PTA Board 2022-2023
PRESIDENT- Lena Wiegering
HOMETOWN: Bremerton, WA
ALMA MATER: University of Washington (Go Dawgs!)
KIDS: Isaac (4th) and Isabel (10th)
CURRENT JOB: Sr. Manager Americas Cloud Provider Marketing at VMware
HOBBIES: So Many! I love spending time with my kids, watching movies, the Seahawks, the Huskies, playing soccer, hiking, camping and volunteering with the PTA
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Puerto Vallarta, MX and Beverly Beach, OR
WHY PTA?: I love being a part of the PTA and giving my time because of the great people I get to meet and spend time with, the chance to get to know Briarwood staff inside and outside the classroom, and help enrich the lives of Briarwood students.
SECRETARY- Jen Ferris Gardiner
HOMETOWN: Balikpapan, Indonesia
ALMA MATER: University of Washington and Washington State University
KIDS: Lachlan (4th) and Mason (9th)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Archaeologist
HOBBIES: Cooking, hiking, kayaking, camping, traveling, movies
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii and Disneyworld
WHY PTA?: PTA is a wonderful avenue to provide support, engagement, and enrichment to our Briarwood students. I'm excited to be involved with the PTA!
TREASURER- Megan Raak
HOMETOWN: Swanton, Vermont
ALMA MATER: University of Evansville
KIDS: Chael (7th), Ben (5th), Joss (3rd)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Physical Therapy
HOBBIES: Downhill Skiing
WHY PTA?: Love to be involved with my boys' educational experience.
VP OF COMMUNICATIONS- Kelly Sanford
HOMETOWN: Spokane, Wa
ALMA MATER: University of Washington
KIDS: Hayden (2nd) and Andie (2nd)
CURRENT OR PRE-KID JOB: Preschool Teacher
HOBBIES: Reading, spending tine with friends, biking, paddle boarding
WHY PTA: Building Community!
VP FAMILY NIGHTS - Katie Moller
HOMETOWN: Issaquah, Wa
ALMA MATER: Western Washington Univeristy
KIDS: Avery (5th) and Zoe (2nd)
CURRENT OR PRE-KID JOB: Specialist Project Coordinator for Influence the Choice
HOBBIES: Swimming and Hiking
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii
WHY PTA?: Community
CO-VP of Programs - Inga Anderson
HOMETOWN: Chisinau, Moldova (Eastern Europe)
ALMA MATER: Moldova State University
KIDS: Juliette (2nd grade), Daniel (10th grade)
CURRENT or PREVIOUS JOB: Sr. Technical Program Manager
HOBBIES: running, hiking, travelling, spending time with family and friends
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: somewhere in the mountains
WHY PTA?: I want to be involved and help kids have a happy and enriching experience in school.
CO-VP of Programs - Merrilee Brandt
HOMETOWN: Newcastle, WA
ALMA MATER: University of Washington
KIDS: Jacob (4th) and Brendan (2nd)
CURRENT JOB: Audiologist
HOBBIES: Cooking for people I love and gardening!
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii and Leavenworth
WHY PTA?: To give the best possible experience to the kids and to build community!
VP OF FUNDRAISING- Tori Rentfro
HOMETOWN: St. Louis, Mo
KIDS: Lydia (7th) and Wilhelm (3rd)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Financial Planning
HOBBIES: arts & crafts, video games
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii or camping
WHY PTA?: I love helping in my kids school. Fun meeting new people.
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STAFF LIAISON- Reanne Nakapaahu
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!