckinleypta.com.

 

 

 

 VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - acts as the main bridge between school needs and the parents and community members who want to help. 

JOG-A-THON Co-Chairs: You lead our most important fundraiser of the year!

STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK CHAIR: Leads the planning, organization, and execution of recognition events and morale-boosting activities for school teachers and staff

 

 

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. 

 

2026 – 2027
Executive Board 

Sirinya Matute
President
president at mckinleypta.com
Elizabeth Badger
Executive Vice President
Kathleen Allen
1st VP Literacy & Education
Erin Howard
2nd VP Communications
Open
3rd VP Fundraising
Kwame Thompson
4th VP Hospitality
Dr. Daniela Wiener
Principal
Ryan Lagod
Financial Secretary
Jordana Haspel
Recording Secretary
Julie Williams
Treasurer
Liz Oyenoki
Parliamentarian
Mikey Jones
Financial Auditor
Ann VerSteeg / Kathryn Williams
Room Parent Co-Coordinator
Kelsey Broderick
Teacher Representative
Open
Special Education Resource Group (SERG) Representative
Ryan Dinshaw
Sustainability & Beautification Coordinator

Parent Groups & Committee Leads

Elysia Van Haeffner
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
VACANT
Book Fair Chair
Julie Williams
Teacher Experience Raffle Chair
Juan Matute
Traffic Safety Committee
 
Liz Oyenoki
Honorary Service Awards Chair
Alison G.
See’s Candy Fundraiser Chair
Open
Volunteer Coordinator
Julie Williams
Spirit Wear Coordinator
Open
Staff Appreciation Chair
Open
Parents Night Out Chair
Leslie McKnight
Talent Show Chair
Mirabai Auer
Santa Monica Education Foundation (SMEF) Liaison

Open
African American Family Association (AAFA) Representative
Open 
5th Grade Coordinator (2!)
Brandis Johnson and Janella Godoy
Special Education Resource Group Leaders

Interested in volunteering for an open position?

Get Involved!