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 2025-2026 |
- President: Kate Adams
- President Elect: Ansley Fuessner
- Vice President Community: Masheed Rockwell
- Vice President Events: Carson Lucas
- Vice President Cyclone Athletics: Richard McElroy
- Treasurer: Amanda Doherty
- Secretary: Abigail Speights
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PGPA Board 2025-2026
| Athletics |
- Fundraising: John Barnwell, Charles Darby, and Craig Sedmak
- Father’s Social Event Coordinator: Craig Sedmak
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| Events |
- PG Merchandise: Becky Lincoln and Morgan Marshall
- PG Community Event Transition Chair: Ellie Gray
- PG Community Event: Lauren Netter
- Halloween Carnival: Lisa McFadden, Louisa Villaneuve, and Laura Woodcock
- Holiday Festival: Maryann Mazurek, Geoffrey Chewing, and Marisa Lynch
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| Community Building |
- US Division Representative: Gretchen Naylor
- US Teacher Appreciation: Lauren Lail and Jessica Yarborough
- MS Representative: Megan Louis
- MS Teacher Appreciation: Fernanda Brewer and Angie Polk
- LS Representative: Jenny DeSart
- LS Teacher Appreciation: Chantal Byrne, Lara Harpe, Megan Lecholop
- 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 Johnson and Carolyn McChesney
- Holiday Meals: Blair Turner
- WATCH Community Chair: Becky Cheek
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Grade Level Reps
| Lower School |
- Grade 1: Rebecca Blackman Ramsay and Whitney Morrison
- Grade 2: Hunter Smythe, Liza Dick, Sonal Shah, and Legare Boulware
- Grade 3: Margaret Ann Siachos, Catherine Scarlett, and Tara Wooten
- Grade 4: Kate Johnson and Jamie Hill
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| Middle School |
- Grade 5: Kristin Gregory and Courtney Plotner
- Grade 6: Becky Cheek and Stacie Hollings
- Grade 7: Zainab Amani and Rachel Smith
- Grade 8: Lisa McElhaney, Rachel Anspach, and Nicole Palome
- 8th Grade Celebration Committee: Valerie Howell, Halle Kern, Sarah Neugebauer, Mary Haspel, and Lauren Little
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| Upper School |
- Grade 9: Katie Winters, Patti Wilbourne, and Maggie Bullwinkel
- Grade 10: Julie Scarafile, Maxine Miller, and Jorie Stryker
- Grade 11: Patty Leahy and Martina Fetten
- Grade 12: Whitney Holzer, Elizabeth Marchant, Sam Sidney, Emily Molten, Phoebe Mendez, Lucy Freeman, and Harriett Gaddy
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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 or Middle School Chaplain, Abbie Panuccio at apanuccio@portergaud.edu to learn more.
