Ms. Garcia, our PTA Board Teacher Liaison, is Edna Batey’s PTA Member of the Month 🤩. Gina has been an incredible bridge between our teachers and the PTA, helping us build stronger connections and deeper collaboration. She was a wonderful partner in the launch of our Member of the Month program last school year, ensuring it became a meaningful way to celebrate the people who make a difference in our Bobcat community. Even taking it a step further, she helped us include our honorees’ kids in the process, making it even more special to celebrate! Beyond her work with PTA, Gina’s genuine love for her students and her unwavering dedication to fostering a strong sense of community at our school shine through in everything she does. Her leadership, compassion, and commitment continue to inspire each class she has the pleasure of teaching, and we are so grateful for the lasting impact she has made at Edna Batey. 👏

Thank you, Ms. Garcia, for all that you do! 😘  

Our amazing PTA Member of the Month is Nellie. Nellie is our hardworking yearbook committee lead. This is her 4th year on the yearbook team and her 3rd year as the lead. From capturing memories to organizing layouts and managing deadlines, Nellie pours so much time, creativity, and love into making a yearbook that our students and families will treasure forever. Nellie also assisted with our balloon arches for both the 6th-grade dance and graduation. It’s a pleasure having Nellie on the PTA team. 🤩 

Thank you, Nellie, for all that you do! 😘  

Erica has been a parent at Edna Batey since 2010, and she is in her last year here since Lucas is in 6th grade. Erica has been vital member of the Batey community and has served the PTA in many ways and roles over the years! Most recently, she has been the PTA President for the last two years. During that time, she has done so much behind the scenes: securing grants for various activities, applying for and obtaining the PTA School of Excellence designation, chairing the Bobcat Bash committee and many other events, and simply keeping the PTA running smoothly. We awarded Erica Eastham as the first PTA member of the Month for this school year. She definitely deserves it. 👏 

Thank you, Erica, for all that you do! 😘  

June’s PTA member of the month is Navjit. She has been coordinating and leading our movie night events for the past 3 years and kick-started our PTA liaison program this year. Thank you, Navjit, for your time and commitment to our PTA & school. If you see Navjit around campus, please give her a high-five. 

Thank you, Navjit, for all that you do! 😘  

May PTA Member of the Month is Amanda Tolosano. Mrs. von Miller recognized her as an outstanding parent at Batey. "Mrs. Tolosano has been such a help this year. She comes and helps in the classroom two, sometimes three times a week. Mrs. Tolosano also assists Mrs. O'Hair on a weekly basis. She has attended both of our field trips, including driving to San Francisco. Mrs. Tolosano is always offering to get whatever the class needs. She provides coverage for the library when Mrs. Viera takes her scheduled time off. She helped with our flag football team by making all the players' shirts and keeping score for every game. Mrs. Tolosano is a Bobcat treasure"! "

Thank you, Amanda, for all that you do 😘  

April PTA Member of the Month is Courtney Rammer. Mrs. von Miller recognized her as an outstanding parent at Batey. "Mrs. Rammer has been so helpful this year.  She comes in every week and assists me with grading, copying, and anything else that is needed.  She also assists Mrs. O'Brien weekly as well.  Anything that is needed in the classroom, Mrs. Rammer makes sure to get, including getting our class a scale for our science experiment.  She is Batey treasure!"

Thank you, Courtney, for all that you do 😘  

March PTA Member of the Month is Ruby Gatschet. Mr. Ramirez recognized her as an outstanding parent at Batey. She has consistently demonstrated her dedication, enthusiasm, and support for both the Batey community and in Mr. Ramirez’s classroom.

As the Art Docent Coordinator, Ruby has played a crucial role in enriching our students’ educational experiences. She organizes and leads creative art projects with the class each month, helping students explore their artistic talents while fostering a love for the arts. Her hands-on involvement allows students to connect with her and engage in meaningful learning experiences.

Beyond her role as the Art Docent Coordinator, Ruby is a constant, positive presence in our classroom. She builds strong relationships with the students, encouraging their creativity and making them feel valued. Her caring and approachable nature has made her an integral part of our school community.

Thank you, Ruby, for all that you do 😘  

February’s PTA Member of the month is non other than Fan Li. Fan is one of our resident Batey WatchDogs, he over sees our PTA membership, leads our annual STEM event, helps with yearbook and has assisted on many events over the past few years. Fan was nominated by our PTA President, Erica.

Thank you, Fan, for all that you do 😘  

Janice Domondon was recognized at our track change assembly on 1/31/25 as our January PTA Member of the Month. Janice was presented with her certificate by Kiran Martinez, one of her nominators, and her daughters, Ava and Ella, who gave her the cards and pictures they had made.

As our PTA's VP, this busy, working mom of 3 gives back to our school by running our social media accounts, helping to lead our PTA dances and other family events, and always volunteering to lend a helping hand whenever else we need it! 

Thank you, Janice, for all that you do 😘  

Congratulations to Jerri Ingram for being honored as December’s PTA member of the month. Ms. Garcia nominated Jerri to recognize all she does for the school—from helping in classrooms to yard duty supervision and being the leader of the Black Student Union (BSU) at Batey. The award was presented by her daughter, Jade, who also wrote a special poem and read it in front of the whole audience! Not a dry eye in the house! 

Thank you, Jerri, for all that you do 😘  

Congratulations to Maria for being November's PTA Member of the Month. Maria received her certificate at today’s track change assembly by our president, Erica Eastham, and her son. Mrs. Pearson nominated Maria for her volunteer work in her TK classroom. Maria is also a PTA classroom rep, has assisted with the school yearbook for the last 3 years, and helps with photography during many school events! 

Thank you, Maria, for all that you do 😘