Meet Your 2026-2027 Executive Board
Behind every event, fundraiser, volunteer opportunity, and school tradition is a team of parent volunteers working alongside Highcrest staff to build an outstanding middle school experience. We are excited to serve our Highcrest community this year and invite every family to get involved, whether you have one hour or one great idea to give!
Deanna Salerno |
Kristen Quinlan |
Dave Derrick |
Karin Ghai |
Paloma Samotny |
Laura Butts |
Allison Achter |
Mary Martin |
Amy Layfer |
Melissa Dahm |
Bridget Onorati |
Nancy Fisher |
General Board Committees
GENERAL BOARD |
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Ways and Means |
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Birthday Books |
Emily Beurger |
birthdaybooks@highcrestpto.org |
Book Fair Committee Chair |
Kathleen Holden |
bookfair@highcrestpto.org |
Book Fair Committee Co-Chair |
Gemma Thompson |
bookfair@highcrestpto.org |
Hawk Hut Pop Up/School Store |
Caira Tate |
schoolstore@highcrestpto.org |
School Supplies/Edukit Chair |
Jean Robinson |
schoolkits@highcrestpto.org |
Spiritwear |
Deanna Salerno |
president@highcrestpto.org |
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Enrichment |
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Enrichment 5th Grade |
Robin Mcshane |
5thGradeEnrichment@hightcrestpto.org |
Enrichmen 6th Grade |
Kathryn Schmidt |
6thGradeEnrichment@hightcrestpto.org |
Environmental Awareness/Community Service |
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Outdoor Classroom Chair |
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outdoorclassroom@highcrestpto.org |
Outdoor Classroom Co-Chair |
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Special Events |
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Freaky Friday/Beach Bash Chair |
Kati Baker |
freakyfriday@highcrestpto.org / beachbash@highcrestpto.org |
Freaky Friday/Beach Bash Committee |
Paloma Samotny, Nancy Fisher, Kathleen Holden, Melanie Steindler, Kelly Stack, Amy Layfer, Agnieszka Genc, Pabla Morris |
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6th Grade Social Dance |
Connie Moran, Melissa Dahm, Melissa Shane |
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Mom's Night Out |
Monica Grossnickel |
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Communications |
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Headlines Editor |
Melissa Stambor |
headlines@highcrestpto.org |
Webmaster |
Vidya Narasimhan |
webmaster@highcrestpto.org |
Directory/membership |
Catherine Tatlock |
directory@highcrestpto.org |
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Hospitality |
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Hospitality (Newcomers) |
President |
newcomers@highcrestpto.org |
Hospitality (5th Grade Orientation Coffee) |
President |
hospitality@highcrestpto.org |
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Teacher Appreciation Chair |
Kate Shellgren |
teacherappreciation@highcrestpto.org |
Teacher Appreciation Co-Chair |
Catherine Goel |
teacherappreciation@highcrestpto.org |
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Student Programs |
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After School Clubs Liason |
Erica Zuhr |
afterschoolclubs@highcrestpto.org |
Variety Show (Chair) |
Dee Star |
varietyshow@highcrestpto.org |
Variety Show (Co-chair) |
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varietyshow@highcrestpto.org |
Yearbook Orders |
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yearbook@highcrestpto.org |
