Our PTA Committees

There are many opportunities to play an active role in the United PTA and one very important way is to join a committee.

Click here to sign up for a committee and we’ll send you the WhatsApp committee link.

Environmental Science & Activism Committee

Devoted to bringing more science learning, environmental awareness and sustainability to the school, through fun events and environmentally-conscious learning. We elevate sustainable choices (eg, recycling, compost, hydroponic gardening, etc.) and manage the Lost & Found!

Committee Head: Hazuki Aikawa

Equity & Anti-Racism

Cultivates a community of dialogue, self-reflection, self-awareness around our racialized experiences and perspectives so that we can interrupt racism and white supremacy in our homes and our school community.
Committee Head: Renee Ortega

Fundraising

So much of what makes United so special—from keeping classes smaller to our math coordinator to the library to school trips—is funded by PTA donations. The fundraising committee develops PTA fundraising strategies and manages campaigns for the PTA to support our school. To help organize our annual giving campaign, get involved with grants, or Party for a Cause please contact us at fundraising@unitedbk-pta.org. Not sure where to start? Consider becoming a monthly donor here.
Committee Heads: Cornell DeWitt & Erin Hersey

Garden Committee

Manages the main Madison Street garden. The committee also supports urban nature programs, encourages healthy and empowering eating habits and acts as an educational support tool for the classroom and teaching space.
Committee Heads: Dara Eagle

Inclusion

A team of parents and caregivers that provides support for families of exceptional and neurodiverse students, whether or not they have IEPs and 504 plans.

Committee Heads: Dan Fetter & Ann Fraioli Singh

Event: Monday 10/19, Service Provider Meet and Greet Breakfast, 8:30–9:10am in the OT room on the 3rd floor

Library Committee

The Library Committee works closely with our wonderful librarian Esther Gottesman to ensure our library is a center of joyful literacy for the whole school: from thousands of enticing books to check out to inspiring author visits to community events like Literacy Week and Storytellers of United.

Committee Heads: Emily Gould & Kristian Sanford

Merchandise Committee

Finds fun ways to display school spirit through design & swag! The committee designs, produces, markets & sells United merchandise throughout the school year so we can all have fresh UNITED gear.

Committee Head: Adrian Franks

Solo Parenting

Committee goal is to create a supportive community for single and solo parents. We hope this can be a space for friendship, camaraderie, sharing resources, and simply having other parents who understand the experience of parenting solo.

We’re looking forward to meeting up, hanging out, supporting one another, and hosting some fun events for us and our kids throughout the year. Our goal is simple: build our village and enjoy some time together along the way!

Committee Heads: Katherine Spector & Katrina Long

Staff Appreciation

Committee Head: Luned Palmer

Social Media and Tech Committee

SMATC is a community where families can find support in understanding and navigating the role of technology in our children’s lives. Our mission is to share resources and practical information that empower families to make informed decisions and stay up to date on trends and policies related to social media, AI, TechEd, and emerging technologies. We promote safe and responsible participation in digital spaces for students of all ages in our school.

Committee Heads: Savannah Thais & Ana Deveaux

United Rainbows LGBTQIA+

Welcomes parents, caregivers, and staff members who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, have kid(s) who are exploring their gender, or allies who want to support our kids and families who are
part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Committee Heads: Max Masure & Claire Henry