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Meet The Arizona PTA Team

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President
Sara Gagliardi

I am an Arizona native. I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren who I absolutely adore. I started PTA to become more involved with the education side while my youngest boys were struggling. I served as secretary and president of Mountain Shadows PTSA for a total of 5 years before coming to Arizona PTA. I am very proud to say our PTSA won many membership awards in the state for our group’s efforts.  I have served on the state level as Field Service Chair, acting region director as needed, Vice President of Membership, 1st Vice President, and now President. I look forward to continuing my journey with Arizona PTA in order to fulfill my passion of helping others be successful leaders and advocates for all children

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1st VP
Kirsten Morgan

With experience as a parent of 4 and an ever expanding adult clan, combined with Kirsten's professional experience, she's proud to support Arizona PTA and its success in any way she can.

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Vice President
Danielle Padia

Danielle Padia is an Arizona Native who attended the same elementary & high school her 2 children attended. She studied at GCC, ASU West, and earned her Master's degree at NAU.  She served at her local unit as President, Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer over 8 years, 3 years on the Az PTA Board of Managers and Executive Committee as the North Central Maricopa Region Director, and is now honored to serve as the Vice President for AZ PTA going on her second year.  She's been part of the AZ delegation at the National PTA Conference for the last 3 years & LegCon 2023.  She lives in Glendale with her husband, and 8th grader and works Full Time in the Peoria Unified School District.  Danielle is looking forward to supporting local units as well as the organization 

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Vice President of Membership 
Brittney Smith

Arizona PTA is transitioning to our new board. BIO details coming soon!

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Samantha is a devoted mother of two and has been happily married for 15 years.  Balancing family life with her career as the Volunteer Coordinator for Old Vail Middle School, and with her involvement with PTA, she excels at creating a supportive, inclusive environment.  She has been actively involved with her children's PTAs for the last 3 years, serving on the Board as Communications Vice President, and then President for two terms.  She is honored for the chance to continue advocating for the children in the State of Arizona.  Samantha's dedication to her family and her community is at the heart of everything she does.

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Treasurer
Tiffany Rogers

Arizona PTA is transitioning to our new board. BIO details coming soon!

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Southwest Maricopa Region Director 
Irene Dargun

Arizona PTA is transitioning to our new board. BIO details coming soon!

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Southern Region
Director 

VACANT

This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.

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North Central Maricopa Region Director
Monique Nieto

As a proud mom of four and an Arizona native, I have been deeply involved in the PTA for six years, serving as president of the local board. My journey with the PTA began because of my youngest children; I wanted to be actively involved in their education and advocate for them. This initial involvement quickly blossomed into a passion. I love helping people and am dedicated to supporting our local units and the PTA mission. I look forward to continuing to make a positive impact on our community through the Arizona Parent Teacher Association

North Central Maricopa Region Director
VACANT

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Field Service Chair
Nicole Martin

Nicole Martin is excited to serve as Field Services Chair for AZ PTA. She is a Paraprofessional in the Deer Valley Unified School District. Nicole is also a mother of 3 and has served on her local unit for 5 years, as Secretary. 

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Diversity Chair 
Meagan Anglin

Arizona PTA is transitioning to our new board. BIO details coming soon!

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Health & Safety Chair 
Heidi Carpenter

​Heidi jumped into PTA when her oldest daughter started kindergarten in 2022. She is the current Treasurer of Desert Willow Elementary PTA. Heidi is the mother of two and an occupational therapist. Heidi has 12 years of volunteer leadership experience with occupational therapy organizations. She hopes to work with local units to keep health & safety topics for all children.

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Northwest Maricopa Region Director
VACANT

Danielle Padia, as Vice President of Arizona PTA, is currently fulfilling the duties of this position.  If you're interested in running for this position, please email her

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Northern Region
Director 

VACANT

Danielle Padia, as Vice President of Arizona PTA, is currently fulfilling the duties of this position.  If you're interested in running for this position, please email her

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Northeast Maricopa/Gila 
Region Director
VACANT

This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.

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Advocacy Chair
Nicky Indicavitch

Arizona PTA is transitioning to our new board. BIO details coming soon!

