About Us

SPMS PTA intends to support students, parents, and faculty; build a trustworthy, empathetic community with engaging programs; and foster open, inclusive conversations.

The South Pasadena Middle School PTA is a member of the California PTA and the national PTA.  “The PTA is the nation’s largest volunteer-led child advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-begin of all children and families.” www.capta.org

The SPMS PTA also sends a weekly newsletter to continually keep our members informed about school and PTA activities. Please subscribe.

Please contact us at info@spmspta.org.

2023-2024 PTA Executive Board

PresidentMegan Gardner
EVPTony Chen
1st VP – Ways & MeansJennifer Wang
2nd VP – ProgramsPhoenix Rodman
3rd VP – MembershipIngi Jennings
Recording SecretaryPatti Urzua
Corresponding SecretaryEsther Wong
TreasurerTeresa Wong
Financial SecretaryLinda Kao
AuditorGina Loyonnet
HistorianCrystal Arceo
ParliamentarianBrian Mahler
Wish Night Co-ChairKim Carlson
Wish Night Co-ChairCalvin Wong
PrincipalCheryl Busick
Teacher Representativeunfilled

2023-2024 Committee Chairs, Delegates, and Liaisons

6th Grade TransitionSuzy Campeau, Ingi Jennings, Christina Chian, & Katrina Lowstuter
8th Grade ActivitiesJennine Robinson & Ann Moore
Book FairAdrienne Shanley
FolliesCristen Zeisler & (co-chairs needed)
Honorary Service AwardsTony Chen & Heidi Mayne
HospitalityHeidi Kao
Legislation/AdvocacyErik Gammell
Lost & Foundunfilled
Mental Health WeekPhoenix Rodman & Jill Brenek
Parent SocialsDunia Gill & Danielle Williams
ReflectionsLorna Pearce, Sandy Tsai, Aileen Ervin, & Denise Tanaka
Social MediaMaithy Ngo & Toby Bangar
Staff AppreciationAdrienne Shanley & Heidi Kao
Vision & HearingNancy Riffle
Volunteer CoordinationHeidi Mayne
Website & TechnologyJaime Thompson
Delegate/Liaison to Council PTARachel Criswell & Heidi Kao

2023-2024 Executive Board