The Parents and Teachers of Thorntons Ferry School (PTTF) is a 501(c)(3) organization (tax-exempt number 02-0403312). Your contribution to PTTF is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your generous donation.
2026-2027 Executive Board Nomination Period
The Parents and Teachers of Thorntons Ferry (PTTF) is seeking nominations for the PTTF Executive Board for the 2026-2027 school year. We ask for your help in identifying parents that you think might be interested in assisting the school by serving on the PTTF Executive Board. Being part of the PTTF Executive Board provides numerous opportunities to make a positive impact and meet new people in the TFS community!
There are six positions available for one-year terms: President, Vice President of Fundraising, Vice President of Programs, Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President of Volunteers.
We encourage you to reach out to current Executive Board members to learn more about their respective positions. A description of the duties for each position can be found in the bylaws below.
President: Lauren Martone, president@pttf-events.com
Vice President of Fundraising: Monica VanAsselberg, fundraising@pttf-events.com
Vice President of Programs: Shannon Kilmartin, programs@pttf-events.com
Treasurer: Michelle Mackey, treasurer@pttf-events.com
Secretary: Gianne Cruz, secretary@pttf-events.com
Vice President of Volunteers: Kristen Page, volunteer@pttf-events.com
If you or someone you know may be interested in a position please complete the Google Form (linked above) so we may contact them regarding their interest in the position they have been nominated for. If nominating someone other than yourself, please be sure to obtain their consent.
The nomination window will be collected from April 2nd at 6:00PM until April 15th at 6:00PM.
In the event of multiple nominees for any given position, current TFS families elect all Executive Board members by electronic ballot vote by May 15th. A simple majority vote determines the election winner. Newly appointed members will join the Executive Board in the June General Meeting and meet in July to allow transitioning of the board.
2025-2026 Executive Board Members
President
Hi everyone! I'm thrilled to be serving in my 4th year on the PTTF board and honored to step into my 2nd year as president. My family and I have called Merrimack home for the past 7 years. My husband, Chris, and I have two wonderful kids—our son is a 6th grader at JMUES, and our daughter is in 3rd grade here at TFS.
I’m deeply involved in our school community and love being part of the energy here at TFS. When I’m not working at the Parent Information Center in Concord, you’ll often find me subbing in classrooms or collaborating as the parent representative on our school's Literacy Leadership Team.
I’m passionate about building strong family-school partnerships, fostering meaningful engagement, and advocating for all students. I look forward to connecting with more of you this year—let’s make it a great one. Go Hawks!
VP, Fundraising
I have been on the PTTF and a part time substitute teacher for the past four years. The kids and staff make every day brighter with their smiles, hellos, and endless energy.
I have a third grader, Natalie, and proudly embrace my life as a gymnastics mom.
I love spending time with my husband, daughter, family, and our animals.
We love to travel to Disney, especially during Christmas, our favorite time of year.
When I’m not volunteering (which is hardly ever) , you can usually find me running errands… or clutching a much-needed coffee!
VP, Programs
Born and raised in Merrimack, NH and proud to be raising our three girls here.
I work full time and am excited to give back to the TFS community as a member of the PTTF
I have a love for holidays, crafts, coffee and frappes, and will find any reason for gift giving.
You can find me making new recipes and encouraging non toxic ways of living but I will never turn down Chick-Fil-A or McDonald's French fries.
My favorite season is summer; you can find me outside anywhere the sun is shining, gardening and at the beach.
I was a cheerleader and lacrosse player for MHS, and coached lacrosse for two years. I continued my love for athletics as a competitive CrossFit athlete for four years (how I met my husband and the rest is history!) and enjoy staying active now, with my family.
10/10 don’t recommend ice skating.
Treasurer
I have lived in NH for 25 years.
This is Year 7 on the PTTF, started as the Volunteer Coordinator to VP of Fundraising and now I have been the Treasurer for last 4 years.
Married 16 years.
I have 4 kiddos 7th, 5th and 2nd grade.
My fulltime job is the Controller/CFO for a family office of a high-net worth family.
I spent 2 years on the Merrimack School Budget Committee.
My favorite fundraiser of course is the annual craft fair - it's a lot of work leading up to it, but the day is so much fun!
I enjoy volunteering and doing what I can for the school and being a part of the TFS community.
Secretary
I am a mom of three: my oldest is a graduate of MHS and also a TFS alumni, my daughter is currently at TFS and my youngest is an incoming Kindergartener; so needless to say, after an 8 year hiatus from TFS, I am back on the PTTF board serving as this year’s Secretary. I joined PTTF back in 2014 as the VP of Programs and eventually served as President for two years. During that time, I am proud to have been a part of Thorntons Ferry School's achievement in being named the 2016 Elementary School of the Year in the state of NH receiving the prestigious NH EDies Award (New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award).
My full time day job pays for my survival on caffeine in vanilla iced latte form, the only running I do is run on Team No Sleep, while jamming to music from the 80's/90's and the only free time on my calendar is between the hours of 3am and 6am, otherwise, I am either mothering, working, volunteering, planning, socializing or binge watching the classics: Gilmore Girls, Friends or Grey's Anatomy - with a pint of rocky road ice cream!
VP, Volunteers
I am a wife and mom of 3 fun and sassy girls, one currently at TFS with two more follow.
I work Full Time.
I am a washed-up college basketball player.
I enjoy working out and staying active.
I love spending time at Lake Winnipesaukee and being outside.
I will never say no to going out to eat or grabbing a coffee.
You can find me using my cricut to make unnecessary, but fun crafts to make holidays and events special!
What We Support
PTTF Newsletters
PTTF Bylaws
The bylaws are the rules that govern the internal management of this organization.
Bylaws are reviewed, edited and voted upon every two years.
View the 2025-2027 Bylaws HERE.
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