#006: How do you plan to show your teachers appreciation during quarantine? I talk in this episode about a virtual teachers appreciation. PTO and PTA leaders can still show your love towards the teachers even in this time of uncertainty. Thank

008 Talent Show and 5th Grade Farewell in Quarantine

Apr 20th, 2020 20m 33s

#008: Are you looking for ways to stay connected and still have traditional events during the quarantine? I'm sharing our plans for a virtual talent show and 5th grade farewell activities. I talk in this episode about how as a PTO or PTA leade

007 Virtual Parent Teacher Groups During This Quarantine

Apr 18th, 2020 19m 3s

#007: While our kids are out of school and we are in quarantine, it's easy to feel like the Parent Teacher group isn't important. But we are still important. Now more than ever before families are out of their comfort zone and our lives are com

006: How to Deal with Complaints

Mar 11th, 2020 19m 49s

#006: How do you handle complaints? I talk about how I deal with complaints and negativity. PTO and PTA leaders can't please everyone. Sometimes the complaints are valid but sometimes people complain to complain. This is a great episode on com

005: Totally Organized Holiday Gift Shop with Elizabeth Strawn

Feb 29th, 2020 32m 30s

#005: Does your group plan a Holiday Gift Shop? This episode dives deep into one schools involvement. Elizabeth Strawn shares her amazing organizational skills, knowledge and experience. Whether you plan to host your own Holiday Gift Shop or no

004: Setting up Boundaries to Not Get Burned Out

Feb 20th, 2020 17m 59s

004: Do you protect your personal time from over volunteering? I've learned to set a boundary so that I don't burn myself out or create a resentment. I talk in this episode about how a PTO or PTA leader can set a boundary, schedule themselves a

003: Leaving your Group Set up For Success

Feb 20th, 2020 21m 26s

#003: Is your group set up for future success? How is your information passed down to the next chairperson, board member, or leader? We want to make it easy on our volunteers by sharing everything year after year. I talk in this episode about h

002: Using Facebook Groups to Connect your PTO

Feb 11th, 2020 20m 47s

#002: Do you have a close knit school community? I talk about how a Facebook Group can help a PTO or PTA leader build a great community. It's a great forum for collaboration, sharing of ideas and keeping members up to date. Show notes will be a

001: Engaging with the Newcomers

Jan 27th, 2020 22m 51s

#001: Have you ever thought about how parents feel when they are the newbie at the school? I had a great experience at the high school and wanted to share my amazing story. It felt so great to attend an exploration night and truly feel welcomed

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