Kerr PTA Board & Committees

Our PTA is made up of hard-working volunteers - both parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership for the 2024-2025 school year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions.

Complete our 2025-26 Volunteer Interest Form to find out all the ways you can help out today!

PTA Board Volunteers

Officers	Name	Email
President	Les Lewis-Wilson	president@kerrcometspta.org
Aide to President	Parvathy Sishir	aide2president@kerrcometspta.org
VP Volunteers	Lauren Cravin	vpvolunteers@kerrcometspta.org
VP Programs	Regina Cortez	vpprograms@kerrcometspta.org
VP Membership	Ashley Schafer	vpmembership@kerrcometspta.org
VP Ways and Means	OPEN	vpwaysandmeans@kerrcometspta.org
Secretary	Rafah Salika	secretary@kerrcometspta.org
Treasurer	Melissa Wiley	treasurer@kerrcometspta.org
Parliamentarian	Gabriel Sanchez	parliamentarian@kerrcometspta.org

School Administration	Name	Email
School Principal	Courtney Halpin	courtney.halpin@allenisd.org

Standing Committee Chairs	Name	Email
Community Relations	OPEN	communityrelationschair@kerrcometspta.org
Hospitality	Monica Hirschler	hospitalitychair@kerrcometspta.org
Communications	Ada Ghanie	communicationschair@kerrcometspta.org
Family Engagement	Amrita Sethi	familyengagementchair@kerrcometspta.org
Teacher Liaison	Demetrial Wright	teacherliaison@kerrcometspta.org
WatchDOGS	Ameer Ghanie	watchdogs@kerrcometspta.org
Healthy Lifestyles	Alissa Wallace	healthylifestyleschair@kerrcometspta.org

PTA Non-Board Volunteers

PTA requires volunteers to run! We have numerous committees responsible for specific events/tasks. We LOVE finding space for everyone to have a place. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please contact our VP of Volunteers at vpvolunteers@kerrcometspta.org.

Welcome Committee	Fundraising Committee	School Supplies & T-Shirts
Chair: Amrita Sethi Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: July - September	Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: August - October	Chair: Laura Snyder Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: August & PTA Meetings
Meet the Teacher Kindergarten Playdate New Families	Plan annual fundraising activity Assist with prize patrol	Work with Chair to determine vendors Distribute supplies/t-shirts as needed Sell available items at PTA meetings


Faculty & Staff Hospitality	Communications Committee	Spirit Nights
Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: August - May	Chair: Ada Ghanie Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: August - May	Chair: Parvathy Sishir & Melissa Wiley Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: August - May
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunches Monthly Snack Cart Helpers Teacher Appreciation Week (May)	PTA Bulletin Board Identifying possibilities for increased communication within our community Newsletter	Working with Chair to identify monthly spirit nights. Attending spirit nights to help engage with community.


Fall Family Night	Culture Share	Veterans Day
Chair: Amrita Sethi Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: September - October	Chair: Regina Cortez Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: September - November	Chair: Lauren Cravin Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: October - November
Recruit trick or treat volunteers for tables. Decorate for trick or treat prior to event.	Recruit participants for Culture Share. Helping to organize Culture Share night.	Preparing setup for Veterans Day breakfast Distribute flags to classrooms for students to use during parade.


Arts Reflection Contest	Book Fair	Red Ribbon Week
Chair: Regina Cortez Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: September - November	Chair: Melissa Wiley Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: September - October	Chair: Alissa Wallace Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: October - November
Recruit participants for Arts Reflection Participate in Judge Panel for Competition Work with Chair to organize Reflections Exhibit and Awards Ceremony.	Decorate and setup book fair Help run book fair along with other volunteers. Host student and teacher previews.	Distribute promotional materials for Red Ribbon Week (Drug Free Initiative) Tie red ribbons on trees around campus.


Spelling Bee	STEAM Night	Walk, Bike, and Roll to School
Chair: Regina Cortez Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: September - December	Chair: Regina Cortez Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: December - February	Chair: Alissa Wallace Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: October & May
Work with school to organize written and oral spelling bee tests. Organize Spelling Bee oral competition.	Work with chair to organize annual STEAM Night (February) Help to recruit volunteers for event. Setup and cleanup at event.	Distribute promotional materials for Walk, Bike, and Roll to School during two events during the school year.


Comet Cleanup Crew	Winter Holiday Shop	Allen ISD Eagle Run
Chair: Alissa Wallace Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: September - May	Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: December	Chair: Alissa Wallace Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: February - March
Work with chair for bi-monthly student/parent cleanup of Glendover Drive. Cleanups are held after school and organized in coordination with Keep Allen Beautiful.	Decorate annual holiday shop. Help setup holiday shop. Recruit volunteers to run shop.	Advertise Allen ISD Eagle Run Promote Eagle Run at school pep rally


Spring Family Night	6th Grade Celebration	Allen ISD Senior Scholarships
Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: February - March	Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: May	Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: March - May
Organize Spring Family Picnic.	Work with school to assist as needed in 6th grade celebration.	Review applications from Kerr Comet alumni and award scholarships based on committee decision.


Environmental Initiatives	Destination Imagination	Webmaster
Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: March - April	Chair: OPEN Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: August - May	Chair: Ada Ghanie Volunteers: OPEN Timeline: August - May
Organize and participate in Earth Day related activities H.E.B plastic bag sorting Used Book Fair collection	Organize and run Destination Imagination program at Kerr.	Maintain PTA Website Microsoft Administrator PTA Technical Support