The PTA's mission is to positively impact the the lives of all children and families. The main goals of the non-profit mission are:
Child Advocacy and Community Support - Participatory Scholarships, Educational Scholarships, Community Building Programs, Inclusivity and Diversity Programs, Community Events, Child Advocacy Events.
Student and School Success - Funding for School Programs, Faculty Support, Instructional Materials, School Activities, Field trips, Classroom Supplies, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, and Student Support Programs.
Health, Safety, and School Support- Office Support, Food, and Nutrition Programs, School Grounds Maintenance, and Improvement, Disaster Preparedness, Physical Education Programs.
2026-2027 Executive Board
The Executive Board is composed of volunteers that oversee the management of a PTA. PTAs serve as a channel of communication between parents, teachers, administrators and the school community. Providing a platform for sharing information, discussing concerns and fostering open dialogue. Please reach out to us at anytime.
PRESIDENT Laura Whalen mcnearpta@gmail.com
TREASURER Chase Miles mcneartreasurer@gmail.com
SECRETARY Emily Bell mcnearsecretary@gmail.com
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Ben Tunney mcnearvp@gmail.com
VP OF FUNDRAISING Harriet Lehman mcnearfundraising@gmail.com
VP OF MEMBERSHIP Mary Stratton mcnearmembership@gmail.com
HISTORIAN Courtney Avvampato mcnearhistorian@gmail.com
PARLIAMENTARIAN Jean Nelson
CLASSROOM SUPPORT CHAIR Caitlan Terrill mcneartsf@gmail.com
ASE COORDINATOR Dana Levandowski mcnearasecoordinator@gmail.com
TIDE COORDINATOR Eirinie Carson and Marissa Bowman
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE Melissa Becker
SCHOOL FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE Freya Sharp
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CHAIR Robin Semmelhack
