Staci Young
President
It is my distinct honor to serve as this year's PTO President. I have a supportive husband of 11 years, an amazing 4th grader, Ethan, and a soon-to-be Patriot, Miles. I have been a part of this organization for 4 years serving different roles including Spirit Wear, Holiday Marketplace Coordinator, and Communications Board Member. Professionally, I have been in various marketing roles and wanted to lead my expertise in MarCom, leadership, project management and event planning to help create a fun Riojas community.
President
It is my distinct honor to serve as this year's PTO President. I have a supportive husband of 11 years, an amazing 4th grader, Ethan, and a soon-to-be Patriot, Miles. I have been a part of this organization for 4 years serving different roles including Spirit Wear, Holiday Marketplace Coordinator, and Communications Board Member. Professionally, I have been in various marketing roles and wanted to lead my expertise in MarCom, leadership, project management and event planning to help create a fun Riojas community.
Monica Partida
Vice President
I am thrilled to be your PTO Vice President. My husband, Budro, and I have made Avalon our home for the past two years with our two children, Penelope (6 years old) a first grader in the Spanish Immersion Program and Miles (4 years old) who will begin his journey at Riojas next year. This is my second year in the Riojas PTO and I am excited to be part of such a wonderful organization. I have served as Spring Carnival Raffle Chair, and Co-Editor of The Patriot Yearbook in addition to volunteering during the school year at many of our fun events. In addition to being a full time mommy to Penny and Miles, I also work full time for the Texas Senate. Having been with the state for nearly 20 years, I feel my organizational skills are an asset to do the best I can as your VP. In my free time, I love crafting, party planning, pop culture trivia, and cheesy 80's movies. My commitment to my children, the harmony of the classrooms, our staff, and the overall success of Riojas drives me to be an active and involved parent and advocate. I am honored to serve on the PTO Executive Board and will continue to advocate for a strong Riojas community. We have a wonderful school with dedicated teachers, administrative staff and volunteers, and I look forward to another great year!
Vice President
I am thrilled to be your PTO Vice President. My husband, Budro, and I have made Avalon our home for the past two years with our two children, Penelope (6 years old) a first grader in the Spanish Immersion Program and Miles (4 years old) who will begin his journey at Riojas next year. This is my second year in the Riojas PTO and I am excited to be part of such a wonderful organization. I have served as Spring Carnival Raffle Chair, and Co-Editor of The Patriot Yearbook in addition to volunteering during the school year at many of our fun events. In addition to being a full time mommy to Penny and Miles, I also work full time for the Texas Senate. Having been with the state for nearly 20 years, I feel my organizational skills are an asset to do the best I can as your VP. In my free time, I love crafting, party planning, pop culture trivia, and cheesy 80's movies. My commitment to my children, the harmony of the classrooms, our staff, and the overall success of Riojas drives me to be an active and involved parent and advocate. I am honored to serve on the PTO Executive Board and will continue to advocate for a strong Riojas community. We have a wonderful school with dedicated teachers, administrative staff and volunteers, and I look forward to another great year!
Tressie Landry
Treasurer
This is my second year as Treasurer and I've previously served as Secretary and School Store Chair. I also co-coach a Destination Imagination team for Riojas. I'm married to Kelly and we have 2 kids - Ethan (4th grade) and Wyatt (3rd grade), or as I usually refer to them - Wythan or Ethatt. As a family, we love to camp and spend time outdoors, or play video games endlessly...it depends on which of us you ask. Professionally, I'm an auditor for the great State of Texas, which means I love to make sure everything is done properly! Kelly and I are originally from New Orleans, in fact, my husband likes to joke that my German/English self messed up his pure Cajun bloodline (which I did), but I'd say that it has been improved! As such, we certainly like to eat and have a good time with friends new and old!
Treasurer
This is my second year as Treasurer and I've previously served as Secretary and School Store Chair. I also co-coach a Destination Imagination team for Riojas. I'm married to Kelly and we have 2 kids - Ethan (4th grade) and Wyatt (3rd grade), or as I usually refer to them - Wythan or Ethatt. As a family, we love to camp and spend time outdoors, or play video games endlessly...it depends on which of us you ask. