COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION

COMMITTEE COMMITTEE DESCRIPTION MEMBERS

NAME
EVENTS The events committee will be help with the marketing and outreach Michelle Cook
(MARKETING & efforts to inform the school and larger community about the Cheree Williams
VOLUNTEER activities that the PTSA supports. The committee will also focus on Allison Blotzer
ORGANIZING) recruiting volunteers to help implement the events throughout the Chickaro Martin
year. Rebecca Hoffberg Phillips

SCHOOL This committee will focus on the PTSA’s efforts in enhancing the Shontae Harrell
CULTURE/ school’s culture. The committee will work with Ms. Benton in Chanel Smith
BEAUTIFICATION identifying areas of opportunities in: Madhura Valverde
- Afterschool programming (Hebrew enrichment for students Chickaro Martin
and parents; STEM programs; and arts) Clint McPherson
- Beautification projects (garden; wall arts; etc.) Jessica Rubin
Sandra Coley (Afterschool
Programming)
Zaneta Chambers

EXTERNAL This committee with focus on establishing a relationship with Sela’s

RELATIONS immediate community and working on solving common issues: Vicky McPherson
- Outreach to the neighboring community Bryan Lewis
- recycling opportunities—research whether the neighboring Nicole & Sankar Sitaraman
schools can pool resources to afford recycling Meti Zegeye

FUNDRAISING The committee will assist the PTSA’s fundraising efforts. In Donna Galloway-Byrd
conjunction with the events committee, the fundraising committee Shontae Harrell
will actively promote new fundraising activities and identify Chanel Smith
alternative funding sources. Nick Murphy
Cheree Williams
Jessica R. A. Blotzer
Meti Zegeye
Allison Blotzer

ROOM PARENTS This committee is responsible for liaising with the parents and the Chavonne ODom
teachers. The committee will thrive to encourage greater connection Madhura Valverde
and community by organizing outings and playdates. The committee Chanel Smith
will also assist the classrooms by ensuring that the teachers have the Chenee Williams
necessary tools/supplies to conduct their classes. Clint & Vicky McPherson
Rebecca Hoffberg Phillips
Lori Wilen
DIVERSE BY Sela’s commitment to creating the next generation of global leaders Cameron Brannum
DESIGN requires the community to also engage in discussion surrounding Chavonne Odom
diversity. This committee will assist the PTSA’s efforts to promote Madhura Valverde
conversations and learning opportunities about what diversity means Clint McPherson
for Sela (looking at implicit bias studies, race relations, etc.) Zaneta Chambers
Lori Wilen
SCHOOL LIBRARY Last year, the PTSA and school administration jumpstarted a Sela Chavonne Odom
Library project, which is still in its infancy. This year, the PTSA Zaneta Chambers
will take over the management and operation of the library. This Nick Murphy
committee will oversee the PTSA’s efforts in ensuring that the Sela
library is staffed and running.