PGPA

PgPA

A community of families

We are not simply a school - we are a community of families because of the dedication of our parent volunteers. Porter-Gaud values and encourages parent engagement. The relationships between parents, faculty, students, and administrators are strengthened by parent involvement in the volunteer opportunities offered by the Porter-Gaud Parent Association (PGPA).

Strengthening Relationships Between Parents, Faculty, Students, and Administrators

The mission of the PGPA is to:

Build community among families through special events and volunteer opportunities.
Provide families with information and resources helpful to parenting.
Raise funds that support school programs.

The Porter-Gaud experience is enhanced when our parents share their talents and time with our community. We encourage you to get involved!

Leadership

PGPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2024-2025
Past President: Dorothy Thaxton President: Kate Adams Vice President Community: Morgan Marshall Vice President Events: Gretchen Naylor Vice President Athletics: Krysten Hariri & Richard McElroy Treasurer: Amanda Doherty Secretary: Abigail Speights

PGPA Board 2024-2025

Athletics
Fall Concessions Coordinator (Football): Fall: Open Concessions Coordinator (Volleyball): Winter: Open Concessions Coordinator: Open Spring Concessions Coordinator: 2 Positions Open Coach Appreciation: Phoebe Mendez Fundraising: Brook Bennett & Craig Sedmak Father’s Social Event Coordinator: Craig Sedmak Mom’s Social Event Coordinator: Ellie Gray
Events
PG Merchandise - Christina Goodear, Becky Lincoln & Tiffany Issa PG Spring Community Event - Ellie Gray and Jessie Brooker Halloween - Ansley Feussner, Lisa McFadden & Carson Lucas Holiday Festival - Open Athletic Event Chair: Ellie Gray Assistant Chairs: Whitney Holzer, Laura Barnhart Transition Team: Ellie Gray, Robin Poliakoff
Community Building
US Division Representative - Jill Settle US Teacher Appreciation - Jennifer Thompson, Dee Fortson, Christine Mermer MS Representative - Cindy Nistad MS Teacher Appreciation - Fernanda Brewer, Kimberly Brown, Jackie Thomson, Angie Polk LS Representative - Becky Cheek & Masheed Rockwell LS Teacher Appreciation - Anne Jackson, Chantal Byrne, Megan Lecholop Facilities/Dining Appreciation - Charlotte Stein, Sarah Wendell, Erin Farrow Faith / Moms in Prayer - Jill Settle Diversity & Inclusion Parent Alliance (DIPA) - Kimberly Brown and Shayna Howell Family Wellness - Danielle Lopez

Grade Level Reps

Lower School
Grade 1: Allison Sheets, Valerie Howell, Jenny Desart Grade 2: Ashley Cook, Katie Lansbury, Laura Woodcock, Emily Giarrocco Grade 3: Laura Barnhart, Whitney Morrison, Anna Maria Kammeyer Grade 4: Kristen Cochran, Megan Louis, Kelly Bogdan, Heather Adams
Middle School
Grade 5: Kate Johnson, Chenoa Reed, Lauren Lail, Diana Snyder Grade 6: Nicole Codell, Rebecca Wade Grade 7: Lisa McElhaney, Brian Kern, Lauren Little Grade 8: Blair Turner, Merritt Buck, Rebecca Warren, Melissa VandeWiel
Upper School
Grade 9: Jennifer Lea, Anne Pope Grade 10: Amy Salzhauer, Kristen Wisner, Allyson Thornton Grade 11: Hope Gamble, Hunter Dawson Grade 12: Denise Apple, Kacie Highsmith, Avery Smith, Nicole Ferraro & Holly Centurino

DIPA

The Diversity and Inclusion Parent Alliances's (DIPA) mission is to help families grow in their understanding of diversity and cultural sensitivity, develop awareness and empathy, and recognize and appreciate the unique nature of our school community. This parent partnership is in support of our school’s mission and in building a welcoming and inclusive community.

Past Events
April 2023: Culinary Connections A festive dinner and discussion highlighting the depth of the Caribbean's many influences on Lowcountry Cuisine. A unique opportunity to discover the tropical roots of our region's architecture, food traditions, and cultural heritage and to dine on freshly-prepared, boldly-flavored cuisine from the island of Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Puerto Rico. Proceeds benefiting PG's Equity and Inclusion Fund. December 2022: Parent Coffee with Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley As Porter-Gaud celebrates 50 years of educating women on campus, we recognize the importance of having women in leadership roles in ministry. Bishop Woodliff-Stanley will highlight the need for and challenges of female leadership in ministry and how the school's Episcopal identity helps create a strong sense of community and belonging for all.

Past Events

April 2023: Culinary Connections
A festive dinner and discussion highlighting the depth of the Caribbean's many influences on Lowcountry Cuisine. A unique opportunity to discover the tropical roots of our region's architecture, food traditions, and cultural heritage and to dine on freshly-prepared, boldly-flavored cuisine from the island of Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Puerto Rico. Proceeds benefiting PG's Equity and Inclusion Fund.
December 2022: Parent Coffee with Bishop Ruth Woodliff-Stanley
As Porter-Gaud celebrates 50 years of educating women on campus, we recognize the importance of having women in leadership roles in ministry. Bishop Woodliff-Stanley will highlight the need for and challenges of female leadership in ministry and how the school's Episcopal identity helps create a strong sense of community and belonging for all.

Faith

Moms In Prayer

Moms In Prayer is an international organization with a vision that every school in the world would be covered with prayer. Starting in September, we will meet every Tuesday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. to intercede on behalf of our children and school through prayer.
We invite all mothers to join us in Washington Hall anytime!

Feel free to visit momsinprayer.org or, if you have any questions, contact:

Jill Settle
P: 843-697-0818

Email

Resources for Upper School Parents/Student Organizations

FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes is in the process of forming an all-school sports huddle.
If your child is interested in being a leader, please contact: