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)
ALIHS: Catherine Fedotin, Lynne Yarnevich, Jeremy Foster,

Armour MS: Caroline Knecht, Trisha Parker, Brande Molina, Paty Perez Bellew

Cherry: Cory Kokko, Kat Kroeger, Courtney Gilberto, Shilo Foster

Oak: Megan Longstreet, Natasha VerBrugge, Alana Henry, Natalie Bonebrake, Becca Wing-Moreno 

Teacher Rep:
Cherry: Mme. Marie Marchand
Oak: (TBD)
Armour: (TBD)

Officers

  • President - Jeremy Foster

  • Armour MS Vice President - Caroline Knecht

  • Armour HS Vice President - (Co- VPs) Catherine Fedotin & Lynne Yarnevich

  • Cherry Vice President - (Co- VPs) Cory Kokko & Kat Kroeger Chen

  • Oak Vice President - (Co- VPs) Megan Longstreet & Natasha VerBrugge

  • Communications VP/Graphic Design - Caroline Knecht

  • Secretary - Shilo Foster

  • Treasurer - Becca Wing-Moreno

  • Gratitude Officer - Paty Perez Bellew

Committees/Chairs

  • Spirit Wear - Kerry Schieber

  • Trivia Night -​ Xavier Campbell

  • Boo Bayou - Committee for this year

  • Painless Fundraising - Lynne Yarnevich

  • Trash Bag Fundraiser - Makenzie Stuck

  • Restaurant Nights - Adam Schaumburg

  • Holiday Art Market - Courtney Gilberto

  • Student & VIP Dances - Trisha Parker, Brande Molina

2024-25 AL PTO Support

  • Diversity Committee Liaison - Paty Perez Bellew

  • Development Committee Liaison - Michele Markham

  • PayPal Coordinator - Andy Chiamopoulos

IMPORTANT LINKS: AL PTO Bylaws (effective 2019) | AL PTO Meeting Minutes