SECRETARY: Jennifer Crouse

Hello, I'm excited to be serving as the new PTA Secretary at Division Street school.  This is my first year on the PTA, and I'm looking forward to getting more involved and helping make a positive difference in our school community.  I'm a mom to three daughters in 5th, 4th and Pre-K, and I'm also a physical therapist.

You can reach her at secretary@divisionstreetschoolpta.com

EVENTS: Mia Clark & Catherine Hanu

Catherine Hanu: I have a Third Grader and Kindergartener at Division Street this school year.  Our family was new to the area when my oldest started here in Kindergarten and we went to all of the events where we got to know other families.  I was impressed with the dedication that went into fostering school community after experiencing it firsthand, and started to help coordinate events to pay it forward.  It's very rewarding for me to see students and families having fun and creating happy memories.  I look forward to all of our events but my favorite is the Holiday Gift Market!

Mia Clark: My kids started at Division in the fall of 2022 and after my first year at the school, I found myself on the PTA board as co-President and haven't left. I currently serve as the co-chair for Events and love being on this board, volunteering means a lot to me and I love channeling my energy in anything where my kids are involved.  Division St is very special, come to our Events this year, and you'll see why.  My favorite event is the Pasta Dinner. I currently have a 5th, 4th and 2nd grader at the school.  

You can reach them at events@divisionstreetschoolpta.com 

FUNDRAISING: Sarah Fritch & Sarah Nolan-Tice

Sarah Fritch: I have one fourth grader at Division Street. My passion for volunteering began when I attended my first PTA meeting five years ago. I saw the educational community and how we could support it through PTA funds spent on educational enrichment, and I have been involved ever since! Entering my second year as a Co-Chair of Fundraising feels exciting, as I can focus on fine-tuning what we achieved last year. 

Sarah Nolan-Tice: I have one fourth grader and one first grader at Division Street. My passion for the PTA and volunteering comes from my love of learning new things and my hope to give my children and others in our community as many opportunities and unique experiences as possible. This year, I hope to exceed our fundraising goals and continue building support in our school community. 

You can reach them at fundraiser@divisionstreetschoolpta.com 

ARTS IN EDUCATION: Jean Biesenbach & Chelsey Lester

Jean Biesenbach: I’m excited to be returning for my second year as the K–2 Arts in Education Coordinator!  As a proud Division Street mom to a 1st, 3rd, and 4th grader, being involved in our school community is especially meaningful to me.   In this role, I work with the teachers and staff to help bring fun, creative, and memorable arts experiences to our Kindergarten, First, and Second grade students throughout the year, including visiting artists, performers, hands-on programs, and other special activities.  I’m looking forward to another great year of supporting our school and helping bring special, educational, and engaging experiences to the students!

Chelsey Lester: As a parent of a fourth grader at Division Street and a sixth grader who is a former Division Street student, I enjoy staying involved in our school community. I volunteer with the PTA because I believe volunteerism is important, and this role allows me to contribute in a way that fits my schedule as a parent and business law attorney.  Also, I believe access to the arts and experiential learning opportunities are critical, and I want to help bring those experiences to our students. I hope the Arts in Education and Educational Enrichment programs your children participate in at Division Street Elementary School make the school day more engaging and spark lively conversations at the dinner table.

You can reach them at artsined@divisionstreetschoolpta.com