About AL PTO

The power of purpose.

The purpose of the Académie Lafayette Parent Teacher Organization (AL PTO) is to bring together Académie Lafayette families in support of our parents, students, and teachers and staff. AL PTO believes in the power of community to:

  • Facilitate communication between parents, Académie Lafayette administrators, teachers, students, and the greater community.

  • Support student activities at Académie Lafayette.

  • Acquaint new parents and students with Académie Lafayette.

  • Promote the education, health, safety, and general welfare of all Académie Lafayette students.

AL PTO is the largest volunteer group at Académie Lafayette and is responsible for organizing and/or supporting a variety of student, family, and community events.

Dedicated teachers, staff, AND parents help make Académie Lafayette a great school. Being an active participant in AL PTO is rewarding, important, and FUN! Join us today!

Who are the AL PTO Board members?​

AL PTO is comprised of an elected board that works to represent every parent/guardian associated with a child at AL, each teacher/staff member from all our campuses, and in the best interests of each child we serve.

Parent Reps (4 each campus):
Armour: Andrea Hullinger, Brande Molina, Catherine VandeVelde Fedotin / Cherry: Atreyee Sims, Brandi Studer, Caroline Knecht, Katie Strano / Oak: Lynne Yarnevich, Paty Perez Bellew, Patsy Campos, Sara Clark / Teacher Rep: Stacia Millius

Officers:
President - Brande Molina
Armour Vice President - Nicole Kube
Cherry Vice President - Atreyee Sims
Oak Vice President - Paty Perez Bellew
Communications VP/Graphic Design - Caroline Knecht
Secretary/Website - Catherine VandeVelde Fedotin
Treasurer - Nicole Johnson
Volunteer Coordinator - vacant

Committees/Chairs:
Spirit Wear - Kerry Schieber
Trivia Night -​ Xavier Campbell
Boo Bayou - Beth Harlow
Teacher Appreciation &VIP Dances - Kelly Garr
Yubbler School Supplies - Alix Lasker
Painless Fundraising - Lynne Yarnevich
Trash Bag Fundraiser - Sara Clark​
Restaurant Nights - Andrea Hullinger
Holiday Art Market - Courtney Gilberto

2022-23 AL PTO Support: 
Diversity Committee Liaison - Paty Perez Bellew
Development Committee Liaison - Michele Markham

IMPORTANT LINKS:
AL PTO Budget (2020-2021 School Year)
AL PTO Bylaws (effective 2019)
AL PTO Meeting Minutes