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


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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!