About Our PTA
The Ocean Beach Elementary PTA is made up of hard-working parents and teachers who pool our talents to organize enriching activities for students and raise money to support our school. The board members and committee chairs listed below have volunteered their time to provide leadership this year. Get to know our names and faces, and feel free to ask us questions.
Interested in open board positions? We are always looking for people who want to get more involved at the school. Get in touch with us!
PTA Officers: 2022-2023 School Year
President: Jessica Hernandez
Executive Vice President: OPEN
obeptaexvicepresident@gmail.com
Treasurer: Anna Lamanna
Secretary: Melinda Therkalsen
VP of Memberships: Ellen Chang-Weidig
VP of Volunteers: Stephanie Logan
Committee Chairs
Expressive Kids: Stephanie Trimis
obeptaexpressivekids@gmail.com
Academic Achievers: Chris Rascon
obeptaacademicachievers@gmail.com
Community Builders: Rachel Hawk
obeptacommunitybuilders@gmail.com
Healthy Choices: Brittany Sarnoski
obeptahealthychoices@gmail.com
Logo Wear Lead: Kate Belmont
Committees (E.A.C.H.)
Expressive Kids: The leader for this committee handles all things art. OB Elementary has a strong arts program that relies on art-related fundraisers such as the Spring Open House Carnival and Performance Nights. The committee leader is expected to be available for PTA board meetings to report on events and new ideas for this committee.
Academic Achievers: The leader for this group is responsible for the organizing of all fundraisers and events related to academics, such as Family Science Night and book fairs. The committee leader is expected to be available for PTA board meetings to report on events and new ideas for this committee.
Community Builders: This committee leader is responsible for creating and maintaining business relationships for donations within the OB community and heads up events like Fall Festival, Skate for the Kids Day and Holiday Float Decoration. Community Builders is also responsible for setting up family dining night locations for the 3rd Thursday of each school month. The committee leader is expected to be available for PTA board meetings to report on events and new ideas for this committee.
Healthy Choices: Healthy Choices' big event is the annual Jog-a-Thon. This committee also represents our school garden and Running Club. They coordinate Friday Pops on Fridays. The committee leader is expected to be available for PTA board meetings to report on events and new ideas for this committee.
