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 2026-2027
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Parliamentarian
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Susie Smith
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Co-President
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Gentry Jackson
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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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Marla Ferrell
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theferrells2015@gmail.com
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New Volunteer Coordinator
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Akiko Fukui
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newvolunteers.espta@gmail.com
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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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Budget & Finance
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Clarisa Benalal
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cbenalal@hotmail.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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Jen Kahn
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cofirstvp.espta@gmail.com
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Environmental Programs Chair
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Cristina Sato
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crisato.cs@gmail.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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Caitlin Smith
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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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Movie Night Coordinator
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Priya Crumpton
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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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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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Media Center Coordinator
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Sally King
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literacylab.espta@gmail.com
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STEM Coordinator
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Cindy Ackerman and Nicole Marotta-Doyle
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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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Trisha Benzine
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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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Trisha Benzine
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cofifthvp.espta@gmail.com
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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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Maja Kubow
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spiritwear.espta@gmail.com
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Corporate Sponsors / Partners in Education
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Alicia Jackson
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spiritnights.espta@gmail.com
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Yearbook Committee Chair
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Emily Brouillette
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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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TBD
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FifthGradeFinale.espta@gmail.com
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Communication Secretary
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Bora Lee
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Social Media
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Samantha Ryan
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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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Pam Padak
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secretary.espta@gmail.com
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Treasurer
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Julia Scales
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treasurer.espta@gmail.com
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