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Ohio PTA Holds Annual Convention
COLUMBUS (May 8, 2017) –
Members elected the 2017-2019 Ohio PTA board of directors at the annual
convention held in April.
Incoming
officers/directors/district advisors are: Ana Chapman, Jackie Arendt, Lisa
Weaver, Cindy Schanz, Debbie Tidwell, Linda Read, Venezuela Robinson, Nicole
Lesnick, Katie Holcomb, Maria Lang, Angela Revay, Gerri Beres, Barb Varley,
Lois Monroe, Rebecka Adams, Dana Paul, Carol Beasley, Lisa Catalano, Rebecca
Gawsyszawski, Camille Peterson and Shannon Weber. Susan M. Hans is the incoming
president.
Ann
Bohman was honored with the Ohio PTA Oak Tree Award. Doug Dirr was honored as
the Ohio PTA Outstanding Educator, Jessica Eidson was honored
with the Ohio PTA Helping Hands Award and Debbie Dent was honored with the Ohio
PTA School Nurse Award. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Paolo DeMaria
was the guest speaker during the awards luncheon.
The
111th convention also included opportunities for PTA members and
others to learn about a variety of parent-centered,
youth-centered, and education-centered topics. A Town Hall meeting on the Opioid
Epidemic was included. Reflections winners from
throughout the state were recognized, as well. The Reflections program is
designed to enhance art education programs and provides opportunities for
students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their
artistic efforts. For more information, go to pta.org.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the
oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the
health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth. A branch of the
National PTA, it has nearly 70,000 members in over 500 units. The organization
works to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering
families and communities to advocate for all children. For more information, go
to ohiopta.org.
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