PTA Officers
The officers of the Ring Factory Elementary School PTA are thrilled to be a part of making this school year amazing! We are dedicated to working together to create a positive and supportive environment for all students, teachers, and families. With our combined efforts, we can achieve great things for our school community. Let’s make this year the best one yet!
Sherri Smith
Sherri is in her second term as President of the RFE PTA. You will find her working with the school administration, board, and committees to ensure the smooth running of our PTA and all events.
Kristen Ferg
Kristen is in her second term as an Officer of the PTA. As the First Vice President, you will find her working closely with the President on the day to day tasks to keep the PTA moving efficiently and helping all other board members and committee chairs ensure plans are moving accordingly.
Jen Connolly
Jen is in her first term as an Officer of the RFE PTA. As second VP, you will find her helping other board members with tasks and pitching in with several committees. Whether it be filing out forms, creating designs, ordering products, or helping with new ideas- she fills in wherever she is needed. She also is the yearbook committee chair.
Erinn Harris
Erin is in her first term as an Officer of the PTA. As the Treasurer, you will find her counting beans (money), dispersing payments + reimbursements, maintaining all financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting.
Desiree Werner
Desiree is in her second term as an officer for the PTA. As Recording Secretary, you will find her recording the minutes for each PTA meeting.
Mike Burke
Mike is in his first term as an Officer of the PTA. As the Corresponding Secretary, you will find him working on communication projects, like maintaining this website and creating flyers or announcements.
PTA Committees
Ring Factory Elementary School PTA leverages committees to accomplish its goals throughout the year. Volunteers work together on committees such as fundraising, hospitality, and membership to provide incredible things for our students. If you’re interested in getting involved, review the list below and reach out to the committee chairs. Your support and contributions are greatly appreciated!
| Committee Name | Committee Purpose | Committee Chair(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Book Fair | To help build personal libraries and encourage a love of reading and build comprehension skills. | Susan Kaiser Stephanie Temme Ms. Stamas |
| Cultural Arts | Stefanie Smallwood | |
| Donuts with Grownups | To enhance literacy and love of reading together. Please bring a book and blanket, and spend time with your student enjoying quality time in their school over a story and breakfast. | Andrea Braccille |
| Display Case | To design, update, and maintain the PTA display case in the school’s entrance to coordinate with seasons and/or school events. | Lauren LaVay |
| Family Events | To plan fun and interactive events for students and their families to enjoy with each other. Events include Fall Fest, Snowball Dance, and the Spring Carnival. | Erin Sayre |
| Co-Chair Snowball Dance | Jacquelyn Price | |
| Family FUNd Walk | Vacant | |
| Holiday Vendor Shop | Mandy Minnichbach | |
| Hospitality | To give the staff surprises here and there to keep them feeling special and appreciated! From welcome back lunch to birthday cards! | Amy Brooks |
| Membership | Katie Sabatini | |
| Outdoor Beautification | Amy Weeks | |
| Reflections Art Program | To help students express themselves through art. The program has a yearly theme, in which students create their artwork around. Submissions are typically due in early December. | Kristina Evans |
| Restaurant Nights | To organize quarterly restaurant fundraisers during the school year. | Jenna Goins |
| RFE Welcome Committee | To notice and greet newcomers who are attending for the first time and repetitive times and seek ways to include and involve them in PTA initiatives. | Amanda Mathews |
| School Supply Kits | Charlamaine Parkinson | |
| Spirit Wear | To offer an opportunity for the RFE families, students, staff, and community to show their Fox Pride via custom RFE apparel. | Cristen Culver |
| Staff Appreciation | Brie Maurer | |
| Staff Liaisons | Lori Martin | |
| Trunk-Or-Treat | Jessica Parker | |
| Yearbook | To document RFE students throughout the year, at large events, and during small moments. The committee then compiles and designs a yearly publication that can be purchased by RFE families. | Jen Connolly |
