Board Members
The Van Zant PTO has six elected officials that preside over the Board and Committees.
All the position include attending and participating in monthly PTO meetings, board conversations and planning for the organization as a whole.
The officials are chosen by a nominating committee and elected each May by a majority vote present at the meeting. The 2024-2025 Van Zant PTO Board includes:
24-25 Board Members
Co-President
Melissa Gale
Run PTO monthly meetings, attend monthly district presidents’ meeting, and work with VPs, chairs and parents to fill open positions.
Co-President
Kristie Correll
Run PTO monthly meetings, attend monthly district presidents’ meeting, and work with VPs, chairs and parents to fill open positions.
Vice President - Committees
Christine Lydic
ptovpcomm@vanzantpto.org
Organize all volunteer efforts, including helping to form social event committees and managing volunteer inquiries on the website.
Vice President - Fundraising
Gabrielle Atkins
ptovpfund@vanzantpto.org
This position is responsible for planning all of the fundraising efforts of the PTO.
Vice President - Membership
Victoria Smith
ptovpmem@vanzantpto.org
Organize the annual PTO membership drive and the on-going process to encourage membership. Maintain membership records. Will Launch membership drive campaigns on the website and social media.
Treasurer
Melissa Nerney
The Treasurer manages the PTO’s finances. Main responsibilities include overseeing the budget and providing the board with monthly status reports, paying invoices and reimbursement requests, and working with the PTO’s CPA to file taxes and financial forms.
Recording Secretary
Sheena Heberlig
ptorecording@vanzantpto.org
Type monthly meeting minutes.
Corresponding Secretary
Cassie Burns
ptocorresp@vanzantpto.org
Sending out Thank you notes, Remind Me Text, Social Media post and Website.