Riverside School PTA

Committee Members and Chairs

2023-2024

Co-Presidents

Clare Johnson & Betsy McIntyre

Gordon Beinstein, Interim Principal

Mary Dolan Collette, Interim Assistant Principal

Fionnuala Browning, VP Teachers

The PTA delivers its full slate of events, programs, and initiatives. To achieve this, we rely on a robust group of volunteers. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, please consider investing some of your time to benefit your child's elementary school experience. It's a great way to get involved, make an impact, and get to know more families.

Class Parents

VP Kelsey Mayhall, riversideclassparents@gmail.com

If you are interested in any of the positions below, please email Kelsey.

Band Coordinator Grade 4	Suman Ganesh
Band Coordinator Grade 5	Heather DeVries
Chorus Coordinator Grade 4	Molly Campinell
Chorus Coordinator Grade 5	Jenni Reynolds
Beginner Orchestra Coordinator	Jess Bernstein, Jessica Rickert
Adv Orchestra Coordinator	Heather Niemeyer, Ann Stedman
Lead Class Parents Grade 5	Heather DeVries & Lindsay Melcher
Riverside Reporter
Student Council Coordinator	Luisa Arevalo, Laura Elezaj
Riverside Rangers Coordinator	Adam Potter, Jillian Storms

Communications & Technology

VPs Carey Bisbee & Heeyoon Slater, riversideschoolcommunications@gmail.com

Graphic Designer	Jim Muchmore
Publicity	Amina Graham
Events Photographer	Dru Gearhart
Media Manager	Anne Goffin
Peek at the Week	Heather Niemeyer, Jamie Walker
Digital Communications	Stirling Eads, Erica Iles
Website Content	Stirling Eads, Anne Goffin, Erica Iles, Jamie Walker
Special Projects	Erin Teske, Matt Mitro
Web Team	Carey Bisbee, Heeyoon Slater

Community

VP Jaclyn Glazer, riversideschoolcommunity@gmail.com

Art Show/Display	Ashley Colognesi, Lynn Fein
Bulletin Board	Kim Halperin, Alexandra Saltis
Safety	Sean Sullivan
Boo Bash	Kerry Cox, Holly Harlow
Veterans Day	Lindsay Dalton, Susan Matsko, Maureen Stanley
Mini Events	Amanda Kennedy, Brenna Rhone
Playground/Recess	Karen Sutton
Community Service	Wendy Browning-Lynch, Alston Calabrese
Holidays for Haiti	Jeannie Cunnion
School Spirit Chair	Kim Halperin, Alexandra Saltis
Winter Musical Co-Chairs	Jenni Reynolds, Tom Wallace

Health & Wellness

VP Hillary Harper, riversideschoolwellness@gmail.com

Green Schools	Caroline Viefers, [Open Role] (Co-Chairs)
Garden	Sharon Elkayam, Laura Luckenbach (Co-Chairs)
Beautification	Kate Jamieson, Heeyoon Slater
Wellness	Kimberly McConnell, Diana Mehlman (Co-Chairs)
Allergy Awareness Chair	Allison Minde
School Liaision	School Nurse

Enrichment/Education

VP Luisa Lander, riversideschooleducation@gmail.com

ALP Building Representative	Jamie Walker
ALP Grade 2 Representative
ALP Grade 3 Representative	Anne Akyuz
ALP Grade 4 Representative	Jess Fenton
ALP Grade 5 Representative	Lauren Cuneo
Arts Field Day Committee	Becca Chodos, Nicole Spayde
Arts Enrichment Programs	Jocelyn Michels (Chair), Kate Cole, Allie Hilton, Melinda O'Laughlin
Riverside Rhythms	Stacey Delikat, Stephanie Fieldston
Math Marathon	Lauren Ellis, Mrudula Madkaikar
Science Enrichment Programs	Alyssa Langel, Hollen Spatz (Co-Chairs)
STEM Fair	Robyn Baldwin, Kelly Kessler
SIP/Academic Excellence	Jess Fenton
Summer Read Initiative	Allie Hilton, Greer Williams
Digital Learning Environment	Alyssa Langel

Family/District Liaison

VP Virginia Lockhart, riversideschoolfamily@gmail.com

Afters	Virginia Lockhart, Jessica Dunne, Kim Treibick
ESOL Liaison	Adriana Carpio
New Family Orientation	Kristen Addeo, Kimberly McConnell
Ropes Wall of Respect	Becca Chodos, Sue Wilmot
Special Education Support (SES)	Laura Luckenbach, Adriana Carpio
Early Morning Program	Melissa Goldstein, Anne Akyuz
Hospitality	Kelly Kessler, Sue Wilmot
School Photos	Holly Harlow, Stephanie Fieldston
Lost & Found	Natalie Razov, Rachel Sbano

Fundraising

VP Lindsey Cooper, riversideschoolfundraising@gmail.com

Book Fair	Laura Luckenbach, Kim Treibick (Co-Chairs)
Fall Fundraiser	Laura Garcia, Morgan Gilbert, Allie Hilton (Co-Chairs)
Pizza Bingo	Lindsey Kintner, Kelly Vives
School Apparel	Jackie Dowling, Yvonne Ormerod
School Supplies	Sharon Elkayam, Jenn Lacovara
Riverside Run	Emily Trammell, Megan Wren (Co-Chairs)