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Volunteer with the PTO

Positions to apply for and volunteer opportunities to sign up for, all for the 2026-27 school year.

Help at an event

One-day jobs at upcoming PTO events. Sign up on the event's page.

PTO positions

These roles take a short application, and a PTO admin follows up.

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PTO Leadership

Co-Presidents

All positions filled

Leads the PTO: sets direction, runs meetings, and represents Williams families. Reach the presidents at presidents@williamspto.org.

  • David Chang
  • Diana Sim

Treasurer

Filled

Manages the PTO budget, reimbursements, and financial reporting.

  • Diana Sim

Runs PTO communications: newsletters and announcements.

  • Amanda Bathory

Coordinates the room parents across all classrooms and grades.

  • Jim Strickland

Directs the Creative Arts & Sciences enrichment program, supported by the CAS committee.

  • Krystal Yong
  • Daisy Zheng

Program Leads

Runs our information technology systems including website, PTO app, and PTO workspace tools.

  • David Chang

Organizes and schedules the art class and library volunteer teams.

  • Jim Strickland

Leads the school's service and charitable giving initiatives throughout the year. Responsibilities include planning and organizing the annual toy drive and food drive.

  • Elena Silverman

Volunteer opportunities

Sign up and you're in, no application needed.

School Counsel

Committee Member

All positions filled

School Counsel Committee Members support developing education goals and formulating a School Improvement Plan, review the school level budget, advise the principal, and take on projects to support the school (Family Handbook, Blue Zone, etc.) The committee consists of teachers, parents/guardians, the principal, and community members. It will meet one morning of the month from 7:45am to 8:15am, with the first meeting in October.

  • Steph Donohue-Ganesh
  • Kelly Moors
  • Abigail Glovsky

Event Leads

Handles facility and field permits for PTO events.

  • Leanne Dunne

School Picture Day is September 15th! The School Pictures Coordinator will work with the photographer and school, assists photographer with organizing students during photo sessions. Gathers a handful of parent volunteers to help that day.

  • David Chang

Plans and runs the annual book fair.

  • Alaa Alfayez

Winter Gala & Auction Co-Chair

All positions filled

Co-leads the Winter Gala & Auction, working with the committee.

  • Abigail Glovsky
  • Jim Strickland

The Sports Clinic Coordinator is responsible for structuring for the program, recruiting staff and volunteers, coordinating schedules and logistics, and overseeing implementation.

  • Liz Roberts

The Theater Clinic Coordinators lead the effort to revive and develop the school's theater clinic program. Responsibilities include creating the vision and structure for the program, recruiting staff and volunteers, coordinating schedules and logistics, and overseeing implementation.

  • Abigail Glovsky

Multicultural Night Co-Chair

All positions filled

Co-leads planning for Multicultural Night.

  • Kelly Moors
  • Abigail Glovsky

Coordinates Williams participation in the citywide NewtonSERVES day of service.

  • Abigail Glovsky

Color Day Coordinator

All positions filled

Works with Mr. Lanza to coordinate Color Day festivities.

  • Kelly Moors
  • Leanne Dunne

Room Parents

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help Kindergarten families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Stephanie Traugott

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help Kindergarten families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Rebecca Fortgang
  • Gordon Kraft-Todd

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 1st grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Monica Singletary

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 1st Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Lauren Kayserman

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 2nd Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Kate Fisher

(2nd) Ms. Sabin Room Parents

All positions filled

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 2nd Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Ami Jobanputra
  • Beth Koehler

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 3rd Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Grant Viklund
  • Rachel Chu

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 4th Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Abigail Glovsky

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 4th Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Jen Hedges

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 5th Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Ceire Nevins

(5th) Ms. Kanode Room Parents

All positions filled

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 5th Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community.

  • Ashley Green-Gluskin
  • Veronica Horner

Community Liasons

Serve as a liaison between PTO, Williams staff, and ELL families.

  • Sayumi Stone

Committees & Helpers

5th Grade Activities Committee

All positions filled

Liaison between class, teacher and PTO and help 5th Grade families' connection to each other and to the wider Williams community. This committee will also work closely with the 5th grade teachers to help plan fundraisers and special events for the 5th graders (ie. yearbooks, end of year party, graduation, etc.)

  • Leanne Dunne
  • Megan Mack
  • Helena Stilwell
  • Ceire Nevins
  • Krystal Yong

The Winter Gala Auction & Gala Committee works alongside the Gala Chairs to plan and execute one of the school's most important community events. Committee members support event logistics, auction procurement, sponsorship outreach, decorations, communications, and volunteer coordination to help create a memorable evening while raising vital funds for the school.

  • Amanda Bathory
  • Leanne Dunne
  • Elena Silverman
  • Ami Jobanputra
  • Bethea Tashjian
  • Stephanie Traugott
  • David Chang

CAS Committee Volunteers

10 positions open

Support the Creative Arts & Sciences program by assisting with logistics, event coordination, and presenter support, helping provide enriching educational experiences for students.

Art Class Volunteers

17 positions open

Assist teachers during art classes by helping prepare materials, supporting students with projects, organizing supplies, and assisting with classroom cleanup.

  • Xu Han
  • Jen Hedges
  • Maria Mesquita
  • Jennifer Powell
  • Elena Silverman
  • Lauren Kayserman
  • Kate Fisher
  • Jonathan O'Brien

Library Volunteers

12 positions open

Support library operations and student activities by helping organize materials, assisting with projects, and creating a positive library experience for students.

  • Xu Han
  • Jen Hedges
  • Ashley Merchant
  • Maria Mesquita
  • Russell Stone
  • Jim Strickland
  • Maria Strickland
  • Stephanie Donohue-Ganesh
  • Luisa Shin Ogawa
  • Sooyeun Park
  • Jihyun Kim
  • Carrie Cameron
  • Robin Myler

Volunteer Pool

Volunteer Pool

35 positions open

Become part of our volunteer pool! Sign up here if you are willing to help the PTO at various events but prefer not to sign up for any specific coordinator position.

  • Alaa Alfayez
  • Jen Hedges
  • Shimrit Markette
  • Maria Mesquita
  • Jennifer Powell
  • Russell Stone
  • Jim Strickland
  • Maria Strickland
  • Elena Silverman
  • Luisa Shin Ogawa
  • Kate Fisher
  • Meaghan Gonthier
  • Carrie Cameron
  • Bethea Tashjian
  • Robin Myler