2026-2027 Executive Committee
Below are the elected officials for the 2026-2027 PTA Executive Committee
President
Jeannette Fusia
Co-Vice Presidents
Susan Webster
Co-Vice Presidents
Shanta Shaver
Treasurer
Kaliah Ferguson
Secretary
Courtney Culver
PTA Sub-Committees
Our sub-committees are run by members of the executive committee, along with parent and school volunteers. Please see the descriptions below for an overview of the function of each committee. If you are interested in being part of one of our committees, please email us at smokeriseespta@gmail.com. You must be a current, paid, member of the PTA in order to hold a seat on one of the committees.
Partnerships & Fundraising Committee
The Partners & Fundraising Committee will assist with overseeing the existing partnerships and responsible for signing up additional sponsorships to keep our PTA thriving. Additionally, this committee will be the brainstorming team around fundraising initiatives to help generate money for the PTA, including donations.
Event Planning Committee
The Events Committee will be responsible for the planning and execution of all PTA- sponsored events this year. This committee handles all aspects of event planning including logistics, safety and compliance, recruiting volunteers, vendor management, scheduling and decorating.
Reflections Committee
The annual Reflections Art program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life. Each year students in pre-K through 12th grade create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. This years theme is titled "What My Culture Means to Me" The Reflections Committee will work with the school and students surrounding the promotion of the program, as well as handling the submission of all entries. Additionally, they will be responsible for reviewing all entries and selecting a winner at the close of the program.
Connections Committee
The Connections Committee will work closely with the staff, administration, and parents at Smoke Rise Elementary School to share communications and calendar updates. They will assist with teacher-led projects such as room parent coordination and projects that may require volunteers or chaperones. They will also assist with the location of and referral of programs that may benefit the families of Smoke Rise Elementary.