WAES’s PTA is a volunteer, parent-run organization committed to making our school community more connected, better informed, and multi-faceted! Whether you are about to see your child graduate to middle school or whether you are a family new to the community, we welcome your participation. Together, we:

Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, families, and representatives in our Whitman Cluster.
Organize interactive events for our students and families.
Organize support programs that give back to our communities.
Purchase equipment for classrooms and recess.
Run our one-of-a-kind planetarium, and so much more!

The Wood Acres PTA Board, Committee Chairs, parent volunteers, and donors make it possible for our community to support our dedicated teachers and expand the educational experiences of our children.

leadership and Committees

Download organizational chart
Download the PTA contacts list

PTA Board Position Descriptions

President: Alli Matthews

Executive Vice President (EVP): Elizabeth Scruggs

Treasurer: Alison (AJ) Brown

Secretary: Shora Moteabbed

Trustees: Niki Engle DeMonaco, Kathryn Powell & Stephanie Hartzberg

Staff Representative: Dr. Sweta Zaks

MCCPTA Representatives: Alexis Rice & TBD

Whitman Cluster Representatives: Scott Baute & Laura Hall

VP Academic Support: Natalie Miller

VPs Communications: Michelle Mesen & Saira Spicknall

VPs Community & Family Support: Kara Carpluk & Sarah Bower

VP Educational Issues: Purcie Bennett-Nickerson

VPs Fundraising: Suzanne Kimpel & Anastasia Huvelle

VPs Faculty & Facility Support: Jessica Clancy & Leo Bouma

Meeting Minutes

General Meeting September 2025

2024-25 PTA Board (archive)