About the PTO

What the PTO Does

Supporting students, empowering educators, and building community since 2001.

Williams students gathered on the school field
Who we are

Our Mission

Parents, guardians, and staff working side by side for every Williams student.

The Williams Elementary Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a dedicated group of parents, guardians, and staff working together to support and enrich students’ learning while strengthening our school community.

Our mission is to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where families and educators join forces to enhance the educational experience for every student. Through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and community events, we provide essential resources, programs, and services that help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

From funding classroom supplies and schoolwide initiatives to organizing fun and enriching activities, the PTO plays a vital role in making Williams Elementary a place where children can learn, grow, and succeed. We invite you to get involved, share your ideas, and make a difference! Together, we can continue building a strong, supportive, and connected school community.

By the numbers

Statistics

189
Students
2001
Year formed
100%
Volunteer powered
Leadership

2026-2027 PTO Officers

David Chang
Co-President
Technology Chair
School Pictures Coordinator
Diana Sim
Co-President & Treasurer

Reach the officers at presidents@williamspto.org.

The team

2026-2027 Volunteer Team

Amanda Bathory Leisman
Amanda Bathory Leisman
Communications Director
Jim Strickland
Jim Strickland
Room Parent Director
Art & Library Volunteer Coordinator
Winter Gala & Auction Co-Chair
Krystal Yong
Krystal Yong
CAS (Creative Arts & Sciences) Director
Daisy Zheng
Daisy Zheng
CAS (Creative Arts & Sciences) Director
Alaa Alfayez
Alaa Alfayez
Book Fair Coordinator
Abby Glovsky
Abby Glovsky
Multicultural Night Co-Chair
Winter Gala & Auction Co-Chair
NewtonSERVES Coordinator
Kelly Moors
Kelly Moors
Multicultural Night Co-Chair
Color Day Coordinator
Leanne Dunne
Leanne Dunne
Event Permit Liaison
Color Day Coordinator

Open roles

Community Service Director, Theater Clinic Coordinator, Spring Fling Coordinator, and our community liaisons (METCO, SEPAC, Safe Routes to School, and ELL) are all open. Sign up on the volunteer board!

Room Parents

Two room parents per classroom help teachers and connect families.

  • (4th) Ms. O'Flaherty - Abby Glovsky
  • (4th) Ms. McCarthy - Jen Hedges
  • (5th) Ms. Poots - Ceire Nevins
  • All other classrooms (K-5) - open, sign up!

Committees & Helpers

Many hands, light lifts: CAS Committee Volunteers, 5th Grade Activities Committee, Art Class Volunteers, Library Volunteers, and the Winter Gala & Auction Committee.

See open roles & sign up on the volunteer board →