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PTO Executive Board 2025/26
Elected April 23,2024 - Installed July 1, 2024 (treasurer installed September 1, 2023)PTO Executive Board 2025/26
PTO Officers 2025/26
PTO Officers 2025/26
Kelly Callahan
President
returning board member
my NW kids are in: 5th and 2nd
(and I have a 7th grader)
a favorite school memory: coming in 2nd place in the backwards scooter race at field day and getting my picture in the paper! Also, obstacle course day in gym class!
a favorite Northwest tradition: the High School Senior walk-through & the 5th grade walk-through!
Molly Burbank
Vice President,
Recording Secretary
returning board member
my NW kid is in: 4th
(and I have a 4 year old)
a favorite school memory:
3rd grade, creating passports and "traveling" the world. Each day our teacher set up the classroom like a different country!
a favorite Northwest tradition:
Field Day
Alesha Greco
Corresponding Secretary
NEW! 2025/2026
my NW kid is in: 1st
(and I have a preschooler)
a favorite school memory:
field days where we decorated shirts & played games all day. As well as a trip to Italy my senior year at LHS.
a favorite Northwest tradition:
I'm excited to learn more about Northwest traditions and to be a part of the school community!
Talene Bare
Treasurer
NEW! 2025/2026
my NW kids are in: 2nd
(I also have a 6th grader)
a favorite school memory: field day
a favorite Northwest tradition:
the Jingle Bell Fair
Sylvia Robbins
Assistant Treasurer
NEW! 2025/2026
my NW kids are in: 1st & 2nd
(and I have an 8th grader)
A favorite school memory: school plays, and dances.
A favorite NW tradition:
kayaking down Squannacook River!
Shannon Eichorn
Fundraising Coordinator
returning board member
my NW kids are in: 3rd
(and I have two 6th graders)
a favorite school memory: I loved being done with school. But if you had to make me pick an actual memory it would be nature's classroom!
a favorite Northwest tradition:
Field day! I love getting to go every year and seeing the kids have fun with that!
Lindsey Gesualdi
member at large
no board vote
my NW kids are in: 5th and 3rd
a favorite school memory: Participating in field day, the lip-sync, and the O.N.E event (Only Northwest Excellence) where grades competed against each other in physical fitness.
a favorite Northwest tradition: Jingle Bell Fair. I can remember getting to shop at the fair and feeling so grown up! Now I get to see all the fun from the opposite side!
Things have come full circle! I attended Northwest for my K-8 school years and was here when the mascot was changed from a giraffe to Buddy the Bulldog!
Brittney Santos
member at large
no board vote
my NW kid is in: 5th
(and I have a preschooler)
a favorite school memory:
father daughter dance
a favorite Northwest tradition:
Jingle Bell Fair
Outgoing PTO Officers 2024/25
terms ended July 1, 2025 (treasurer term ended September 1, 2025) Board members marked with (*) will be returning for 2025/2026Outgoing PTO Officers 2024/25
President: Lindsey Gesualdi & Brittney Santos
Vice President: Ashley Fenner
Recording Secretary: Kelly Callahan*
Corresponding Secretary: Molly Burbank*
Treasurer: Dan Cronin
Assistant Treasurer: Meredith Sweet
Fundraising Coordinator: Shannon Eichorn*
Administration & Staff
Administration & Staff
Danielle Pardee
Staff Volunteer
I teach 5th grade. This will be my 8th year as a classroom teacher and my 10th year at Northwest.
a favorite school memory: Backpack Night where we were able to meet our teachers and see our classroom before the school year started.
a favorite Northwest tradition: Pasta Supper and 5th Grade Celebrations.
Jennifer Lund
Staff Volunteer
I teach ELD (English Language Development). I work with first and second graders.
a favorite school memory: Watching first grade students proudly perform in their Memorial Day show after weeks of hard work rehearsing.
a favorite Northwest tradition:
Field Day
NOMINATIONS FOR PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD 2025/2026
NOMINATIONS FOR PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD 2025/2026
Northwest PTO held elections held for executive board officers for the 2025-2026 school year at the PTO meeting on April 8, 2025. Nominations were submitted no later than Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
"PTO" stands for "Parent Teacher Organization" and we welcome any parents or guardians of Northwest Elementary students to get involved! While anyone can volunteer, PTO Board members are volunteers who commit to serving for at least 1 school year (the treasurer position commits to 2 years). Board members are also responsible for co-chairing at least one event per school year.
If you are interested in a board position or would like to nominate someone who you think would be a great candidate, please submit a nomination by April 1, 2025. A member of the Nominating Committee will be in touch. Please contact a current PTO board member or a nominating committee member with any questions you have about the offices and process. NorthwestPTO@gmail.comPTO Board Position Descriptions
PTO Board Position Descriptions
President | 2025/2026: Kelly Callahan
Serves as principal executive officer of the organization. Supervises and controls the activities of the organization. Organizes and assists board members in selecting a chairperson for all PTO events for the current school year. Presides and participates in all PTO monthly meetings and executive board meetings.Vice-President | 2025/2026: Molly Burbank
Acts as an aide to the president and performs the president duties in the absence or inability of the president. Responsible for chairing at least one PTO event during the school year. Performs other duties as needed.Recording Secretary | 2025/2026: Molly Burbank
Keeps the minutes of the proceedings of the monthly meetings. Responsible for chairing at least one PTO event during the school year and performs other duties as required.Corresponding Secretary | 2025/2026: Aleesha Greco
Conducts delegated correspondence on behalf of the organization. Acts as the Recording Secretary in their absence. Responsible for chairing at least one PTO event during the school year. Performs other duties as needed.Treasurer | 2025/2026: Talene Bare
Responsible for all funds of the organization. Keeps an accurate record of all receipts and expenditures. Gives a financial report at meetings. Prepares documents for the PTO accountant for tax filings. Responsible for chairing at least one PTO event during the school year. Performs other duties as needed. Treasurer is the only position that requires a two-year commitment.Assistant Treasurer | 2025/2026: Sylvia Robbins
Collects and deposits PTO monies. Assists treasurer with financial duties. Responsible for chairing at least one PTO event during the school year. Performs other duties when needed.Fundraising Coordinator | 2025/2026: Shannon Eichorn
Develops sponsorship plans and maintains relationships with local vendors. Keeps track of all donations and oversees all passive income streams. Responsible for obtaining annual raffle licenses and supervising raffles to ensure legal compliance. Assist in determining fundraising plans and goals for the year. Responsible for chairing at least one PTO event during the school year. Performs other delegated duties as assigned.
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