PTA Exec Board
The Prairie PTA is a volunteer-led organization that seeks to impact every student, bring our community together, and ensure our teachers and staff know their value. The Prairie PTA is led by our exec. board.
The exec. board meets at Prairie once a month to discuss business and vote on current measures. The current Principal and one Prairie teacher liaison attend these board meetings to serve as the voices of the administration and teachers. The exec. board all oversees all current PTA chairs.
Taking a position on the executive board is one of the best ways to impact Prairie’s programs. Positions are slated in January for the upcoming school year and are voted on in the spring semester.
Not every position will be up for re-election each year depending on whether the current board member is returning. The term limit for each board position is two years.
If you are interested in learning more about these positions or would like to be considered, we encourage you to email us at prairieelementary@gmail.com or complete our volunteer interest form HERE.
Meet the 2024-2025 Exec Board
CO-PRESIDENT
Alicia Koranda
The Co-Presidents provide support to all other Exec members, develop and implements the PTA activities calendar and are the voice of the board.
In addition to the monthly Exec meetings, the Co-Presidents meet with the Prairie Principal monthly to discuss school business and upcoming events.
CO-PRESIDENT
Katie Gahagan
The Co-Presidents provide support to all other Exec members, develop and implements the PTA activities calendar and are the voice of the board.
In addition to the monthly Exec meetings, the Co-Presidents meet with the Prairie Principal monthly to discuss school business and upcoming events.
CO-President Elect
Shannon O'Bryan
The Co-Presidents Elects shadow the current Presidents. They also provide support to the Exec board members and are vital in helping to recruit and select the follow year’s Exec board.
CO-PRESIDENT Elect
Monica Faught
The Co-Presidents Elects shadow the current Presidents. They also provide support to the Exec board members and are vital in helping to recruit and select the follow year’s Exec board.
Treasurer
Brooke Morrison
The Treasurer tracks and manages all Prairie PTA transactions, fulfills check requests, PTA reimbursement request, and provides budget reporting to the Exec board.
RECORDING SECRETARY
Elizabeth Goslinga
The Recording Secretary records all business, discussion and voting outcomes at Exec board meetings and sends recordings to the PTA Co-Presidents and Exec board.
VP Engagement
Erin Johnson
The VP of Engagement is dedicated to engaging PTA membership, facilitating programs that help reach out to new parents, and building Prairie’s community. Committees that fall under this role include:
- Bakers/Hospitality
- Buddy Program
- Kindergarten Round-up
- Staff Holiday Giving
- Preschool Event Coordinator
- Staff Meals
- Panther Appreciation Week
VP COMMUNITY BUILDING & OUTREACH
Tara Brungardt
The VP of Community Building & Outreach facilitates and oversees Prairie’s community events and participation in philanthropic causes. Committees that fall under this role:
- Art in the Garden
- Carnival
- Special Guest Day
- Project Snowball for Operation Breakthrough
- STEAM Night
- Field Day
- Sock & Underwear Drive
vp communications
Alexandra Dahlgren
The VP of Communications manages and oversees the weekly newsletter, PTA website content and updates and works closely with the PTA President and Co-President to craft all PTA communications. Committees that fall under this role include:
- PTA Newsletter
- PTA Website
- PTA Directory
- PTA Social Media
- Yearbook
- Legislative Liaison
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion
- Graphics
vp Student Activities
Julee Koncak
The VP of Student Activities helps oversee all student activities and provides necessary support chairs managing them. Committees that fall under this role include:
- Variety Show
- Prairie Garden & Pond
- Chess Club
- Jr. Master Gardeners
- Lego League & Lego League Jr.
- Mathletics
- 6th Grade Leadership
- PTA Reflections
- Assemblies
vp fundraising
Emily Cook
The VP of Fundraising helps oversee many of the fundraising efforts that support vital Prairie programming. Committees that fall under this role include:
- School Supplies
- Book Fair
- Read-A-Thon
- Spirit Dining Nights
- Spirit Wear
Prairie Experience CHair
Lily Maxwell
The Prairie Experience Chair oversees additional fundraising events that help to fund grade-level experiences. Committees that fall under this role include:
- Prairie Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast
- March Radness
- Skating Parties
Member At Large
Elizabeth Mak
The Member at Large helps recruit, educate, and communicate with the Room Parents for each classroom, and facilitates parent volunteer activities. Committees that fall under this role include:
- Art Committee
- Library Coordinators
- Watch D.O.G.S. Program
Past PResident
Julie Prewitt
The Past Presidents assist current co-presidents with their transition into office and provide general knowledge and feedback to the executive board.
PAST PRESIDENT
Lindsey Bock
The Past Presidents assist current co-presidents with their transition into office and provide general knowledge and feedback to the executive board.
To promote partnership between Prairie students, staff, families, and the community, to create a positive environment and impact every child.