About Your Don Benito PTA
PTA Vision + Values
What we stand for: Ensuring our children achieve a whole education through a connected community.
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Positivity
Life is full of adversity. With positive thought and action, we set the example for our children, strengthening our resiliency and identify solutions that are productive and meaningful.
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Inclusivity
Our mindset is to include all children, families, backgrounds and viewpoints. We find cohesion and balance through diversity. We build community on this framework.
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Commitment
Public education is better with strong family engagement and an active community. Our dedication is demonstrated by raising our hands, engaging in conversation, staying informed and supporting our children towards their success.
PTA Executive Board
2025-2026
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Rosa Leiva
President
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Michelle Salas
Executive Vice President
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Katie Perkins
Fundraising Chairperson (1st VP)
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Open Position!
Volunteer Chairperson (2nd VP)
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Natalia Hale
Membership Chairperson (3rd VP)
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Wendy Ochoa
Communications Director (4th VP)
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Sandra Kim
Secretary
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Austin Clay
Treasurer
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Open Position!
Financial Secretary
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Karina Mullins
Historian
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Ashley Lincoln
Parliamentarian
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Nancy Hernandez
Teacher Liaison
Hernandez.Nancy@pusd.us
Art Docent Coordinator
Science Docent Coordinator
Room Parents
Social Events (Fall Dance)
Grant Writing
Grandparents/Special Friends
Class of 2026
Literati Book Fair
Lost and Found
Yearbook
Welcome Committee
Teacher + Staff Appreciation
Campus Beautification
PTA Committee Chairs
2025-2026
OPEN POSITION!
OPEN POSITION!
Nikki Arakawa
Bridget Vander Schaaf
OPEN POSITION!
OPEN POSITION!
Ms. Hernandez + Mr. Val
Alexia Carbone
OPEN POSITION!
Nelli Gibb
Maria Capriccio
OPEN POSITION!
OPEN POSITION!
artdocent@donbenitopta.com
sciencedocent@donbenitopta.com
roomparents@donbenitopta.com
socialevents@donbenitopta.com
grantwriting@donbenitopta.com
grandparentsday@donbenitopta.com
bookfair@donbenitopta.com
lostandfound@donbenitopta.com
yearbook@donbenitopta.com
welcome@donbenitopta.com
teacherappreciation@donbenitopta.com
campusbeautification@donbenitopta.com
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Join Our PTA
Become an active member of our community and help us reach our goal of 400 members! We are fewer than 100 people away!
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Giving
The PTA funds materials and programs to reduce barriers to student achievement. If you can, please make a gift to our PTA today.
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Get Involved
We can never have too many volunteers! From serving on the execuitve board, to chairing a committee, to volunteering in the classroom, there is something for everyone!