Meet the Board

Suma Rambhatla - President  

suma.ptsa@gmail.com

Suma and her husband are proud parents of three beautiful girls. Their two younger daughters currently attend Fernwood Elementary, while their eldest, a Fernwood graduate, is now in Skyview Middle School. Inspired by the positive impact volunteers had on her children's school experiences, Suma began dedicating her time to community engagement and volunteer work in 2018. She served as the Treasurer of the Fernwood PTSA during the 2023–2025 school years and will continue her leadership journey by serving as PTSA President for the 2025–26 school year. Outside of her volunteer work and family time, Suma shares her passion for education by teaching math to elementary students through after-school enrichment programs. 

Jessica Castle - President- Elect

jessicacastleptsa@gmail.com

Jessica was born and raised in Southeastern Pennsylvania, where she lived with her family until November 2021 when they relocated to Bothell. The Fernwood community quickly became their PNW family, and they purchased their home in July 2022, being sure that it was within the Fernwood boundaries. Jessica and her husband, Mark, have three boys; two are Fernwood students. Cooper is in 4th grade and Cole is in 2nd grade. Their youngest, Luke, is 4 years old and is (not so) patiently waiting for his turn to be a Fernwood Panther like his big brothers! Jessica is a former Director of Annual Giving for a private school in Pennsylvania. In that position, she was responsible for general fundraising, including creating all direct fundraising materials, and organizing parent and alumnae volunteers. Jessica served as chair of fundraising during the 2023-205 school years. She will be serving as Fernwood PTSA President-elect for the 2025-26 school year. 

Shannon Estrada - Secretary 

sestradaptsa@gmail.com

Originally from Southern California, Shannon Estrada moved to Seattle in 2009 after earning a degree in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley. She fell in love with the Pacific Northwest while studying naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University and now calls Bothell home. Shannon balances a career in medicine with life as a proud Fernwood parent to Alden and Kellen (2nd and 3rd grade). She’s excited to serve her second year as PTSA secretary and to help strengthen connection and community across the school. 

Jegadesh Sankar - Treasurer

jegadesh.ptsa@gmail.com

Jegadesh is an experienced IT professional and proud father of two boys—Hari (1st grade) and Krish (3rd grade)—who attend Fernwood Elementary. He and his wife, Archana, relocated from Houston to Washington State in 2021, settling in Bothell in 2023. 

While in Houston, Jegadesh served for three years as both a board member and principal of a nonprofit language school. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in securing accreditation for the part-time school, fostering strong community partnerships, and leading successful fundraising initiatives.

Johnny Lim - Fundraising Chair 

johnnylimptsa@gmail.com 

Johnny moved to Washington State in 2010 from the San Francisco Bay Area and has called Bothell home since 2012. 

He is married to his wife, Jina, They have four amazing, highly opinionated children(3 Proud Panthers). 

Madison (3rd grade), twins Chase and Sydney (1st grade), and their youngest, Harvey (“Big Boss”), who recently joined the family.

Johnny works in the restaurant industry. He enjoys playing golf, pickleball, and “Pokémon Battle” with his kids.

He is excited to serve in his first year as Fundraising Chair.

Maruthi - Advocay

maruthiy.ptsa@gmail.com

Hello, everyone! My name is Maruthi, and I’m thrilled to serve as the Advocacy representative for our PTA board. Originally from India, I’ve called the Seattle area home since 2011. I’m married to my college friend, whose positivity and patience inspire me daily, and together we’re raising two amazing kids—a 12-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl—who keep us on our toes!

By day, I’ve been a data engineer at Microsoft for the past 13 years, a role I truly enjoy. In my personal life, I thrive on multitasking and staying organized, with a go-getter attitude and a stubborn streak to see things through. These qualities drive my passion for advocacy, where I’m committed to shaping a bright future for our children by championing their needs and supporting our school’s vision. I’m excited to collaborate with all of you to make a positive impact!

Baghyalakshmi Kannan - Membership Chair

baghyalakshmi.ptsa@gmail.com 

Hi Fernwood families! I'm so glad to see you all here. My name is Baghyalakshmi, and I'm excited to be serving as your PTSA Membership Chair this year. 

A little about me — I'm a proud Fernwood parent where my kids are studying 4th grade and 1st grade this year. I’m passionate about helping families feel connected and involved in our school community. 

I have been volunteering in Fernwood school and I have seen firsthand how much the PTSA does for our kids and school and that’s what inspired me to get more involved. 

As Membership Chair, my role is to encourage as many families, teachers, and students as possible to join the PTSA. Membership isn’t just about attending meetings or volunteering—it’s about showing support for our school and helping us provide programs, resources, and events that benefit every child. 

This year, our goal is to grow our membership so every voice in our school community feels represented. Let's make this year our best one yet! Join or renew your membership today to help make a difference and enjoy some fantastic perks along the way.

Thanks for your support!