I am Nicole Plummer and have been nominated for the position of PTO President. This will be my second year on the PTO Board (formerly co-secretary) but I'm very familiar with AME and its staff, as I attended Anna Maria as an elementary student and grew up on the island. I have two students at AME. My daughter, Lily, is in Mrs. Barreda’s fourth grade class and my son, Luke, is a kindergartener with Mrs. Crawford. I look forward to welcoming old and new families to Anna Maria Elementary School virtually this year. The PTO has a great responsibility of assisting teachers and staff as well as provide learning experiences for our students that are as unique as our school. If elected President, I plan on continuing the communication between parents and teachers through our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/amepto) and our website (www.amepto.org). I want families to feel welcome to participate in all PTO events throughout the school year. "It takes an island!" There are many opportunities to get involved even if it is from a distance.
Thank you for your continued support of our school!
Hello to all AME families both new and well-seasoned! My name is Alana Fleischer and I have been nominated for the position of PTO Vice President. This will be my second year officially on the PTO Board (previously Co-Secretary with Nicole Plummer), yet my fourth year being actively part of all things AME. I am the wife of Officer Josh, the School’s Resource Officer, and mother to our daughter, Tegan, that is currently in Mrs. Barreda’s fourth grade class. As I know that this year is one that we have never seen before, I understand more than ever the importance of constant communication and active participation between parents, teachers, and the community. If elected as your Vice President, I seek to use my experience to help enhance and build upon the programs that exist, while adding new ideas and broader parent participation. I believe in our school and its desire to make the most of our children’s academic and social experience at AME as well as build memories that will last a lifetime.
My name is Kari Kennedy and I have been an AME Dolphin mom for 4 years. My son, Jackson, is in Mrs. Barreda’s 4th grade class. I served on the PTO Board last year as the teacher liaison and I will continue to foster the positive momentum that the PTO has created for our school and our students. In our unique circumstance this year, I look forward to focusing on new and creative opportunities our students have beyond academics.
I want to take a moment to introduce myself I am Lauren Palmer, mom to Lilly, Jack and Willow Palmer. My children are the fourth generation to attend AME and I am so fortunate to have been able to serve the board for the last three years. I am currently your PTO treasure and this year I have been nominated for PTO co-treasurer. If elected I will work closely with Brook to assist in the schools fundraising and financial needs. I have enjoyed being a part of the schools PTO and look forward to helping the new team grow. While this year will definitely be different. I look forward to the challenges this year brings.
Hi, I’m Brook Morrison, mom of an Anna Maria Elementary fourth-grader who is grateful for the nomination to be AME-PTO co-treasurer with Lauren Palmer. My son Oliver and I moved to Anna Maria from London, England in January 2019. My career background includes children’ charity development and work in media. I’ve had ties to AMI since the 1982 MLB spring training season when my Dad was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the Pittsburgh Pirates. My parents fell in love with this area so much, they (now doting grandparents) still live in Manatee County.
AME has been a positive community and welcomed my son with open arms. The staff, teachers and students are second-to-none and it would be my pleasure to serve the school in this capacity to help enrich the experience for AME students in 2020-21. Together with Nicole, Alana, Janae, Kari and Lauren leading the way, we will have a fantastic year ahead for the lucky students who attend the little school by the bay.
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