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Kennedy Elementary PTO
Meet the Board
Laura McGuire - President
Laura McGuire is the parent of a 1st grader and a 4th grader at Kennedy Elementary. As a former teacher, she is committed to helping our school be a welcoming and nurturing environment for all students and their families. In addition to too many volunteer roles, she enjoys hiking, baking, and reading when she should be doing other things.
Katie Elliott - Vice President
Valerie Zaric-Gibson - Treasurer
Valerie Zaric-Gibson is the parent of a Kindergartner at Kennedy Elementary. She works remotely for an insurance company during the day.
She enjoys taking reading, MSCR classes, arts and crafts, and being outdoors.
Ann Orlowski - Secretary
Ann Orlowski is the parent of a 2nd grader at Kennedy Elementary. She is an artist and Gallery Director. Ann and her partner moved to Madison in 2002 and have been enthusiastic residents from the start. She is excited to continue her work with the Kennedy PTO in their mission to support this vibrant school community.
Some favorite hobbies include hiking, gardening, and enjoying the Madison parks…anything that gets us outside.
Bethany Ordaz - Member at Large
Bethany Ordaz is the mom of a 4th grader and a Kindergartner at Kennedy Elementary. By day Bethany is the Community Engagement and Event Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County and also serves on the Board of the Olbrich Botanical Society at Olbrich Gardens. A long time eastsider she is committed to make our east side community strong and healthy. She is happy to use her skills and community connections to help all students, families and staff at Kennedy Elementary!
Joanna Schuth - Member at Large
Joanna Schuth is the parent of a 2nd grader at Kennedy Elementary. She is an academic advisor at UW-Madison and has been a citizen of Madison since 2007. She believes strongly in public schools and the good they do for the community.
Outside of work and PTO, Joanna enjoys chaos gardening, knitting things her child won’t wear, and playing classical music at an unreasonable volume.
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