Leadership
The East School PTO is guided by a Board of Directors, each of whom is responsible for overseeing the activities of a number of PTO committees.
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President: Suzanne Kracunas
As President of the PTO, Suzanne is responsible for overseeing all PTO fundraising activities and programs for East School. Not a stranger to the PTO, Suzanne has been actively involved for the last four years. She has two children at East--a second grader and a fourth grader. In addition to her PTO duties, Suzanne is a member of the Hingham Mother's Club. Her new hobby is participating in Spartan Races. skracunas@gmail.com |
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Vice-President: Julie Robinson
Julie has been an instrumental part of the East PTO for the past five years. In her new role as Vice President, she will work closely with the President to oversee all fundraising and PTO programs at East. She has a fifth grader. Outside of the PTO, she is a Cardiac Nurse at Mass General Hospital, and loves boating, skiing, and spending time with her family and friends. julesrr83@gmail.com |
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Treasurer: Katie Connelly
As Treasurer, Katie is responsible for monitoring our monthly budget, preparing PTO financial statements, processing reimbursement requests, and ensuring the PTO continues to demonstrate fiscal responsibility while investing wisely in our children's education. Katie has 4 children, including an East School fourth and second grader. Katie is a certified public accountant with a Masters in Business Administration, and is currently employed by Partners Healthcare. eastschooltreasurer@gmail.com |
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Appeal Chair: Chrissy Roberts
Chrissy is no stranger to the East PTO. Her daughter was in the first Kindergarten class when East opened in 2009, and she has been active in the PTO ever since. On the Board for the last four years, she served first as Assistant Treasurer, then as President. For the last two years, she has been in charge of the Annual Appeal, East School's largest fundraiser, and she advises the board as needed. She has a fifth grade son at East. Outside of the PTO, Chrissy volunteers at her church and manages the Hingham Gives Back Facebook page to help others in need. She also enjoys walking her two rescue dogs and trying to get Ellen Degeneres tickets. cjrob47@hotmail.com |
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SEPAC Representative: Jen Doan
This is Jen's third year on the PTO. In addition to her work as the SEPAC Representative, she also serves as the PTO Co-Fundraising Chair (see below), and has been instrumental planning the Halloween Bash and Field Day. She has twins in the fourth grade. Outside of the PTO, Jen is very involved with the Hingham Mother's Club. jpd315@gmail.com |
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Communications Co-Chair: Sarah D'Souza
Sarah has been a PTO member for five years. As Communications Chair, she oversees all communication on behalf of the PTO to parents and the East School community. She has three daughters: one in Kindergarten, one in second grade, and one in fifth grade. Outside of the PTO, she works in Communications at Edelman, and teaches Communications at Boston University. She also volunteers with the Girl Scouts and teaches CCD at St Paul's. sarahjdsouza@yahoo.com |
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Communications Co-Chair: Kathie Cronin
kcronin99@comcast.net Committee Members: Digest - Kathie Cronin kcronin99@comcast.net Directory - Nancy Faris nancywfaris@gmail.com Newsletter - Lou Lou Healey louloutran@hotmail.com Photographer - Kathie Cronin kcronin99@comcast.net Publicity - Elizabeth Moulds egmoulds@gmail.com Website - Kate Doyle kathleen.n.doyle@gmail.com Website Announcements - Zoe Pirnie zpirnie@gmail.com |
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Activities Co-Chair: Heidi Collins
As Co-Chair of the Activities Committee, Heidi is in charge of planning and overseeing all activities of the PTO. She has been a PTO Board member for four years, previously as the Assistant Treasurer and the Annual Appeal Chair. She has a fourth grader and a first grader at East. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, boating and horseback riding. heidicollins2@gmail.com |
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Fundraising Co-Chair: Jen Doan
Jen also serves as the SEPAC Representative (see above). As Co-Fundraising Chair, Jen will assist in planning and executing all fundraising events and programs. jpd315@gmail.com |
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Fundraising Co-Chair: Michelle Paterniti
Michelle joined the Board as Co-Fundraising Chair last year after serving as Field Day Committee Co-Chair for two years. She will help plan and execute all fundraising events at East. She has twins in fourth grade. Outside of the PTO, Michelle works as a corporate lawyer in Boston. micdampat@gmail.com |
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Fundraising Co-Chair: Julia Whitney
As Co-Fundraising Chair, Julia participates in the East School Council, helps organize and manage Field Day and oversees fundraising activities and events for the PTO. With a fourth grader at East, she has been a PTO member for the last three years. In addition to fundraising for East, she also participates in many fundraisers for other organizations in the community. jwhitney@whitney-group.com |
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Enrichment Committee Members
Committee Members: Kindergarten Enrichment Coordinator - Open Kindergarten Enrichment Coordinator - Open Grade 1 Enrichment Coordinator - Meredith Crespi mhcrespi@comcast.net Grade 1 Enrichment Coordinator - Deb McCarthy debmccarthy.home@gmail.com Grade 2 Enrichment Coordinator - Zoe Pirnie zpirnie@gmail.com Grade 2 Enrichment Coordinator - Laura Accettella llaccettella@me.com Grade 3 Enrichment Coordinator - Allie Koskinas allisonkoskinas@me.com Grade 3 Enrichment Coordinator - Open Grade 4 Enrichment Coordinator - Michelle Paterniti micdampat@gmail.com Grade 4 Enrichment Coordinator - Open Grade 5 Enrichment Coordinator - Kate Newth katenewth@hotmail.com Grade 5 Enrichment Coordinator - Open |
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Member-At-Large: Yvette Kanter
As Member-At-Large, Yvette provides guidance and support to the Board chairs and committees. A member of the PTO for seven years, she has served in many capacities, most recently on the Community Service committee. In addition to her PTO service, Yvette heads up operations for a global consulting firm, serves as a Foster Care Reviewer for DCF, and serves as a Vice Chair of the St. Paul's and Resurrection Collaborative Parish Council. yvettekanter@gmail.com |
