MEET yOUR 2026–2027 PTA BOARD

Behind every event, fundraiser, volunteer opportunity, teacher appreciation surprise, and family activity is a team of dedicated parent volunteers working together to support Cleveland students, staff, and families.

Executive Board

KILEy fRUHwIRtH

President

Coming Soon

Favorite PTA Event: TBD

Favorite Snack: TBD

Fun Fact: TBD

DANIELLE RUssELL

Vice President

Danielle has served in PTA leadership for eight years, including six years with Cleveland PTA. She enjoys creating events and experiences that bring joy to students and families. Outside of PTA, Danielle is President of the Lakewood Village Little League A-Team and works as a Senior Business Consultant for ARCO ampm.

Student(s): Turner (5th), Tannen (8th)

Favorite PTA Event: Book Bingo

Favorite Snack: Iced Tea

Fun Fact: Danielle shares her home with 10 pets!

ELIsE PAGATPATAN

Secretary

This is Elise's second year serving on the PTA Board, though she has been an active PTA member for many years. She loves being involved because it gives her the opportunity to support our school, connect with other families, and spend extra time with her kids. Outside of PTA, Elise teaches middle and high school math at Fusion Academy. When she's not teaching or volunteering, you'll usually find her cheering on her kids at scouting events, soccer games, or drum lessons!

Student(s): Dylan (4th), Brandon (6th), Ethan (8Th)

Favorite PTA Event: Sunrise Social

Favorite Snack: Boba

Fun Fact: She enjoys experimenting with new dessert recipes!

HELEN yOUNG

Financial Secretary

Helen has lived in Lakewood since 2009. Her son Sam attended TK at Cleveland in 2018-19, and James has been at Cleveland since Kindergarten. She is an Appraiser for the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office, where she's worked for 21 years. She enjoys traveling and going to concerts, and she is excited to help make this a great school year at Cleveland!

Student(s): James (5th), Sam (7th)

Favorite PTA Event: Trunk-or-Treat because of all the creative trunk designs every year!

Favorite Snack: Wilde Buffalo Chips

Fun Fact: Helen loves camping in the redwoods in Northern California.

JOycE ALMAZAN

Treasurer

Communications Coordinator

Heidi is entering her second year on the Cleveland PTA Board. Between PTA, room parent duties, youth baseball, and her role as Marketing Manager for a stormwater treatment and consulting company, she stays busy. She loves using her creativity to design everything from social media graphics to websites.

Student(s): Blake (K), Tate (Age 3), Cade (Age 2)

Favorite PTA Event: Trunk-or-Treat

Favorite Snack: Chips and salsa and a cold Dr. Pepper

Fun Fact: In her free time (LOL), you can find her fishing and floating on the lake in Lake Arrowhead.

ARIN DEAR

Hospitality Coordinator

Coming soon

Favorite PTA Event: TBD

Favorite Snack: TBD

Fun Fact: TBD

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Program & Outreach Coordinator

Coming soon

Favorite PTA Event: TBD

Favorite Snack: TBD

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EMILy sHERBURN

5th Grade Coordinator

Coming soon

Favorite PTA Event: TBD

Favorite Snack: TBD

Fun Fact: TBD

Interested in Getting Involved?

You don't need to join the board to make a difference. Whether you can volunteer once a year or throughout the year, we'd love your help!

VOLUNTEER WITH US!

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