Letter from the APT President

Cocopah APT 2024-2025


"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." 

This quote applies to every student, parent and faculty member in middle school. Be ready to be challenged and changed every step of the way. The Cocopah Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) is here to support you, enrich and supplement the already incredible education that our students get at Cocopah, and also to help make Cocopah more than a place to learn but "a place to belong". 
 
Please come as you are and contribute in whatever way you can, time, energy, donations, talents... 
Never hesitate to reach out anytime!
 
 
APT President, Cocopah Middle School
 
 

APT Board - Director & Chair Positions 

                     

 

President - Samantha Dollard

 

Secretary - Bethany Abbott

 

Director of Treasury - Stephanie Gujrathi

 

VP Communications - Social Media - Malena Colby

 

VP Communications - Website - Heather Renc

 

VP Community - Katy Heffernan

 

VP Fundraising - Jen Moser

 

VP Hospitality & Parent Involvement - Valerie Pesch
 

Co-VP - SPC Representative - Eliza Caplan

 

Co-VP - SPC Representative - Cassie Schmidt

 

Teacher Liaison - Tristin Miller

 

 

COMMITTEES AND LEADERS

Communication

Supports communication efforts between APT and community

  • APT e-Newsletter: TBD
  • Website: Heather Renc
  • Social Media (FB + Instagram): Malena Colby
  • Tax Credit Chair + Marketing Chair: Rebecca Kramer

Community

Supports all general community driven efforts

  • Community Lead: Katy Heffernan
  • Staff Hospitality and Volunteers Lead: Kami Galvani
  • Scottsdale Parent Council Reps: Cassie Schmidt & Eliza Caplan
  • Fall Festival Chair: Kait Rayball
  • Celebrate Cocopah Chair: TBD
  • 8th Grade Ceremony and Dance Chair: Katy Heffernan
  • Mom's Night Out Chair: Diana Kouhi
  • Phoenix Suns Event Chair: Shelley Carr LaForges

Fundraising

Supports fundraising efforts

  • Director of Fundraising and Membership Drive: Jen Moser
  • Director of Passive Fundraising: Bethany Abbott
  • Spiritwear Chair: Katie Morris
  • Director of Sponsorship and Auction Chair: TBD
  • Director of Vendor Outreach and Management Chair: Jen Patterson

Volunteers

Supports community participation and involvement

  • New Family Chair: Julie Schulze
  • Staff Appreciation Chair: Courtney Schulze
  • Parent Involvement Coordinator: Lauren Teahen