Grace Norton Rogers PTO
2026- 2027 PTO Board Members
The GNR PTO is made up of parents (like you!) and teachers that are here to assist in the support, encouragement, and development of our student community. Learn more about this year's board and what each position entails below. Interested in a Board Position or being more involved? Email us anytime at GNRPTO@gmail.com!
Andrea Drewes-Larson, Renee Franzo
Co-Presidents
The PTO President(s) serves as the leader of the group and a key contact for members, officers and communication with school officials. The President presides over all meetings and ensures all efforts are being directed toward meeting the group’s goals and objectives.
Lauren Farparan,
Dan Virgil
VP of Fundraising
The VP of Events/Fundraising works with school volunteers, parents, students and staff to oversee all events and fundraising activities for the PTO. The VP works closely with Chairs of each event and with school administration to plan key fundraising/event dates.
Alissa Beers
VP of Fundraising
The Vice President of Fundraising oversees and coordinates the PTO’s fundraising efforts throughout the school year. This role works closely with the PTO board, school staff, and volunteers to plan and promote fundraising events and campaigns that support the school and its students.
Sarah Neiderman
Treasurer
The Treasurer maintains all financial records for the PTO. Additionally, the Treasurer ensures that the PTO remains in good standing as a non-profit organization, pays bills and reimbursement, manages the PTO bank account, and provides cash boxes for PTO events.
Alli Pickett
Secretary
The Secretary is responsible for recording PTO board meeting minutes and providing minutes for PTO records.
Christine Bottomly
Webmaster/Social Media
The Webmaster maintains the PTO website and social media presence, taking information from all chairs
and board members to maintain current events, fundraisers, and PTO board listings.
Christine Bottomly,
Sarah Keysper-Gargiulo
Spirit Wear
The head of Spirit Wear maintains the relationship with the spirit wear vendor, collects and processes
spirit wear orders at events, and maintains communication with parents regarding orders.
Fatema Raza
Sunshine Parent
The Sunshine Parent coordinates gifts for teachers and staff to celebrate special events such as birthdays. The Sunshine Parent is also involved in events related to relationship building with teachers and staff, such as Staff Appreciation Week.
Kristina Brady,
Sarah Crider Venanzi,
Annette Riffle
Book Fair Parents
The Book Fair parents coordinate and schedule the book fair dates
for Fall and Spring with
Scholastic Books. They also help the teachers and students during the book fair to ensure a smooth shopping day.
Karen Ramon-Maldonado
Spanish Translator
The Translator translates flyers, documents, and social posts for PTO events, fundraisers, and announcements. Additionally, the Translator attends the PTO meetings and provides translation services as needed for attending parents.
Nancy Alamo
Picture Day Parents
Picture Day Parents coordinate and schedule picture days for Fall and Spring . They also help the
teachers and students during the book fair to ensure a smooth transition through the picture stations.