SHES PTA 2024-2025 Board
President: Leah Richardson - President@shespta.org
Vice-President: Joel Paque - VicePresident@shespta.org
Recording Secretary: Rose Lane - RecordingSecretary@shespta.org
Communications Director: Julie Henricks -Comms@shespta.org
Treasurer: Mike Gleason -Treasurer@shespta.org
Volunteer Coordinator: Kristen Kossally - Volunteer@shespta.org
Leah Richardson
SHES PTA President
Kids: Teddy (5th) and Rosie (3rd)
Favorite PTA Event: Trunk or Treat and the Plant Sale; anything outside with lots of families is always fun!
Why did you get involved? To serve my Sleepy Hollow community—our students, teachers, administrators, staff, and our many wonderful families—and to continue to build our community through fun and educational programs and events. SHES is a special community and I love spending time and working with so many great folks on projects that make a difference in the lives of our students.
What do you hope to accomplish this year? Increase PTA membership and community involvement. Finding more concrete ways the PTA can meet the needs of SHES teachers, staff, and families. Working with the Board to create a sustainable organization that continues to grow.
Joel Paque
SHES PTA Vice President
Kids: Ellie (5th) Max (1st)
Favorite PTA Event: Trunk or Treat -- I love seeing all the kids in their costumes when they're still at an age where it feels magical to them.
Why did you get involved? When we rejoined Sleepy Hollow after Covid we were struck with the great sense of community and I wanted to find a way to contribute. Being a part of the PTA is a great way to give back and help build community, while also getting to see a bit more of our kids' world and get to know other parents and teachers. Also Leah made me.
Kristen Kossally
SHES PTA Volunteer Coordinator
Kids: Jordan (1st), Karmen (9th), and Camilla (5th)
Favorite PTA Event: Trunk or Treat- Loved seeing all the creativity that went into the costumes and the decoration of the car trunks.
Why did you get involved? What began as a timid step to work behind the popcorn machine on SHES Movie Night, has blossomed into a vibrant journey of community involvement and personal growth. Each event that I participated in was an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to my son's school community. Joining the PTA has opened doors to new friendships, experiences, and a sense of fulfillment that I wouldn't trade for anything.
Rose Lane
SHES PTA Secretary
Kids: Maisie (2nd grade); Bodie (preschool)
Favorite PTA Event: International Night because it is so awesome to see everyone's cultures come together through good food, good company, and amazing performances!
Why did you get involved? Our community at SHES is really so special - our leaders, our teachers and staff, our kids and families - that I wanted to give back what I can and ensure everyone experiences how special SHES is. Our kids are always watching us, so leading by example is the best way I know to instill in our kids the values of respect, kindness, and the importance of giving back.
What you want to accomplish this year? Learn more about our school and support whatever is needed. Also to improve the process, documentation, and organization of the PTA to help our board and future boards. And of course, to have fun!
Mike Gleason
SHES PTA Treasurer
Kids: Raymond (1st grade); Scott (preschool)
Favorite PTA Event: Movie Night. Great to be with all of the parents and kids eating fresh popcorn and cotton candy while watching a movie.
Why did you get involved? To get more involved in the Sleepy Hollow community and ensure all of the wonderful children get the most out of their education experience. Also to have fun and meet some great people along the way.
Julie Hendricks
SHES PTA Communications Director