Look for our smiling faces around the school!
President: Brooke Fortier
ballantynepta@gmail.com
Brooke is brand new to the PTA Board having stepped up as President with no formal PTA leadership experience, so please "bear" with her as she learns the job! Her motivation for joining this team was that she has been a parent at BES since 2013 when her oldest son entered Kindergarten and is a firm believer in supporting her neighborhood schools and community. She is an avid runner having completed several races including the Boston Marathon in 2019. If you see her running on the streets of Ballantyne, please beep and wave! In addition to exercise, Brooke loves watching her two boys play their various sports, reading, and sweeping up dog hair. She’s looking forward to serving the parents, teachers, and students at BES - if you see her in the hallways please stop and introduce yourself.
ballantynepta@gmail.com
Brooke is brand new to the PTA Board having stepped up as President with no formal PTA leadership experience, so please "bear" with her as she learns the job! Her motivation for joining this team was that she has been a parent at BES since 2013 when her oldest son entered Kindergarten and is a firm believer in supporting her neighborhood schools and community. She is an avid runner having completed several races including the Boston Marathon in 2019. If you see her running on the streets of Ballantyne, please beep and wave! In addition to exercise, Brooke loves watching her two boys play their various sports, reading, and sweeping up dog hair. She’s looking forward to serving the parents, teachers, and students at BES - if you see her in the hallways please stop and introduce yourself.
Treasurer: Ashley Linderman
ballantyneptatreasurer@gmail.com
Charlotte veteran for 25 years and product of CMS schools! Loves yoga, a good candle and exploring the North Carolina mountains. Full-time mom to the sweetest first grader and a spunky three year old. Slight perfectionist just trying to raise kind, humble humans.
ballantyneptatreasurer@gmail.com
Charlotte veteran for 25 years and product of CMS schools! Loves yoga, a good candle and exploring the North Carolina mountains. Full-time mom to the sweetest first grader and a spunky three year old. Slight perfectionist just trying to raise kind, humble humans.
Secretary: Andi Parrish
ballantyneptasecretary@gmail.com
After helping chair the Book Fair for two years, Andi is a new member of the PTA Board! When she is not volunteering with the PTA or helping run her daughter’s Girl Scout troop, Andi works part-time as a trademark attorney. She loves traveling with her friends and family, taking cardio funk classes at the Y, and going on “wogs” (part jogging/part walking) with her dog, Deacon. A complete morning person, Andi hopes one day to win a shopping spree to a Container Store so that she can fulfill her dream of being incredibly organized.
ballantyneptasecretary@gmail.com
After helping chair the Book Fair for two years, Andi is a new member of the PTA Board! When she is not volunteering with the PTA or helping run her daughter’s Girl Scout troop, Andi works part-time as a trademark attorney. She loves traveling with her friends and family, taking cardio funk classes at the Y, and going on “wogs” (part jogging/part walking) with her dog, Deacon. A complete morning person, Andi hopes one day to win a shopping spree to a Container Store so that she can fulfill her dream of being incredibly organized.
Vice President, Communications: Kristin Barry
ballantyneptacommunications@gmail.com
Your PTA Treasurer for the past 2 years, Kristin just could not get enough and she is back for more! She wants to live in a world where books, coffee and fuzzy pajamas are a mandatory part of one’s life…like taxes. In addition to being an obsessive planner she is an accountant-on-hiatus, full-time mom to a 5th and 2nd grader and plans Disney trips in her “spare” time. Born and raised in Ohio, she is a pure-bred mega fan of the Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians & Browns. In her second life as a southerner she has adopted a love for the Panthers and iced tea that comes to the table with sugar already added!
ballantyneptacommunications@gmail.com
Your PTA Treasurer for the past 2 years, Kristin just could not get enough and she is back for more! She wants to live in a world where books, coffee and fuzzy pajamas are a mandatory part of one’s life…like taxes. In addition to being an obsessive planner she is an accountant-on-hiatus, full-time mom to a 5th and 2nd grader and plans Disney trips in her “spare” time. Born and raised in Ohio, she is a pure-bred mega fan of the Buckeyes and Cleveland Indians & Browns. In her second life as a southerner she has adopted a love for the Panthers and iced tea that comes to the table with sugar already added!
Vice Presidents, Fundraising: Tom and Wendy La
ballantyneptafundraising@gmail.com
Tom: Second biggest Disney fan that you have ever met in your life. Probably. Driven by design. Passionate about branding. Enjoys Mid Century Modern. Can (and does) sleep anywhere. Absolute stud-muffin. Wendy may have written his bio. Wendy: Biggest Disney fan that you have ever met in your life, guaranteed. Full-time homemaker, part-time artist. Silently judging your grammar. Shy, and socially awkward like whoa, but if she can do this volunteer stuff, YOU CAN DO IT.
ballantyneptafundraising@gmail.com
Tom: Second biggest Disney fan that you have ever met in your life. Probably. Driven by design. Passionate about branding. Enjoys Mid Century Modern. Can (and does) sleep anywhere. Absolute stud-muffin. Wendy may have written his bio. Wendy: Biggest Disney fan that you have ever met in your life, guaranteed. Full-time homemaker, part-time artist. Silently judging your grammar. Shy, and socially awkward like whoa, but if she can do this volunteer stuff, YOU CAN DO IT.
Vice President, Programs: Janine Lanier
ballantyneptaprograms@gmail.com
Soccer, baseball, basketball mom who keeps a meticulous putt putt scorecard. A firm believer in the organizing power of “making a list”. Inspired by the creativity of others...or the nearest coffee shop.
ballantyneptaprograms@gmail.com
Soccer, baseball, basketball mom who keeps a meticulous putt putt scorecard. A firm believer in the organizing power of “making a list”. Inspired by the creativity of others...or the nearest coffee shop.
Vice President, Special Events: Robin McLaurin
ballantyneptaevents@gmail.com
Worked at Disney - opened Animal Kingdom - got a t-shirt. Huge band nerd. Will argue with anyone on why “Outlander” is the best book ever. Love my two girls. Love to volunteer and show them what a difference we can make in the world!
ballantyneptaevents@gmail.com
Worked at Disney - opened Animal Kingdom - got a t-shirt. Huge band nerd. Will argue with anyone on why “Outlander” is the best book ever. Love my two girls. Love to volunteer and show them what a difference we can make in the world!
Board Historian & Corporate Sponsorship: Jennifer Wagner
