Strengthening Relationships Between Parents, Faculty, Students, and Administrators
The mission of the PGPA is to:
- Build community among families through special events and volunteer opportunities.
- Support school-wide initiatives that connect and educate our parents and caregivers.
- Raise funds that support school programs.
The Porter-Gaud experience is enhanced when our parents share their talents and time with our community. We encourage you to get involved!
Leadership
| PGPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2026-2027 |
- President: Ansley Feussner
- President Elect: Fernanda Brewer
- Vice President Community: Masheed Rockwell
- Vice President Events: Carson Lucas
- Vice President Cyclone Athletics: Richard McElroy
- Treasurer: Anne Jackson
- Secretary: Lisa McFadden
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PGPA Board 2026-2027
| Athletics |
- Concessions: Craig Sedmak
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| Events |
- PG Merchandise: Laura Barnhart and Lauren Little
- 2028 Spring Party: Hunter Smythe and Taylor Blades
- Halloween Carnival: Louisa Villaneuve, Laura Woodcock, Margaret Rogers, and Carrie Little
- Holiday Festival: Maryann Mazurek and Marisa Lynch
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| Community Building |
- US Division Representative: Kirstin Gregory and Marisa Hoyt
- US Teacher Appreciation: Lauren Lail and Jessica Yarborough
- MS Representative: Megan Louis
- MS Teacher Appreciation: Sarah Wendell, Paige Wilbur, Anna Maria Kammeyer
- LS Representative: Jenny DeSart
- LS Teacher Appreciation: Lara Harpe, Cate Leatherman, Lindsay Marko, and Katie Burris
- Facilities/Dining Appreciation: Kathleen Hodgson, Kelley Bogdan, Lisa Roy
- Faith / Moms in Prayer: Adria Rhoads and Whitney Morrison
- Families for Cultural and Community Engagement: Helen Michael and Shana Swain
- Jewish Life Families: Rachel Anspach and Abby Leibowitz
- Family Wellness: Emily Giarrocco and Anne Anderson
- Holiday Meals: Blair Turner
- WATCH Community Chair: Becky Cheek and Catherine Scarlett
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Grade Level Reps
| Lower School |
- Grade 1: Lisa Ward
- Grade 2: Elizabeth Warren
- Grade 3: Trishna Patel
- Grade 4: Katie Lansbury
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| Middle School |
- Grade 5: Maria Darby and Nicole Codell
- Grade 6: Whitney Stovall and Dawn Manigault
- Grade 7: Jasmine Dutton and Jennifer Axmacher
- Grade 8: Emily Canard and Weslee Rowe
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| Upper School |
- Grade 9:
- Grade 10:
- Grade 11:
- Grade 12: Kacie Highsmith, Nicole Ferraro, Jennifer Black, Jessica Yarborough, Kristen Wisner, Tris Miles, Avery Smith, and Gretchen Naylor
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Community Support Committees
These committees partner with a school faculty or administrator to host events that help develop awareness and empathy while also recognizing the appreciation we have for our unique community.
- Families for Cultural and Community Engagement
- Jewish Life Families
- Family Wellness
The Family Wellness team works with school administrators, deans, and counselors to select wellness speakers, panel discussions, recommended blogs, articles, and books as resources for parents.
Faith
Moms In Prayer
Moms In Prayer is an international organization with a vision that every school in the world would be covered with prayer. Starting in September, we will meet every Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. to intercede on behalf of our children and school through prayer.
We invite all mothers to join us in Washington Hall anytime! Feel free to visit momsinprayer.org or, if you have any questions, email Adria Rhoads at adriahat@hotmail.com.
Resources for Parents/Student Organizations
- Vestry: Porter-Gaud's Vestry Program invites students into the life of Christ and his love for the world. Contact Head Chaplain, The Rev. Palmer Kennedy, at pkennedy@portergaud.edu.
