PTSA Executive Board
2023-2024 School Year Elected Officers
Co-Presidents: Tanya Pool and Karen Nase
President-Elect: Nick Fernholz
Secretary: Jen Groettum
Treasurer: Ruchita Dholakia
Note: as a result of the resignation of our elected treasurer on June 19, 2023, Ruchita Dholakia was unanimously voted in a special election by the executive committee to fill the vacancy on August 18, 2023. This election resulted in a vacancy in the position of secretary as Ruchita was elected to this role in the annual election of officers. On September 13, 2023, Jen Groettum was unanimously voted in a special election to fill the vacancy in the secretary position for the remainder of the school year.
Elections are held in May each year for the upcoming school year at the PPT General meeting.
Contact us: LincolnK8PPT@gmail.com
2023-2024 Committee Chairs
Fundraising: Amber Nelson
Social: Angella Pross
Staff Appreciation: JoEllen Park and Chris Nord
Family Fridays: Nick Fernholz
Book Fair: Leah Osterhaus-Trzasko
Open Positions for FY 2024-2025
(see the Volunteer page for more details!)
Elected Positions
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee Chairs
Social
Fundraising
Family Fridays
Meet the Team!
Co-President
Tanya Pool
Years at Lincoln: 5
Children: 2
Favorite thing about Lincoln: the sense of community and the ability to really get to know others within the school community.
Most excited about for the 23-24 SY: there are so many fun and exciting opportunities for our students this year! This is going to be a great year of growth for all the students!
About me: I grew up just outside of Philadelphia, but I've called Rochester my home since 2005. I love to volunteer, but my most favorite family activity is rock climbing!
Co-President
Karen Nase
Years at Lincoln: 8
Children: 2
Favorite thing about Lincoln: our small size and K-8 model gives our kids a safe and familiar place to learn and grow for 9 years!
Most excited about for the 23-24 SY: harnessing the enthusiasm of our students, staff, and families to create fun and unique opportunities for our Lincoln community.
About me: I grew up in WI but have called MN home for almost 20 years. I enjoy volunteer work, lake fun, traveling, and spending time with family.
President-Elect
Nick Fernholz
Years at Lincoln: 9
Children: 2
Favorite thing about Lincoln: the small school feel with the advantages that come from being in a larger community.
Most excited about for the 23-24 SY: bringing new ideas to our school and continue to make Lincoln the greatest school in the universe!
About me: I have lived in MN my entire life and am an avid MN sports fan. I also enjoy traveling with my family, fishing, and running.
Treasurer
Ruchita Dholakia
Years at Lincoln: 4
Children: 2
Favorite thing about Lincoln: it is not only a great place for learning, but a wonderful community.
Most excited about for the 23-24 SY: being able to contribute to the school that we love so much.
About me:
Secretary
Jen Groettum
Years at Lincoln: 10
Children: 2
Favorite thing about Lincoln: the big buddy-little buddy program and the connections kids make through these partnerships.
Most excited about for the 23-24 SY: reconnecting with the PPT and getting back to being more involved in school.
About me: I have lived all over the globe with the majority of it spent in MN. We've lived in Rochester since 2010.