Ch-Ch-Changes...
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank and wish a fond farewell to a few folks leaving the PTSA Board (we know they’d stay if their kids weren’t graduating :) and who have contributed to the school community in countless ways.
Suz Dehne — who tirelessly kept us informed and engaged with all things Ruth Asawa SOTA, particularly during these difficult Covid times,
Karla Bobadilla — who began the transformation of our volunteer coordination to where we are today,
Janet Yieh — who streamlined our merchandise practices and developed new and fun offerings,
Linda Parker Pennington — who worked to bring more inclusive practices into our community, and
Chava, our fantastic student representative
Also, Phil Reiff, our intrepid secretary this year, who will still be at our school, but has to leave us due to work life.
The New A-Team
Elections were held at last week’s community meeting for next year’s PTSA Board positions. Here are the elected officials on the PTSA Board for the 2020-2021 school year:
President: Liz Isaacs, Tech 2022
Executive Vice President: Heidi Smoot, Media 2022
Secretary: Carrie Hadler, Spoken Arts 2023
Treasurer: Mary Mottola, A+D 2021
Communications, VP1: Paula Murphy, Tech 2022
Membership, VP2: Christine Gomez-Huff, Tech 2022
Volunteer Coordinator, VP3: Barry Schmell, Media 2022
Here are the appointed positions for the 2020-2021 school year:
Fundraising Coordinator: Liz Jaroslow, Tech 2023 + MT 2023
Teacher | Staff Appreciation: Mia Waller, Tech 2024 + Julia Noel, Vocal 2021
Hospitality Chairperson: Lisa Greene, MT 2023
Concessions Chairperson: Mine Ipek ,Tech 2021
Parliamentarian: Catherine Saucedo, Media 2021
Program Chair: Molli Milner, Tech 2022
Merchandise
Robert Emmons, Tech 2022
Miriam Poland, Band 2021
Barbara Ann Dorer, MT 2024
Audition Days
Amy Brownstein Lum, Dance 2021
Geri Wolfsheimer, Theatre 2021
Alex Fortescue, WD 2021
Student Reps: Julia Noel, Vocal 2021 + Georgina Alano, WD 2024
More information about the PTSA business that took place at the Community Meeting can be found in this slide deck.
A video of the principal chat has been posted to YouTube.