Leadership
2020-21 Executive Board
President
Nicole Di Resta
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- Mother of three children, one at Churchill, one at Cabin John, and one at Seven Locks.
- We have been in the Churchill cluster for 7 years and I have volunteered in numerous roles inside the classrooms, on field trips, Girl Scout leader, and as a Cluster Coordinator for the Churchill Cluster.
- For the past year, I was one of the VP’s on the Cabin John PTSA leading such efforts as after school activities and the SchoolKidz Supply drive.
- My professional career has been spent working for and with Congress and the Executive Branch on a variety of issues.
- I am looking forward to continuing the work with Cabin John and the school community to create opportunities for students and the school, share information, and become involved in a number of school efforts.
1st Vice President
Chris Engel
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- Father of two boys: Lucca (7th grade at Cabin John) and David (10th grade at Wootton)
- We enjoy volunteering in various community and school events – Terps Against Hunger, field trips, Outdoor Ed, International Night, AFS and pretty much any activity involving our two boys
- My professional career has been spent at Verizon, where I have worked for the past 20 years in various roles in management on the wireline and network side of the business
- I’m excited about supporting the Cabin John school community in my new role on the PTSA
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2nd Vice President
Jennifer Sprague-Hilderbrand
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- I have five children: Kendall (7th Grade) and Warner (6th Grade) at Cabin John, Tripp (7th Grade) and Anna (4th Grade) in the Heyfield Virginia School District and Bennett (16 months).
- Over the years, I have had the pleasure of volunteering as room parent, a chaperone on various field trips, and participating during the yearly school book sale.
- My professional career has been spent working for various government agencies. Since 2005, I have worked at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Weather Service.
- While the five kids and full-time job keep me busy, I truly believe staying involved in my children’s school and various activities is so important for them and the community in which they belong. I am excited to participate on the PTA and join the wonderful team at Cabin John!
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Treasurer
Amy Lolley
Secretary
Geeta de Silva
1st Delegate
2nd Delegate
Camille Faybi
Committees
COMMITTEE or POSITION
2020-21 CHAIR(S)
DESCRIPTION
After School Activities
*OPEN*
Plan, organize, market special after school programs
Book Fair
Yen Wang
Organize book fair: negotiate contract, volunteers -One book fair planned for 2020-21
Churchill Cluster Coordinator
*OPEN*
Coordinate with Churchill cluster; MCCPTA position
Community Service Days
Organize community service (SSL) volunteer days for CJMS students, staff and families
Communications Chair
Coordinates all announcements and posts them to the PTSA website through an intuitive WordPress editor. All posts will get disseminated automatically as a weekly email to subscribers. Maintains the events listings on the PTSA website calendar. Web skills NOT necessary. Training provided if requested. Help post upcoming events and articles of interest to our community on the CJMS FB page
Directory
*OPEN*
Coordinate production of Student Directory
GT Liaison
Jeff Lolley
Advocate for GT issues.
International Night
Beatriz Engel, Qing Yu
Organize CJMS International Night – celebration of cultures!
First Lego League
*OPEN*
Parent run activity
Nominating Committee
Need 3 volunteers to start work in February 2021
3 volunteers to help vet a board for the upcoming year
Odyssey of the Mind school coordinator
*OPEN*
Liaison between Odyssey of the Mind and school, coordinating teacher(s), students and materials for competition
Principal’s Teas
*OPEN*
Arrange the three grade-level Principal’s Teas
Reflections Art Contest
Promote, oversee and coordinate Reflections Art program; well suited to an “artsy” volunteer
Restaurant Night Spirit Night
Organize, promote and run 2-3 local restaurant spirit nights
Safety Chair
Nkem Okeme
Liaison with MCPS and CJMS for concerns over school safety
School Supply Kit Fundraiser
Erica Schwartz
Manage School Supply Kit fundraiser
School Store Chair
Cher Serhal
Manage store inventory and coordinate volunteers
Speaker Chair
Rachael Decosta
Arrange for speakers for the PTSA meetings
Special Community Liaison
Work with counseling office to coordinate school supply drives, coat drives, etc.
Special Needs Liaison
Keep PTSA members informed of important items for our Special Needs community
Staff Appreciation Week
Coordinate and run Teacher Appreciation Week for CJMS staff in May
Staff Breakfast for Back to School
Coordinate and run event the day before school starts
Staff/Teacher cookie buffet
Kemi Macaulay
Plan and organize event for teachers and staff in December
SGA Coordinator
Ms. Keller
Liaison between SGA and PTSA
Volunteer Coordinator
*OPEN*
Keep list of and reach out to members of the community who can help with events
Back to School Picnic/Social
Possible need, depends on COVID restrictions
Organize back to school event in early September
Wootton Coordinator
Camille Fayibi
Coordinate with Wootton cluster; MCCPTA position
