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PTO OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
2026-2027
Officers
President: Erin Thompson Podvin
Vice President: Shannon Hinson
Secretary: Jon Day
Treasurers:
Leonor Sierra
Garden Committee
This committee supports the vegetable and flower gardens around the school through volunteer work days and supporting curriculum with nature-based activities.
Karolyn Troupe
A is for Arts
This committee supports arts and music programs at the school, including
production of school musicals and
installation of art shows.
Kristen Morales
Kimberly Whatley
Helping Hands
This committee provides support as needed throughout the year in the form of event
set-up/breakdown, clean-up, and general
"helping hands" whenever some more physical hands are needed!
Lindsay Woodson
Fundraising
New for 2025-26, we are so excited to have a dedicated fundraising committee! This committee will coordinate and strengthen our fundraising efforts to allow PTO to better serve our students, teachers and school community.
Volunteer Needed!
Teacher Appreciation
This committee supports faculty and staff through special events, food, and other goodies to show our appreciation for the great work they do!
Alicia George
Liz Ely Kelso
Ribbit Run 5K
Relaunched in March 2023, this 5K and fun run provides a strong connection between Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary and the community. It's also a great fundraiser for school projects and is a wonderful tradition.
Justin Ingels
Will Bramlett
Communications
Also new for 2025-26, we finally have a communications team! This committee will work to organize our online presence and outreach, to better communicate Burks PTO information to you.
Sarah Bolen
Matt Hardy
Contact Us
johnnielayburkspto@gmail.com
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