LFA Parents
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LFA Parents Association
Parents Association Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Association is to advance the mission of the Academy; to promote the education and welfare of its students and to unite our efforts with the entire Academy family; to facilitate and enhance communication within the parent community and between parents and the faculty, administration, and trustees of the Academy; and to facilitate parent involvement in social, educational and fundraising activities.
PA Executive Board
President
Lisa Schilling
President-Elect
Jorie Alutto
Vice President - Communications
Agnes McGrail
Vice President - Programs
Shelley Hooke
Vice President - Student Life
Heather Kotlarz
Student Life Co-Chair
Margaret White
Secretary
Mardah Weinfield
Welcome from the PA President
Welcome to the Lake Forest Academy Parents Association page. We hope this resource is a useful tool to find events, volunteer opportunities, and information throughout the school year.
The Parents Association supports student life and provides opportunities for parents to engage in the vibrant and diverse community of LFA. We host social events such as class gatherings, book club and a Wednesday walking group to enhance connectivity with other parents. We provide many opportunities to contribute to campus life through volunteering, community outreach, and philanthropy and hope you will find meaningful ways to participate.
All of us on the PA Board look forward to meeting you and working with you this year!
Sincerely,
Lisa Schilling P’18, ’20, ’21
Parents Association President 2019-2020
PA Board
PA Programs
Academy Fund Co-Chairs*
TBD
Caxy Booth Co-Chairs
Padmaja Guntaka & Melissa Zimmerman-Farag
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs
Nina Samra & Meredith Park
Harvest Hope Co-Chairs*
Norma Ascroft & Michelle Petrini-Poli
International Student Ambassador Chair
Tricia Sweet
Parent Ambassador Co-Chairs*
Joyce Kim & Nagawa Kakumba
Spring Gala Co-Chairs
Kim Nash & Aida Quiroz
*2-year positions
Community Relations
Athletic Liaison
Christina Corsiglia
Athletic Liaison Co-Chair
Colleen Berto
Fine Arts Liaison
John Lin
Hospitality Chair
Bonnie-Ann Hartwig
Hospitality Co-Chair
Dee Menezes
LEAD Representative
Mia Buhl
Nominating Chair (PA)
Corlene Rhoades
Volunteer Chair
Elizabeth Walvoord
Parent Reps & Chairs
Alumni Parent Representative Chair
Stephanie Fisher
Boarding Parent Representative Chair
Annie Johnson
Class of 2020 Representatives
Susan Felitto & Annie Johnson
Class of 2020 Representatives
Karen Dickerson & Maureen Mullarkey
Class of 2022 Representatives
Guita Griffiths & Ro Thompson
Class of 2023 Representatives
Laura George & Don Mitckess
Get Involved
LFA offers various opportunities for parents and guardians to engage with our community. Members of the Parents Association, as fellow parents, understand and respect differences in available time, interests, and scheduling constraints. Therefore, there is a volunteer opportunity to fit every schedule!
Below are some examples of various roles:
- Ambassador Families for International Students
- Ambassador for New Families
- Student Life Committee Membership
- Team Parents and Athletic Liaisons
- Fine Arts Liaisons
- Academy Fund Parent Volunteer
- Volunteers and Chairs of events such as the Spring Gala, Harvest Hope, and the Faculty & Staff Appreciation Event
For information about any volunteer activity at LFA, please contact Director of Parent Relations & Giving Lorelee Hood.
*Please note that you will need to log in to access our volunteer contacts page.