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Marketing & PR/ Communications Chair
VACANT

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Contact office@azpta.org if you are interested in helping Arizona PTA with social media and marketing messaging. 

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Arts in Education Chair
VACANT

This could be you!

Contact office@azpta.org if you are interested in helping Arizona PTA with social media and marketing messaging. 

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Southeast Maricopa/Pinal Region Director
VACANT

This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers.  If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.

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Western Region Director
VACANT

This region is managed by the Arizona PTA Board of Managers. If you'd like to run for this position please email AZ PTA.

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Bylaws Chair
Kristin Bumford

Arizona PTA is transitioning to our new board. BIO details coming soon!

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Family & Community
Engagement Chair

Allen Little

​Allen is a husband and a father of 6 children and 6 grandchildren.  He has a background in Information Technology, Real Estate, and Culinary Arts. He currently serves as Vice-president of the Kingswood PTSA. He has sat on numerous boards such as (CAP) Community Action Partnerships and various Illinois Realtor Association Advocacy Committees.  Allen, being a single father raising his 3 children before his remarriage understands firsthand the challenges of parenting, the importance of being involved in your child's education in school and out, the effects their surroundings, our society and social media have on our precious children. He also understands the importance of Family and Community as these are intricate and important pieces to a child's growth and development.  He looks forward to bringing his experience and knowledge to the Arizona PTA to enrich Family Engagement as well as Male Engagement throughout this Great State of Arizona.

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Leadership Development Chair
Chantelle Little

Chantelle decided to join her local PTA after relocating from Illinois.  She figured this was a good way to meet new parents.  Shortly after attending her first meeting, she was elected to her 1st Board seat.  After her first state Convention she realized that a spark had formed not only to advocate for the children in her area but for all children.  Together with her husband they share 6 children, 5 grandchildren and a very active Schipperke (Diamond).  Chantelle has a passion for helping others develop and advance in their career as well as in life.  She lives to learn something new daily.

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2025 Convention Lead
Kirsten Morgan

Email with questions or ideas for the 2024 Arizona PTA annual convention. 

Additional Committees & Members

*Committee Chairs

Interested in joining or need more information about committees?
Email: office@azpta.org

for 2023-24
(2024-25 will update in August after 1st BOM meeting)

Advocacy Committee

Kirsten Morgan*

Allen Little

Arts in Education Committee

Sharon Clark Frierson*

Shana Wilson

Reflections Sub-Committee

Sharon Clark Frierson

Shana Wilson

Colette Campbell

 

Amanda Reyes 

Kirsten Morgan*

Danielle Padia

Budget & Finance Committee

Tiffany Rogers* (Acting Chair)

Terrie Minnick

Kirsten Morgan

Bylaws Committee

Diversity Committee

Angela McCallister*

Chantelle Little

Caitlin Dragun

Allen Little*

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Family & Community Engagement Committee

Male Engagement Sub-Committee

Conor Martin*

Allen Little

Nicole Martin*

Chantelle Little

Monique Nieto

Danielle Padia

Field Service Committee

Health & Safety Committee

VACANT*

Heidi Carpenter

Chantelle Little*

Conor Martin

Leadership Development Committee

Amanda Reyes* 

Jessica Miranda

Membership Committee

State & Local Unit Relations (SLUR) Committee

Danielle Padia

Amanda Reyes 

Tiffany Rogers

Sharon Clark Frierson

Nathan Padia

Caitlyn Martin

Youth Committee

Office Management Team

Sara Gagliardi

Danielle Padia

Brittany Smith

Tiffany Rogers

Samantha Wootton

Kirsten Morgan

Elections Committee
(2 Elected Members)

To be determined 

Samantha Wootton *LEAD

Kirsten Morgan

Tiffany Rogers

Terrie Minnick

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Marketing & Public Relations Committee

Teacher of the Month - Marketing Sub-Committee

Monique Nieto*

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Nominating Committee
(7 BOM Members)

To be determined 

Convention Committee

Kirsten Morgan *LEAD

ALL BOM Members

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Site Selection - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Awards - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Registration - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Credentials - Convention Sub-Committee

Amanda Reyes

Workshop - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Meal Functions - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Hospitality - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Rules - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Decorations - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Convention PR - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

Program - Convention Sub-Committee

Vacant

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