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Your 2020-2021 Ballantyne Elementary PTA Executive Board
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President: Brooke Fortier
ballantynepta@gmail.com Brooke is in her second year as PTA President! 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. |
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Treasurer: Ashley Linderman
ballantyneptatreasurer@gmail.com Ashley is a 25 year veteran of Charlotte and product of CMS schools! Loves yoga, a good candle, and exploring the North Carolina mountains. Full-time mom to the sweetest second grader and a spunky four year old. Slight perfectionist just trying to raise kind, humble humans. |
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Secretary: Julie Horiuchi
ballantyneptasecretary@gmail.com Julie is a mother of three fantastic children and is originally from Philadelphia. She has lived the majority of her adult life overseas in London, Paris and Tokyo. She speaks French & Japanese. Julie and her family moved to Charlotte two years ago. Her BES third grader is Emma and her ninth grade twins attend Charlotte Latin. Julie is a first time board member and is super grateful for this opportunity to give back to BES by supporting the PTA. In her free time, Julie would rather be sailing, skiing or reading. |
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Vice President, Communications: Kristin Barry
ballantyneptacommunications@gmail.com Kristin served as PTA Treasurer for 2 years and is in her second year as the VP of Communications. She wished for a world where you could sit in your pajamas and drink coffee all day...and boy that wish was granted! In addition to making wishes that break the universe; she admits to being a Jeopardy! junkie, a macaroni and cheese aficionado, a lover of books & cars, an over-planner/over-communicator (wordy Bear Blasts are a product of this trait), an accountant-on-hiatus, and a full-time mom to very busy 6th & 3rd graders. She is a Girl Scout Troop leader, throws a mean Halloween party, and plans Disney trips for friends in her "spare time". Born & raised in Ohio, she is a huge fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians, & Browns. |
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Vice Presidents, Fundraising & Yearbook Designers: Tom and Wendy La
ballantyneptafundraising@gmail.com 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. 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. |
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Vice President, Programs & Board Historian: Robin McLaurin
ballantyneptaprograms@gmail.com Board Historian translates to “Been on the PTA Board the longest!” I just can’t say no to the sign-up sheet, so I am on the Board again. But why do I really do it? I love my kids, and all of our kids, and believe that volunteering is truly the best way to help our community. I love Disney (but can’t hold a candle to the commitment of the La and Barry families). Hamilton is the best musical ever. Outlander is the best book series (though I have so many that are close seconds). And BES is truly the best school! |
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Vice President, Special Events: Emily Miles Hanson
ballantyneptaevents@gmail.com Emily is mom to two amazing kids in the CMS school system. Hayden, her son, is in 7th grade at Community House Middle School and Kate is in first grade at BES. She moved to Charlotte 7 years ago from Wilmington, North Carolina. She loves the beach and will take any opportunity to visit! She loves volunteering in her kids classrooms but really loves just being around the children. This is her first year on the BES PTA Board and we are so excited to have her! |
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Corporate Sponsorship (Non-Voting): Christina Clement
Christina has been an integral part of the PTA since her 3rd grader began kindergarten. She has chaired our hospitality committee, chaired our First Grade Art Night committee, chaired our Mother-Son Glow Fun committee, and is always the first to sign up to volunteer at any event. She was born and raised in Charlotte and is a product of CMS schooling! She has a 3rd and 2nd grader at BES. This is her first year on the PTA Board and her full bio is coming soon! |
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Assistant Treasurer (Non-Voting): Elisa Marin
Elisa was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to the United States at the age of 8. She lived most of her life in New Jersey until her family relocated to Charlotte last Summer. She is the mother of two very energetic and adorable girls that are 2 and 7 years old. She also works full time as a Sales Manager for a Software company covering the International Territory. She joined the PTA because, being new to the area, she felt that it was important to learn more about the community and volunteer her time. With multiple activities going on at the same time, Elisa has become a professional multi-tasker! |
Do want to learn more about our PTA organization? Click Here to view our Organization Chart and see who is responsible for what!
Do want to learn more about our Board and Committee Chair Roles and Responsibilities? Click Here!
