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Contact the PTA

Not sure who to ask? Start with the list below. Every email goes to a real volunteer who’s happy to help.

Email the PTA

General questions: communications@willrogerspta.com

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PTA executive board

Volunteers elected each March by PTA members. The board meets monthly to run the PTA.

  • President

    Evan McGee

    Leads association and board meetings and their agendas; serves on every committee except nominating.

  • Executive Vice President

    Sarah Swift

    Assists the president in overseeing the work of the PTA.

  • Treasurer

    Robin Boden

    Chairs the budget committee, pays authorized bills, maintains records, and prepares reports.

  • Recording Secretary

    Rebecca McNeil

    Takes minutes at board and association meetings, signs important documents, and maintains records.

  • 1st Vice President of Volunteers

    Jessie Andersen

    Hospitality, Spanish Translation, 5th Grade Events, Staff Appreciation, and Honorary Service Awards.

  • 2nd Vice President of Community Events

    David Boden

    Incoming K/TK events, First Day activities, the Welcome Back Picnic, Movie Nights, family enrichment and game nights, Family Dances, and the Cinco de Mayo celebration.

  • 3rd Vice President of Fundraising

    Queena Choi

    The Will Rogers Fund, fall and spring fundraisers, Student Store, restaurant nights, and grocery rewards.

  • 4th Vice President of Communications

    Mina Son

    The Wednesday newsletter, social media, the website, the PTA drive, and the Pony Express annual newsletter.

  • 5th Vice President of Enrichment

    Lisa Glasser

    Reflections, Book Fair, Read-A-Thon, STEM Expo and STEM Club, Career Day, Mildred’s Garden, and farm support.

  • 6th Vice President of Community Concerns

    Open: could this be you? Ask us

    Legislation & advocacy, health & safety, facilities, Safe Routes to School, beautification, lost and found, UNICEF, the Green Team, Zero Waste, and Bike It Walk It.

  • Financial Secretary

    Kirsty Painter

    Records and deposits all PTA funds and prepares monthly and annual reports.

  • Financial Reviewer

    Toni Peneva

    Reviews the PTA’s financial records and minutes and reports to the board and association.

  • Corresponding Secretary

    Christopher Perez

    Assists the recording secretary and helps run hybrid meetings.

  • Historian

    Joanna Lopez

    Collects volunteer hours and preserves a record of PTA activities and achievements.

  • Parliamentarian

    Erinn Lalezari

    Advises on parliamentary procedure and helps meetings run smoothly.

  • Membership Chair

    Open: could this be you? Ask us

    Supports room representatives and shares PTA information with families.

  • Santa Monica Education Foundation Liaison

    Lisa Glasser

    Connects the PTA and the Ed Foundation and reports on district-wide fundraising.

  • Room Representative Chair

    Kate Gammon

    Mentors and supports classroom room representatives.

  • Principal

    Lila Daruty

    Keeps the PTA’s work aligned with the school’s plan; the liaison between PTA members and school staff.

  • Teacher Representative

    Carl Avitia-Witt

    Connects the PTA and our teachers and shares their input with the board.

Committee chairs

Chairs are appointed by the president, lead a committee’s work, and report at our monthly meetings.

  • Beautification

    Robin Boden

    Meets 2–3 times a year to spruce up campus (weeding, planting, cleanup) and helps with watering, working with Family Farm Days.

  • Book Fair

    Simon Steinhardt

    Plans two book fairs a year, with classroom previews and on-campus sales.

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Tristen Gartell

  • Cinco de Mayo Festival

    Open: could this be you? Ask us

    Works with the school to plan the annual festival and its volunteers.

  • Family Dance

    Open: could this be you? Ask us

    A beloved tradition: fall and spring dances with music, snacks, and decorations, open to all families.

  • Grown-Ups’ Night Out & Auction

    Caitlin Davis (auction); Evan McGee & Kate Gammon (night out)

    Plans our fall night out for parents, guardians, teachers, and staff, with an on-site auction.

  • Jog-a-Thon

    Kristin Marion & Zayna Abi-Hashim

    Forms in winter to plan the spring Jog-a-Thon.

  • Movie Nights

    Open: could this be you? Ask us

    Schedules and runs two or more movie nights a year.

  • Reflections Art Program

    Daniela Rodriguez

    Runs Reflections at Will Rogers: promotes it, collects entries, recruits judges, and celebrates every entrant.

  • 5th Grade Events

    To be announced

    Plans a field trip, dance party, and memory book for 5th graders and supports culmination.