EPO PTA Board Members

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart."

-Elizabeth Andrew

Our mission as a group of parents, teachers and students is to support and enrich the lives of all members of the EPO family.

President
​dANA sTONE

Hello EPO Families!  
This will be my fifth year volunteering at EPO.  I have been on the PTA Board for the last three years.  First as Treasurer and I have been President for the last two years.
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I absolutely love our school and our staff.  I am also the committee chair for my sons cub scout pack and work as a local realtor.  My husband is retired military and I have two boys.  One is a fourth grader and one is an eighth grader at Marcus.

Vice-President
kAY lArOCHELLE

Hi EPO Families!  This is my 6th year at EPO.  I have 2 daughters who are in 5th and 1st grade.

I was born in Scotland UK.  My family has been in Washington for nearly 12 years.  We enjoy the outdoors, rock painting, parks and Glamping.

Being part of the PTA is very important to our school.  I have enjoyed being involved in events, like our fundraisers, auctions, school dances, book fairs, field trips and meeting some amazing parents, staff and families.

co-Secretary
Shauna Elliott

Hi East Port Orchard Elementary, I'm pleased to be secretary of the PTA this year. This will be my 3rd year volunteering, first year being on the PTA board. I have absolutely fallen in love with our school and the great group of people here, I get a lot of joy helping and being involved. 

​I have been a Washington resident my whole life and lived in Port Orchard the last 12 years. I'm the proud owner of a local business Bay Buoy Espresso and enjoy being active outdoors and spending time with my family. I look forward to fundraising activities this year and getting more parents involved.

Co-Secretary
Morgan Matthews

I am a full-time working mom and an EPO PTA member.  I have two kids (a seven year old and a three year old).  I have been an EPO Parent for a year, now going on year two.  My son that attends EPO is a first grader.

If you think that you cannot join the PTA due to not being able to volunteer at all, don't sweat it!  Last year I was only able to volunteer a handful of times and just that little bit helps a LONG way.  If you have any questions, feel free to ask any one of us!  We hope we can create a positive experience as your PTA Board Members! ​

treasurer
lAURA oSBORNE

Hi!  This is my second year serving on the EPO PTA Board.  I was born & raised here in Kitsap County.  My husband, kids and I enjoy camping, playing on the beach, painting rocks, reading books and our pizza/movie nights. 

I volunteer at the school & with our PTA because being here gives me the opportunity to help, to serve where needed, to be involved, and to be able to give my kiddo a hug during lunchtime or on the way out to recess. ​

Box Top Chair
OPEN POSITION

Box Tops are transitioning to digital format, HOWEVER, there are still a LOT of clippable Box Tops out there to collect!  We are looking for someone to coordinate the collection of box tops & brainstorm ways to reward top collectors!  As we are half-digital, half-clippable, we need to get creative!
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Yearbook cHAIR
OPEN POSITION

We all want a super cute yearbook where we see a great variety of pictures of our kiddos.  It's hard to do when you only have a few core people running these events AND trying to take pictures at the same time.  If you like taking pictures and would like to help, let us know!

School Dance Chair
OPEN POSITION

We are looking for someone to be in charge of the details & organization for the Fall & Spring Dances.  If you're interested, let us know!!

School Store Chair
OPEN POSITION

We would like to begin a school store during lunchtime.  We are looking for someone to help us revamp the PTA window boxes, coordinate sales & run the store.  If you are interested, let us know!​

Auction Chair
OPEN POSITION

Our Silent Auction takes place in March and we are looking for someone to be in charge of the event and coordinating donations.  If you are a people person, this is the job for you!!​