The PTA Board
The Deerfield PTA is administered by the PTA Board, a group of hard-working parent volunteers & teachers selected by a committee and voted in by parents. Learn more about the roles on the PTA board. We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers. If you are interested in a committee role or leadership position, please email dfptainfo@gmail.com.
26-27 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President - Melissa Gallo dfptapresident@gmail.com
Executive VP - Kristy Matayoshi dfptainfo@gmail.com
Treasurer - Ann Chung dfptatreasurer@gmail.com
VP Communications - Anabel Novus dfptacomm@gmail.com
VP Programs - Jennie Bolinger dfptaprograms@gmail.com
VP Fundraising - Anna Fitzpatrick dfptafundraising@gmail.com
VP Membership - Tara Tudo dfptamembership@gmail.com
Recording Secretary - Dharini Joshi dfptasecretary@gmail.com
Financial Secretary - Kristi Petsche
Auditor - Carrie Chandwani
Historian - Annie Chiang
Parliamentarian - Carina Hollis
Teacher Reps - Heidi Huntley, Kim Farajian and Alison Cole
26-27 TEAM OF CHAIRPERSONS
ACE - After School Classes - Tara Tudo acedeerfield@ipsf.net
Advocacy - Kristy Matayoshi
Book Fair - Sevgin Ecevit
Corporate Sponsors - Rosie Owens
Dine Out Coordinator - Jamie Betts
Deerfield Dashers - TBD
Earn & Learn Coordinator - Jamie Betts
Garden - Ashley Sarmiento & Karen Graham
Girl's Stuff - Beth Martinez
Grant Writer - TBD
Guy's Talk -Tara Tudo
IPSF Tournament Liaison (Volleyball, Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball) - Evette & Andy Dennis
IPSF Sports Shorts Coordinator - Kristi Petsche
Kinder Meet Up - Ashley Sarmiento & Jamie Betts
Reflections Art Contest - Janaki Kanakia
Red Ribbon Week - Jamie Betts
Room Parent Coordinator - Sana Khan
School Dance - Sevgin Ecevit & Carina Hollis
Spirit Wear - Jessica Ferguson
Spring Carnival - Beth Martinez
Student Leadership (Flock Together) - Amber Smith
Taste of Deerfield - Jennie Bolinger & Carina Hollis
Yearbook - Marissa Herrera & team
Staff Recognition Team:
Staff Lounge Events - Chao Ren & Lilli Riola
Special Recognition Days - Yumee Ahn
TASAW (Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week) - Chao Ren & Lilli Riola
Communications Team:
Instagram - Anabel Novus
Marketing Distribution - Erin Robinson & Ashley Sarmiento
Website - Amy Bryant
Who are we?
The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Deerfield Elementary is a group of volunteer parents, teachers and staff who develop and offer programs and activities to enhance our students' academic and social experiences and support our families and amazing staff. All parents of Deerfield students are encouraged to join the PTA.
What we do
The PTA raises funds to bridge the gap left by insufficient district and state funds. The money raised by the PTA is used to pay for enrichment programs, assemblies, technology, classroom supplies, school improvements and family fun events. We are part of the Irvine Unified Council PTA, 4th District PTA, California PTA and National PTA as our governing bodies. We adhere to a strict code of bylaws set forth from these organizations.
PTA Meetings
PTA meetings for the general association are held approximately every 3 months at 8:30 am at the lunch tables. All parents are encouraged to attend to learn about the school plans, connect with other parents and staff. All PTA Members hold voting rights at these meetings.
CONTACT US
Have a question, idea or suggestion? Send us an email at dfptainfo@gmail.com.
What we accomplished in the 24-25 school year!
