The Parents and Teachers of Buena Vista Horace Mann (BVHM PTA) is an all-volunteer group of parents, teachers, and community members who work together to positively impact the lives of the children and families of Buena Vista Horace Mann a bilingual, bicultural K-8 Community school (BVHM).
Our objectives are to:
- Encourage school community, spirit, and pride through special events planned throughout the year.
- Aid students, faculty, staff, and families by providing volunteer and financial support to further the mission of BVHM and secure for all youth the highest advantages in education.
- To promote communication and strengthen relationships between home and school, that parents, teachers and administration may cooperate effectively in the education of children and youth.
- To advocate for the betterment of our school and community and provide a forum for community members to share information on issues that impact our community.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization so all donations are tax deductible. We meet monthly and provide leadership for school community events and fundraisers. Join us!
Current Leadership/Contacts
| Name / Nombre | Role / Papel | Email / Correo Electrónico |
| Naomi Jelks | Co-Presidentes | bvhmpresident@gmail.com |
| Angeles Hernandez* Erika McDonald |
mariahernandezcamacho@gmail.com erika@dolorespark.org |
| Mark McCaustland Katie Taylor |
Treasurer/ tesorero | bvhmptatesorero@gmail.com |
| Marisa Zuzga | Parliamentarian/ Parlamentaria | marisa@zuzga.com |
| OPEN | Fundraising/procuración | |
| Annabrooke Temple | Fill The Jar Fundraiser/ colíder de llenar el jarrito |
annabrooke.temple@gmail.com |
| Bernice Casey | Fill The Jar Finance Lead / colíder de llenar el jarrito |
bernicemcasey@gmail.com |
| Erika McDonald | Kermes School Carnival/ Kermes | erika@dolorespark.org |
| Naomi Jelks | Read-a-thon Lead/Maratón de lectura | bvhmpresident@gmail.com |
| Shelia Nickolopoulos | Grant Leads/ líder de las becas | sheila_curtis@hotmail.com |
| Communications Committee | ||
| Bernice Casey | Kinder Tour Lead/ líder de las giras de kínder |
tourbvhm@gmail.com |
| OPEN | Room Parent Coordinator/ coordinador de los padres del salón |
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| OPEN | Room Parent Coordinator */ coordinador de los padres del salón |
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| Whitney Rowe* | Teacher Representative/ Representante de los maestros |
email Whitney |
| OPEN | Tech Lead/Coordinator/ líder de tecnología |
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| Rebecca Page | SCRIP Program Lead / líder de programa Scrip |
rebeccap@gmail.com |
| OPEN | T-shirt Lead /líder de vestidos |
*Spanish speaker