PTA Board 2020-2021
THANKS FOR STOPPING BY TO MEET THE PTA BOARD! WE ARE STILL LOOKING TO FILL THE VP OF PROGRAMS CHAIR POSITION. WE ARE ALL EAGER TO MEET YOU AND WORK WITH YOU TO SERVE OUR BRIARWOOD ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY!
PRESIDENT- Lena Wiegering
HOMETOWN: Bremerton, WA
ALMA MATER: University of Washington (Go Dawgs!)
KIDS: Isaac 3rd grade and Isabel 9th grade
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 (3rd) and Mason (8th)
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 (6th), Ben (4th), Joss (2nd)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Physical Therapy
HOBBIES: Downhill Skiing
WHY PTA?: Love to be involved with my boys' educational experience.
VP OF COMMUNICATIONS- Chrislyn Johnson
HOMETOWN: Tacoma, Wa
ALMA MATER: Washington State University
KIDS: Holland (4th), Bennett (3rd), Cameron (Kindergarten), and Brooklyn (3 years old)
CURRENT or PRE-KID JOB: Stay-at-home mom
HOBBIES: Running, biking, art, baking, reading
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Hawaii and Suncadia
WHY PTA?: My mom was very involved in the PTA when I was a child. This left a lasting impression of the importance of parent volunteers. Once my kids entered school, I could not wait to get involved!
CO-VP FAMILY NIGHT- Katie Moller
HOMETOWN: Issaquah, Wa
ALMA MATER: Western Washington Univeristy
KIDS: Avery (4th) and Zoe (1st)
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 FAMILY NIGHT- Kelly Sanford
HOMETOWN: Spokane, Wa
ALMA MATER: University of Washington
KIDS: Andie and Hayden (1st)
CURRENT OR PRE-KID JOB: Preschool Teacher
HOBBIES: Reading, spending tine with friends, biking, paddle boarding
WHY PTA: Building Community!
VP OF FUNDRAISING- Jessica Ball
HOMETOWN: Arlington Heights, IL
ALMA MATER: Iowa State University
KIDS: Adelyn (2nd) and Charlotte (Pre-K)
CURRENT OR PRE-KID JOB: Boeing engineer "retired 2019"
HOBBIES: Parenting
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Disneyland and San Diego
WHY PTA?: Build Community
HOMETOWN: St. Louis, Mo
KIDS: Lydia (6th) and Wilhelm (2nd)
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.
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!