Who is on your PTO?

You are. Any parent or guardian that has a child attending Burns Park School is a voting member of the PTO. Welcome!

Your PTO Executive Board for 2026-2027

President:

The President helps to run to PTO, doing such activities as facilitating meetings, checking in with committees, attending events, and helping with planning. 

 

 

Lisa Ho 

Lisa is mom of two Burns Park Penguins, a 5th grader (Oliver) and 3rd grader (Josiah). This is Lisa's third year on the PTO. She is excited to serve in the role of President for this school year. 

 

 

President-Elect:

The President-Elect is President-in-Training, as the person in this role becomes the President for the following school year. The President-Elect works closely with the President to learn the responsibilities of the President role and help support them.

 

 

Tasha Hughes

I am excited to start my sixth year on the board, previously serving as treasurer, and now as President Elect. I have a middle schooler, fifth grader and future peguin. 

  

 

SecretarY:

The Secretary captures notes during PTO board meetings and shares them with the board. 

 

 

 

Treasurers:

Treasurers create and manage the PTO budget, ensure that PTO financial responsibilities are taken care of, provide the board with financial reports, and keep the board informed on the financial health of the PTO. 

 

 

 

Pat Camalo

Pat is father of two Burns Park Penguins, a 3rd grader (Elan) and 1st grader(Nathan). This is Pat's third year on the PTO. 

 

 

 

Jessica Erley

Jessica is the mother of Penguin 4th grader Adelaide (Addie) and Penguin alum Evelyn (Evie). This is Jessica's fourth year on the board. 

  

 

 

Volunteer Coordinators: 

The Volunteer Coordinator helps support the volunteer needs of the school (including recruiting and coordinating room parents and making known and helping to fill school and event volunteer needs)

 

 

Kathy Fant Brzoznowski

Kathy has a 5th grader (George) and a former Penguin (Vee). Kathy is excited to connect parents/guardians/grandparents with fun and fulfilling volunteer opportunities at Burns Park. Go Penguins!!!

 

 

 

 

Heaven-Leigh Bennett

Heaven-Leigh is the mother of a second grader (Zydyn). This Heaven-Leigh’s first year on the PTO. 

 

 

FunDRAISING COORDINATOR:

The Fundraising Coordinator leads fundraising efforts throughout the year through annual letters and events. 

 

 

 

 

Jane Montas

Jane has served on the PTO board in different capacities for many years. She is mom to 3rd grader (Lukie). 

 

 

Technology coordinator: 

The Technology Coordinator supports the tech needs of the PTO, advises on communication plans, and manages the PTO website.

 

 

Michelle Ding

Michelle is the mother of a fourth grader (Allie). This is Michelle’s fourth year on the PTO.

 

 

 

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Your PTO At-Large Members 

Our at-large members have an increased attendance and involvement expectation. They are expected to attend all meetings (barring unforeseen circumstances) and either chair a committee or be a consistent and frequent volunteer.

 

 

 

 

 

Viki Tijunelis

Viki is the mother of former penguins Indraja and Andrius, and 3rd grader, Gabija. She has served multiple years on the PTO.

 

Lexi Fry

Lexi is the mother to Penguin Jonny (2nd grade) and Penguin alum Edmund. This is her third year as a member at large.

 

 

 

 

 

Susan Zink

Susan is the mother of a 3rd grader (Emily) and a fifth grader (Sam) at Burns Park Elementary and an 8th grader (Ben) at Tappan Middle School. She is the PTOC Representative for both schools and is looking forward to another year on the BP PTO. 

 

 

 

 

Hilary Heuer   

Hilary is a mother of a 2nd grader (Jane) and 3rd grader (Sadie). This is her first year on the PTO.

 

 

 

 

Katherine Osgood

 

 

 

 

 

Heather Caplan

Heather is a parent to Casey (3rd grade), Milo (1st grade), and Theo (Kindergarten). This is her third year as volunteer Race Director for the Burns Park Run, and participating in the PTO. 

 

 

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Your PTO Committee Chairs

Your PTO absolutely could not do the many things we do without the fabulous and dedicated community volunteers who take leadership of special events and projects. They are in many ways the "unsung heroes" of your PTO. Learn more about our wonderful committees - and see where and how you can get involved.