Meet Your Avoca PTC
The Avoca PTC is powered by dedicated parents, teachers, school leaders, and volunteers who work together to support our students and schools.
Our executive board helps guide the PTC's work throughout the year, while committees plan events, support programs, and create opportunities for families to connect.
2026-2027 PTC Executive Committee
President: Jay Haire
Vice President: Dana Burris
AW Vice President: Erin Loder
MM Vice President: Kristen Barry
Treasurer: Jessica Merrino
Secretary: Nina Bittick
Director of Communications: Jennifer Prouty
Director of Fundraising: Dana Burris
Director of Membership: Mary Jean Mendizabel
Avoca West Principal: Margaret Burke
Marie Murphy Principal: Elena Ryan
Superintendent of Schools: Dr. Sandra Arreguín
Avoca West Teacher Liaisons: Shayna Schneider & OPEN
Marie Murphy Teacher Liaison: Amanda Hoffmeister & Kathy Pagakis
Get Involved in a Committee
Our committees help bring PTC programs and initiatives to life.
Events Committee: Erin Loder, Dana Burris, Eugenia Hsin, Nina Bittick
Art In Action Committee: Jennifer Prouty
Family Action Network Parent Liaison: OPEN
PTC Community Volunteerism Liaison: Fen Chan
Avoca Green Committee: OPEN
Teacher Grant Committee: OPEN
Committee needs and leadership assignments may change throughout the school year. Interested in contributing your time or skills? We'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to events@avocaptc.org if you are interested in joining or adding to any of these committees.
Teacher Grants
Inaugurated during the 2016-2017 school year, Avoca District's Teacher Grants promote innovation in and out of the classroom by providing funding to faculty who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to our children’s future. Teacher Grants support materials and programs that foster inclusivity; advance the discovery of new strategies for engaging students; advocate experimentation with new technologies; and implement high-impact pedagogies - such as project-based, experiential and community-engaged learning.
Teacher Grant 2024-2025 Materials
Green Committee
The Avoca Green Committee strives to reduce the impact of our operations on the environment by participating in sustainable practices and increased communal awareness.
