About Emerald PTO

The Emerald Elementary PTO brings families, teachers, and staff together to create a supportive and connected school community. Through volunteer leadership and family involvement, we plan events and programs that strengthen relationships, build community, and provide resources to enhance every student’s education.

Emerald Elementary school logo with a bespectacled otter.

Our Mission

The PTO is organized for the purpose of supporting the education of children at Emerald Elementary School by fostering relationships among the school, the parents, and the teachers. This support is fulfilled by planning, organizing, and executing events and programs which generate resources and community for our school.

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Our Board Members

The PTO Board is made up of dedicated Emerald Elementary parents and volunteers who serve one-year terms. Together, we carry out the PTO mission by fostering strong relationships among families, teachers, and staff, and by planning programs and events that build community and generate resources to support every student’s education.

Learn More about Board Positions

Kiera Cook

President

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Laura Wilhelm

Vice President

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Jen Sarate

Co-Secretary

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Kristian Walls

Co-Secretary

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Crystal Hawkins

Treasurer

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Shonda Thomas

Volunteer Coordinator

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Cerisse Wilson

Donations Coordinator

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Crystal Ballard

After-School Clubs Coordinator

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Angela Gates

Fun Run Coordinator

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Caitlin Dearing

Book Fair Coordinator

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Kelsey Parpala

Yearbook Coordinator

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PTO Meetings

Every Emerald parent and staff member is part of our Parent Teacher Organization — no dues required! The PTO board meets monthly during the school year to hear updates from school leadership, connect with our community, and decide how best to support our students with time, resources, and funding.

Meeting Days/Times

First Tuesday of the Month 5:30 pm in the Emerald Commons

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 5:30 pm

Tuesday, December 2,2025 | 5:30 pm

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | 5:30 pm

PTO meeting announcement with cute illustrations of a cloud, alarm clock, notebook, to-do list, books, and laptop.