MDE Committee Chairs 2024-25
Advertising and Sponsorship … Create a list of sponsorship opportunities for the school and coordinate with corporate donors.
- Jamie Burns
Annual Fund… Coordinates the annual underwriting campaign and keeps records of underwriting contributions. Annual funds go directly to the school to bridge budget gaps.
- Kalynn Swinbank
- Andrea Miller
- Andrea Ganzinotti
Auction… Come join the Memorial Drive Elementary faculty, staff and parents at this year’s auction. The auction is the school’s primary fundraiser. It will include a live auction featuring grade projects, a silent auction, class projects, dinner and dancing. This year's auction is in November!
- Stacy Johnson
- Kim Kanaly
- Claire Kruse
- Mimi Meacham
Book Fair… The Book Fair is a great way to contribute to our library, add to your personal library shelves, and volunteer directly with the students.
- Molly Weisselberg
- Angela Sims
- Sarah Kamel
Cultural Arts/International Day… Explore and learn about the cultures of our MDE Community. The event highlights different cultures, customs and foods from around the world.
- Audra Jain
- Emily Saab
- Hollie West
Dad’s Club… Fellowship among men in the Memorial Drive Elementary Community and to raise funds for the support of the MDE community. Coordinate MDE field usage and host social events
- Juan Carlos
D.A.R.E... A drug prevention program to 5th graders that includes the end of the year picnic and MVPD involvement
- Lydia Holland
- Kimberly Wexler
Directory Chair… Coordinates MDE Directory
- Ellen Sweet
Enrichment Coordinator… Enhancing the educational experience of students by organizing and implementing various enrichment programs, activities, and events.
- Candace Mullervy
Fall Festival… Coordinates a Halloween themed evening event for students and the community.
- Michelle Williams
- Liz Crawley
- Bran Battista
- Leslie Denby
- Lindley Amarantos
Field Day… Students participate in a variety of athletic activities and show their school pride. This event is held during the school day.
- Melissa Morgan
- Lydia Holland
- Stacie Lalendorff
Fifth Grade Graduation/Top Dogs... Multiple activities and events for our 5th GradeTop Dogs
- Amy Reeves
- Kacey Riley
Finance Audit and Review… End of the Year PTA Audit
- Jill Naponic
Financial Review Chair … Receivers and reviews monthly PTA statements
- Liz Crawley
Gallery Night… Setting up art and student work display in the hallway and cafeteria. Assists the Art Teacher in setting up Gallery Night.
- Whitney Janke
Gardening Committee… The garden committee is in charge of maintaining MDE garden beds and potted plants around the school.
- Anna DeLeon
- Amanda Lundquist
Grandparents' Day... Grandparents and special friends are invited to join students for doughnuts in the cafeteria before experiencing the "morning meeting" classroom environment. A special presentation about Memorial Drive Elementary will follow for grandparents and special friends to learn more about the school.
- Katie Newtown
- Kacey Riley
GT Parent Advisory Committee Rep... Is the MDE liaison with the SBISD’s Office of Advanced Academic Affairs (AAS).
- Bran Battista
Guidance Counselor Liaison… Assists Counselor with Red Ribbon Week, Safety Patrol, Kindness Week, GenTex Week and GT/PGP Services
- Stacie Lalendorff
- Bran Battista
Hands on Science (HOS)... Students in 4th & 5th grades receive enrichment in their science classes through hands-on experiences in physical science, anatomy, physiology, and dissection. Parent volunteers assist students.
- Kim Martin
- Lauren Moncrief
Healthy Lifestyles... Promotes healthy eating habits at school lunches and health conscious events such as Bike to School Day.
- Amber Lewis
Heroes/Special Lunches… Coordinates the annual Lunch with Heroes – remembering 9/11 and honoring our local heroes.
- Emily Marye
- Tori Fitzpatrick
Homeroom Parent Coordinator…Each class has a parent volunteer who is the liaison between the teacher and parents and assists the teacher with classroom activities (as needed). Responsibilities include recruiting parent volunteers for class parties and events, coordinating recognition of teacher birthdays, and communicating volunteer opportunities for events such as Family Fair and Cougar Carnival. Room parents are selected the first week of school from those parents who express interest by returning the room parent selection form.
- Whitney Boiling
Kinder Meet and Greet… Coordinates Kinder Event in the Spring for incoming Kindergarteners and their families
- Jihye Deveau
Library Coordinator… Coordinating Library Volunteers
- Mary Dalton
- Jill Naponic
Newsletter… Write and distribute weekly MDE PTA Newsletter
- Lauren Barker
Rafflemania… Rafflemania is a fun week at MDE that includes a giant raffle with fun prizes. All proceeds support the PTA.
- Amy Despot
- Kelly Horton
Running Club… Coordinates with the Health and Fitness staff to facilitate morning running club
- Amber Lewis
Social Media Director… Creates content and runs MDE social platforms
- Amanda Lundquist
Makers Faire… This event encourages fourth and fifth grade students to think like young scientists. It culminates with a viewing by all the classes and an evening viewing by family and friends.
- Lisa Dillon
PTA Webmaster… Update the MDE PTA website with PTA resources, forms, board information, and calendar information.
- Candace Mullervy
Room Parent Chairs… Each class has a parent volunteer who is the liaison between the teacher and parents and assists the teacher with classroom activities (as needed). Responsibilities include recruiting parent volunteers for class parties and events, coordinating recognition of teacher birthdays, and communicating volunteer opportunities for MDE events
- Whitney Boiling
SBEF Liaison… Representative to Spring Branch Education Foundation. Attend SBEF meeting in September, Bright Stars in February.
School Supplies… Coordinates school supply bundles
- Lauren Barker
Sister School Liaison... Organizes events throughout the school year for our sister school, Hollibrook Elementary.
- Anna Williamson
- Lindsey Macomber
Spelling Bee… 3rd – 5th graders compete in classroom bees in October. The top speller from each classroom bee, plus a few additional top spellers from each grade, advance to the school-wide bee in December. Winners of the school-wide bee advance to the district-level bee in late January or early February.
- Lynn Ludeke
Spirit Store And Design Chairs... Coordinate the online store sales of all MDE spirit items.
- Chloe Hotze
- Leslie Denby
Staff Appreciation Week…Coordinates Staff appreciation week in May
- Mimi Meacham
- Whitney Boiling
Staff Monthly Lunches… Plans teacher appreciation lunches several times a year.
- Whitney Janke
- Currie Rice
Talent Show… Coordinates the spring talent show.
- Emily Saab
- Jessica Gentry
Yearbook... The yearbook contains photos of individual students, class groups, school functions and PTA activities. The books will be delivered to the students in May.
- Sarah Fargason
