About AL PTO

The power of purpose.

The purpose of the Académie Lafayette Parent Teacher Organization (AL PTO) is to bring together Académie Lafayette families in support of our parents, students, and teachers and staff. AL PTO believes in the power of community to:

  • Facilitate communication between parents, Académie Lafayette administrators, teachers, students, and the greater community.

  • Support student activities at Académie Lafayette.

  • Acquaint new parents and students with Académie Lafayette.

  • Promote the education, health, safety, and general welfare of all Académie Lafayette students.

AL PTO is the largest volunteer group at Académie Lafayette and is responsible for organizing and/or supporting a variety of student, family, and community events.

Dedicated teachers, staff, AND parents help make Académie Lafayette a great school. Being an active participant in AL PTO is rewarding, important, and FUN! Join us today!

Who are the AL PTO Board members?​

AL PTO is comprised of an elected board that works to represent every parent/guardian associated with a child at AL, each teacher/staff member from all our campuses, and in the best interests of each child we serve.

Parent Reps (4 each campus)
ALIHS: Jennie Hanna, Jeremy Foster, Lynne Yarnevich, Shelly Doucet

Armour MS: Brande Molina, Caroline Knecht, Trisha Parker

Cherry: Cory Kokko, Courtney Gilberto, Ellen Hailey-Trakas, Shilo Foster

Oak: Alana Henry, Megan Longstreet, Natalie Bonebrake, Natasha VerBrugge, Paty Perez Bellew

Teacher Rep: Stacia Millius

Officers

  • President - Jeremy Foster

  • Armour Vice President - Caroline Knecht

  • Cherry Vice President - Cory Kokko & Kat Kroeger Chen

  • Oak Vice President - Megan Longstreet & Natasha VerBrugge

  • Communications VP/Graphic Design - Caroline Knecht

  • Secretary - Shilo Foster

  • Treasurer - TBD

  • Gratitude Officer - Paty Perez Bellew

Committees/Chairs

  • Spirit Wear - Kerry Schieber

  • Trivia Night -​ Xavier Campbell

  • Boo Bayou - Beth Harlow

  • Thankful Thursday - Kelly Garr, Atreyee Sims

  • Yubbler School Supplies - Stefanie Cole

  • Painless Fundraising - Lynne Yarnevich

  • Trash Bag Fundraiser - Sara Clark​

  • Restaurant Nights - Andrea Hullinger

  • Holiday Art Market - Courtney Gilberto

  • Student & VIP Dances - Trisha Parker, Brande Molina, Patsy Campos, Stefanie Wyatt

  • Field Days - Gordon Gilges, Colleen Hinken, Natalie Bonebrake

2024-25 AL PTO Support

  • Diversity Committee Liaison - Paty Perez Bellew

  • Development Committee Liaison - Michele Markham

  • PTO Website - Catherine VandeVelde Fedotin

IMPORTANT LINKS: AL PTO Bylaws (effective 2019) | AL PTO Meeting Minutes