OUR MISSION
Actively pursue and create opportunities for students, parents, teachers, and staff to work together to accomplish academic and community-oriented goals.
WHY JOIN THE PTA?
Primarily to help the PTA foster communication between parents and teachers regarding the activities and issues affecting Pioneer. Additionally, your PTA dues help offset the costs of event notices and the school directory; the cost of operating a non-profit organization such as insurance and bank charges; and payment of the parent PTA organization (Third District) PTA dues. Also, unless you are a member of the PTA, you cannot vote on PTA business matters at PTA meetings.
Board Members
Committee Chairs and Program Coordinators
Click on the position title for duty descriptions:
President - Stacy Garrison
Executive VP - Darius Wise
Secretary - Vanessa Errecarte
Treasurer - Michelle Rozman
Membership Co-VP -
Justine Irvin & Nicole Nisson
Enrichment VP - Nayung Kim
Communication VP - Jenn Middlekauff
Parliamentarian - Sharron Scheiber
Auditor - Maggie Marcotte-Belz
Financial Secretary - Joanie Daly
Principal - Ricardo Perez
Teacher Rep - Ashley Jimenez-Pepper
Fundraising Programs
Fundraising Chair - Liz Ruess
Auction Co-chairs - VACANT
Book Fair Co-chairs -
Stacy Garrison & Staci Terrazas
Dog Dash Coordinators -
Jen Begun, Bridget Preiss & Liz Ruess
Communication Programs
E-News - Jenn Middlekauff
School Marquee - Randy Szeto
Bulletin Board - Jenn Middlekauff
Pioneer PTA Website - Randy Szeto
Yearbook - Emily Hyland
Directory - VACANT
Membership & Community Programs
Fall Festival Coordinators - VACANT
Hospitality Chair - VACANT
Science Night Chair - Michelle Rozman
Spring Fling - Dao Choi & Joanie Daly
Enrichment Programs
Active4me - Marlia Braun active4me.pioneer@gmail.com
Garden Outreach Coordinator -
Kelly Joseph
Administrative Support
On-Campus Supplies Chair - Dao Choi
Myth Busters!
Let’s also dispel three major myths about getting involved in PTA:
Myth #1: If I pay $17.00 to join the PTA, then I have to attend the meetings.
NO. You attend when you can (if you can); meetings are NOT mandatory. The PTA General meetings are a chance for you to keep abreast of the financial decisions being made about monies raised, as well as other happenings concerning the school and district.
Myth #2: All membership dues go to the National PTA.
NO. A portion of your dues stays with Pioneer PTA. We encourage all parents to pay for a membership because the $17.00 gives us a head start on the school year and keeps you informed. In part, this means your teachers get to keep all of their paychecks and your children have all the supplies they need. For example, each teacher receives a classroom stipend from PTA funds raised, so that your child’s teacher can purchase much-needed classroom items such as markers, paper materials, etc. for the school year.
Myth #3: I work full-time, so I can’t possibly find time to volunteer at school.
NO. There are so many opportunities to help with PTA school events and programs that can be done on your own time. There is something for every schedule and interest level. For a full listing and volunteer descriptions, please pick up a form at the school office or visit the PTA website.