Meet Your 2024 - 2025 Patterson PTSO
As your 2024/2025 school year PTSO board we will work hard to provide our students, teachers/staff and school with additional learning curriculums, classroom supplies, campus upgrades, staff appreciation/recognition and fun experiences for our families.
Candace Baird, President
Richard Baird, Co-Secretary
Candace and Richard will be starting their 4rd year on the PTSO Board. They have 2 children, Allie (4th) and Brayden (5th). They also have 3 dogs, Molly and Honey, about 20 chickens, and 1 giant Tortoise named Dash. Candace works full time as a Registered Nurse on a cardiac floor at HonorHealth in Scottdale. Richard is in Real Estate and Investments. They enjoy camping, vacations, and hanging out with friends and neighbors. Hosting parties is their JAM!
Kelly Rush, Vice President
Kelly is excited to start her 2nd year on the PTSO Board, serving as co-Vice President with Christine. She has twin boys, Wade & Cooper, who will be starting 3rd grade this school year. Kelly loves spending time with her family, vacationing, and being crafty. When she’s not managing the house you can most likely find her on the baseball field cheering on her boys.
Stefanie Botner, Co-Secretary
Stefanie is a Business Analyst at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business and a dedicated mother to two energetic kids, Max (8) and Livia (3.5). With Max attending Patterson since preschool, Stefanie has joined the PTSO board to become more involved in his education and the community. Outside of work, you can find her playing Volleyball, whipping up delicious treats in the kitchen, tending to her garden, enjoying family bike rides, exploring the great outdoors, and trips to Germany to visit loved ones.
Lyndy Gregorski-Rotert, co-Treasurer
Lyndy will be serving her first year on the PTSO Board! She has Wilson (1st) and Wren who will be a Panther in the fall of 2025. She is an Operations and Marketing Coordinator at AFFIRM Mental Health. She enjoys reading, traveling (she is trying to visit all 50 states with her family), and spending time with her two cats and two dogs. Lyndy is also a LEGO and marine life expert (not by choice but by association).
Chelsea Heinz-Brown, co-Treasurer
Chelsea has been a Patterson parent for 6 years and is excited for a 3rd year with the PTSO Board. She has Gerrit (5th grade) and Wade (4 years old). She is a Senior Marketing Coordinator for a local engineering firm that designs freeways throughout the Valley. Chelsea enjoys camping, off-roading, traveling, new adventures with her boys, hanging in the pool and ASU, Go Devils!
Key Patterson Committees
Our PTSO would not be what it is without these team members. They are all instrumental when it comes to pride days, teacher appreciation week and everything in-between.
Richard Baird
Brayden (5th Grade)
Allie (4th Grade)
Hospitality Liaison
Briana Tavernier
Ryan (3rd Grade)
Braden (3rd Grade)
Hospitality
Jessica McFall
Dallas (5th Grade)
Jovie (3rd Grade)
Hospitality
Shana Reese
Carolyn (3rd Grade)
Hospitality
Heather Allen
Sienna (6th Grade)
Avalon (4th Grade)
Charlotte (1st Grade)
Hospitality
Stacy Fabian
Alan (6th Grade)
Pride Days | IT | Website
Jaime Seymour
Anatasia (5th Grade)
Pride Days
Nicole Canto
Easton (5th Grade)
Leo (1st Grade)
Social Media | Digital Communication
Kylie Marsh
Florence (2nd Grade)
Print Communication
We are always looking for volunteers, committee chairs and input to help improve our school. See how you can get involved and contact us with any questions.
Upcoming Events & Key Dates
Patterson PTSO
Upcoming Events
Social events and fundraising events are a key piece of the PTSO. Check back often for an up-to-date listing of all Patterson PTSO events.
See the “official” GPS school calendar here.
Want to volunteer at an event?
See other volunteer opportunities.
Why we do what we do.
Our Patterson families are a KEY element to our success. The more involved the families are, the more successful the school is. We are thankful for all the items, time, and expertise you donate. The Patterson PTSO is here:
To help raise money for Patterson so we can provide facilities that we would not have been able to afford otherwise. This extra help means that our school can afford to provide students with learning opportunities and experiences that wouldn’t have been possible.
As Parents we want to be involved in our child’s education, we want all children to succeed. Being involved with the PTSO or being a board member provides parents with the tools to collectively influence the decisions that affect our children at their schools.
We welcome your involvement!!
Opportunities are abundant! From a single task to full committee leadership. The Patterson PTSO accomplishes a lot with a little and any donations of time, talents, funds, or support are welcome.
Time and Talents
We know our Patterson Family is full of so many talents. We welcome what you have to offer and are looking for support in some of the following specific areas:
Event planning and support (we love new themes)
Monthly flyer counting and classroom distribution
Donation requests from local business
Pride Days
Grant writing & review
Monthly bookkeeping
CPA for Non-Profit Tax Management
Landscaping for campus improvement projects
Please contact us to share your time and talents!
Event Coordination & Volunteers
Our events take a lot of time and effort in the coordination, preparation, and execution. If you would like to head an event or volunteer at an event, please contact us. Some upcoming opportunities include:
Pride Days (Quarterly per year)
Annual Holiday Store (Early Dec 2024)
Breakfast with Santa (Early Dec 2024)
Daughter/Parent Event (Early February 2025
Spring Carnival (April 2025)
End of Year Ice Cream Social (May 2025)
Classroom Projects
At times our staff have additional projects for funding. Check out this list of items our classrooms are currently in need of.
Something Else
Do you have other talents to offer? We have various needs around campus that may be the perfect fit for you.
There are many ways to get involved. Please reach out and we’ll find something that suits you.
School dismissal at 1:55pm. Please make arrangements to pickup your student on time.