PTA Board

The GES PTA Executive Board is a 100% volunteer organization composed of GES community members just like you!

Brooke Kenny

 President

This is Brooke's second year on GES PTA Board. She has a 4th-grader and a kindergartener at GES and has worked professionally as a non-profit administrator for more than ten years. 
Brooke is inspired by the many people who have contributed to the school's PTA over the years and she believes the PTA's role of building community helps create an environment where all children can thrive in school.

Thelma  Martinez, MBA 

Vice President 

This is Thelma's first year on GES PTA Board. She is the mom of a rising 1st & 2nd grader.
Thelma has been a Greenbelt resident for seven years. She hold professional experience working  in: hospitals, non-profit organizations, real estate & now works for PGCPS. 
Thelma adores children! She enjoys contributing to our children's growth so they can all achieve to their best potential. 

Melissa Hill

Vice President 

Hi! I am Melissa Hill, mother to Paul. I am a federal investigator by day and an avid traveler, restaurant explorer and sports mom by night and on the weekends . I am passionate about the development of children and strive to be the best mommy I can be. 

Peter Colarco

Treasurer

Pete Colarco is the father of a rising second grader at GES and two GES alumni. 

When are PTA meetings held?

PTA meetings are held on the first Wednesday of most months, 7-8:30pm. They are held either via Zoom or in the media center at the school (with free child care provided in the cafeteria).

When can I join the PTA?

You can join the PTA at any time during the year.

How do I join the email list?

The PTA has a Google Group email list which allows members to post questions and join in discussions about the PTA, the school, or education in general. To join this list, join the PTA or follow the instructions at https://support.google.com/groups/answer/1067205 under "Request to Join a Group".

What events does the PTA run every year?

The regular events are: Labor Day Book Sale, Spring Fair, and several appreciation events for teachers & staff.

How does the PTA raise money?

The PTA has two main fundraisers:

Other fundraisers are occasionally organized when extra money is needed.  Please see the Donate page for more opportunities.

How does the PTA spend the money?

The PTA raises money to support many programs at the school, including the following:

– Books for the school library

– Learning incentives and rewards for the students and teachers

– Reading is Fundamental: free books for the children to take home

– Arts programs, including clay and other programs

– Refreshments at the Science Fair and Honor Roll Assemblies

– Events such as the Spring Fair

– Miscellaneous items requested by the school, e.g. teacher conferences, new PA equipment for the gym, new mats for the front entrance, plants for the school grounds, repair of walkie talkies.

How and when is the Executive Board elected?

The new Executive Board is elected at the last meeting of the year.  There is a 3-person Nominating Committee, which finds members willing to be nominated for the board positions.  These nominations are announced 10 days before the last meeting.  Nominations are also accepted from the floor.  Only current PTA members are allowed to vote or be nominated.

Are there term limits?

The officers have a 2-year term limit.

Who is on the Executive Board?

The Executive Board consists of the officers and Standing Committee chairs:

The officers are:

The Standing Committees are:

The Standing Committee Chairs are selected by the officers and have no term limits.