East Side is proud to have so many parents willing to help make our school one of the best in the state. Below are the current Executive Board and Chairs for each committee and program. From there you'll be able to email them directly with questions, comments, or your interest in volunteering.
PTA Executive Committee and Board for 2025-2026
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Parliamentarian
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Caitlin Smith
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N/A
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Co-President
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Susie Smith
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president.espta@gmail.com
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Co-President
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president.espta@gmail.com
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Membership Chair
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Legislation & Advocacy Chair
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Erik Chambers
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legislationandadvocacy.espta@gmail.com
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Room Reps Chair
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Pam Padak
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roomreps.espta@gmail.com
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First Vice President
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Dana Smith
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Staff Outreach Programs Chair
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Abigail Norris
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staffappreciation@espta.com
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Community Outreach Programs Chairs
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Lauren Ashcraft
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communityoutreach.espta@gmail.com
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Summer Biehler
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Family Engagement Programs Chair
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familyengagement.espta@gmail.com
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Eagle Day Coordinator
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Jessica Lopresti
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meetandgreet.espta@gmail.com
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Exceptional Children's Week Coordinator
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Emily Kuchar
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exceptional.espta@gmail.com
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Second Vice President
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Leah True
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School Dance Committee Chair
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Trisha Benzine
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dance.espta@gmail.com
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Senior Walk Chair
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Amreen Kanchwala
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Health & Wellness Programs Chair (includes Walk to School, Fresh Fruit Friday, Red Ribbon Week)
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Courtney Griffith and Sally King
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healthandwellness.espta@gmail.com
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Third Vice President
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Abigail Abt
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cothirdvp.espta@gmail.com
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Environmental Programs Chair
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Cristina Sato
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Educational Programs (No Chair)
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Science Fair Coordinator
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Maja Kubow
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ScienceFair.ESPTA@gmail.com
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Literacy Lab Coordinator
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Sally King
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literacylab.espta@gmail.com
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Media Center/Book Fair Coordinator
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Christina Major
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mediacenter.espta@gmail.com
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STEM Coordinator
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Cindy Ackerman, Srinidhi (Sri) Ananthakrishnan, and Kritika
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steam.espta@gmail.com
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Front Office Volunteer Coordinator
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Emily Karlen
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frontoffice.espta@gmail.com
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Reflections Chair
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Vidya Parameswaran
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reflections.espta@gmail.com
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Fourth Vice-President
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Lauren Drummond
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Fall Festival Chair
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FallFestival.espta@gmail.com
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All Pro Dads Chair
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Jacob Ashcraft
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allprodad.espta@gmail.com
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Cultural Programs Committee Chair
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Clarisa Benalal
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culture.espta@gmail.com
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International Festival Coordinator
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Heiko Ramirez
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internationalfestival.espta@gmail.com
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Fifth Vice President
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Stephanie Rae
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School Supplies
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Erica Attwatter
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schoolsupplies.espta@gmail.com
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Spirit Wear
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Cortney Morgan
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spiritwear.espta@gmail.com
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Partners in Education/Dinner Nights
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spiritnights.espta@gmail.com
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Corporate Sponsors
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Courtney Smith
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Yearbook Comittee Chair
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Lisa Liberati
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yearbook.espta@gmail.com
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Veterans Day Breakfast Chair
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Allison Hnyda
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Julie Minton
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Fifth Grade Finale Chairs
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Caitlin Smith, Dana Smith, Bryne George
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FifthGradeFinale.espta@gmail.com
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Communication Secretary
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Bryne George
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roomreps.espta@gmail.com
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Social Media
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Bryne George
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socialmedia.espta@gmail.com
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Membership Toolkit
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Lucie Cregeur
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website.espta@gmail.com
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Secretary
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Marla Ferrell
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Treasurer
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Julia Scales
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