Meet the 2021-2022 PTA Board
NAME: Lena Wiegering
PRESIDENT: President
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
FAVORTIE 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.
NAME: Jen Ferris Gardiner
POSITION: Secretary
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!
NAME: Megan Raak
POSITION: Treasurer
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.
NAME: Chrislyn Johnson
POSITION: VP of Communications
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!
NAME: Katie Moller
POSITION: Co-VP Family Nights
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
NAME: Kelly Sanford
POSITION: Co-Vp Family Nights
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!
NAME: Jessica Ball
POSITION: VP of Fundraising
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
POSITION: VP Art Program
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.
NAME: Nicole Jacobs
POSITION: Membership
HOMETOWN: Renton, Wa
ALMA MATER: University of Washington
KIDS: Bodie (4th) and Charlotte (3rd)
CURRENT JOB: Sr. Biz Analyst
HOBBIES: Traveling, Home Improvement Projects
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Mexico!
WHY PTA?: Love Briarwood and the experience my kids are having. Want to support!
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!
