The 2021 Nominating Committee is pleased to present the 2021-22 Executive Board Slate. Each candidate on this slate has participated in a vetting process, including submitting an application and being formally interviewed by members of the nominating committee.
President: Sarah Bell
Vice President: Charlotte Dewaele
Treasurer: Linda Sapin
Secretary: Lee Ann Cornell, Ed.D
Historian: Jennifer Nishizaki
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
6pm Virtual Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96429813490?pwd=ZGtEMWtEdnpGSlpvSmhBMm5oNzNTZz09
Meeting ID: 964 2981 3490
Passcode: 498376
Sarah Bell, President
Sarah has been an AAM parent since 2016 and has been a board member of the PTA since 2018. Sarah is a career public servant and has spent a large portion of her tenure leading school and education based civic engagement programs, working with diverse communities and constituencies, and assisting members of the public with access levels of local government. She excels at managing complex and often controversial issues, mediating concerns, and crisis communication. Sarah is a member of the PUSD Special Education Community Advisory Committee where she represents AAM.In her free time Sarah enjoys reading, watching British television shows, and spending time with her AAM Cougar, Raylan.
Charlotte Dewaele, Vice President
Charlotte joined the AMM PTA board in 2019. She has served as the board's secretary over two school years. Charlotte is a Design Director in the Fine Jewelry industry. In her professional life, Charlotte is a sought after leader and mentor, called upon to train and guide her colleagues, as well as provide sound advice to move creative projects forward. Charlotte is a life-long volunteer leader who has been sharpening her leadership skills since her time as a member of her student government board. She went on to serve as parliamentarian of her college sorority, on the parent board of her daughter's preschool, and is a Girl Scout Leader for her daughter Emilia's troop.
Linda Sapin, Treasurer
Linda joined the AAM PTA board in 2020 but has been an active member and volunteer with the PTA since joining the AAM family in 2018. Linda has devoted her professional life to helping young people. Her first job was as a program coordinator at an elementary school, and after college she continued working with children and their families as a child therapist for nearly a decade. Linda is passionate about providing equitable resources and opportunities to the AAM community.
Lee Ann Cornell, Ed.D, Secretary
Lee Ann and her family joined the AAM family in 2019. In her professional career, Lee Ann is an experienced admissions and student affairs professional. She is considered an expert writing coach with a demonstrated history of working with young adults and in the higher education industry. Skilled in Counseling, Admissions, Academic Advising, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, and Program Development, Lee Ann is a strong education professional with a Doctorate of Education focused in Higher Education Administration from University of Southern California.
Jennifer Nishizaki, Historian
Jennifer has served as part of AAM's School Site Council since 2017 when her family became a part of the AAM community. In 2018-2019 she served on the PTA board as the communications director and membership coordinator. While serving in these roles she created and organized the Wacky Fun Run, AAM's biggest fundraiser, serving as chair the following year as well. Jennifer is also the administrator of AAM's PUSD website, a position she has held since Spring of 2019. She has utilized her prodigious organizational and communications skills for numerous AAM activities, most recently in service of the 2021 spring musical The Little Mermaid. Jennifer is also a Speech Language Pathology Assistant and serves as a children's choir director for preschool and early elementary aged students.
(Please note, only members in good standing will be permitted entrance into the election meeting and be eligible to vote. According to the AAM PTA Bylaws, a member in good standing is someone who has been an active member for 30 or more days and has paid their dues.)
