Want to know a little about your PTA Board?
We sat down together and came up with a few questions to help you get to know us all better.
NAME: Jasmine Brothers
POSITION: President
HOMETOWN: Kirkland, WA
ALMA MATER: Bellevue College
KIDS: Connor (7th), Devlin (5th)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Project Administrator at a Land Development Firm
HOBBIES: Gardening, reading, watching movies with my family
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Ocean Shores
SOMETHING NOBODY KNOWS: I constantly make up silly songs using melodies from mainstream music. My husband finds it annoying, but my kids get a kick out of it.
WHY PTA?: I want to be involved with my kids' school and I want to make new friends.
NAME: Ben Mathis
POSITION: Treasurer
HOMETOWN: Interlachen, FL
ALMA MATER: University of Florida
KIDS: Vivian (8th) and Gordon (3rd)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Currently I am a stay at home dad.
HOBBIES: Reading, jogging, swimming, water skiing, watching TV
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii
SOMETHING NOBODY KNOWS: I'd love to write a children's book.
WHY PTA?: I want to stay informed about the happenings at school, and meet new people.
NAME: Kristi Isaacs
POSITION: VP of Communications
HOMETOWN: Brookville, IN
ALMA MATER: Indiana University
KIDS: Audrey (7th) Camille (5th)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Mom, Pre: Sales/Marketing
HOBBIES: Cooking, reading, hiking
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Anna Maria Island, FL
SOMETHING NOBODY KNOWS: I used to teach dance
WHY PTA?: Meet new people
NAME: Megan Raak
POSITION: Secretary
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NAME: Rosie O'Keefe
POSITION: VP Art Program
HOMETOWN: Issaquah, Washington
ALMA MATER: Washington state university
KIDS: Lily (8), Maggi (8), Brady (6)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Former first grade teacher
HOBBIES: arts, crafts, working out, decorating, organizing, cake decorating, baking and sewing
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Disneyland, Santa Monica, Puget Sound, Suncadia
SOMETHING NOBODY KNOWS: I did ballet starting at age 3 but ended up quitting to be on Liberty high school Drill Team when I was 16
WHY PTA?: I love being involved in my children’s school and Briarwood is a very special place to be! I also love teaching, especially art and have loved being a docent for both my girls the past two years. It is so much fun to get messy with art supplies and watch the kids create amazing masterpieces!
NAME: Reanne Nakapaahu
POSITION: Staff Liaison
HOMETOWN: Kaneohe, Hawaii
ALMA MATER: James B. Castle High School, WSU
KIDS: All of my students!
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Music Teacher
HOBBIES: Watching movies, long drives with loud music, softball, marching band, attending concerts and random adventures
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii (since I also visit my family)
SOMETHING NOBODY KNOWS: I hate seafood
WHY PTA?: PTA is amazing because they do an glorious job with supporting our teachers, staff and students. The PTA hosts fun events, assists with programs and are always present with volunteering. I am proud to be a PTA member!