The Gatewood Elementary PTA Board
We are a group of parents who share the goal of supporting our students, families, educators, and broader community through education, advocacy, events, fundraising, and fundshifting with other West Seattle schools through West Seattle Public School Equity Fund. The PTA Board is elected by PTA members for two-year terms. The current Board will serve through June 2026.
Co-President: Sara Shinoda
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Co-President: Amy Carlson
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Co-Vice President of Advocacy: Megan Fisher
My kids:
Evie (2nd grade) and Ester (3 years old)
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Co-Vice President of Advocacy: Jessica Hauflaire
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Evie (2nd grade) and Ester (3 years old)
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Co-Vice President of Events & Activities: Sarah Adler
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Co-Vice President of Events & Activities: Alicia Gerfen
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Vice President of Communications: Jamie Lomax
My kids:
Avery (2nd grade) and Finley (2 years old)
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Secretary: Brian Connolly
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Co-Treasurer: Liz Brock
My kids:
Brennan, who will be in 3rd grade, and Wake, who is in preschool
One thing I'm excited about doing with the PTA this year:
Now that I've been a part of the PTA for two years and have seen the support we've been able to give, I'm looking forward to engaging more proactively with our community and educating them on the benefits of having a strong PTA. I am simply in love with this school and our community and just want everyone to
experience the feeling of solving problems within a welcoming and cohesive group.
Questions I have for the Gatewood community:
What information do you want to know about the PTA before deciding whether to join?
Co-Treasurer: Chris Messoline
My kids:
Oliver (3rd grade) and Violet (K)
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One thing I'm excited about doing with the PTA this year:
Learning all of the sources of funds and thinking about how we can best use those to support Gatewood!
Questions I have for the Gatewood community:
If you had a chunk of money that you could use to help the school, what would you do with it?
Committee Leaders
After-School Clubs Coordinator: Katy Thomas
Auction Chair: Nicole Stanton
Backpack Program Coordinator:
Sarah Johnson
Building Leadership Team Representative: Susannah Vetter
Spiritwear Coordinator: Amy Colavito
Equity Committee: Gary Cooper
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Gatoraide Coordinator: Angelina Watson
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Passport Club Chair: Katie Hoyt
Grounds Committee: Jessica Glassman, McKenzie Messoline, and Emma Vielbig
Green Team: Elsa Klein and Susannah Vetter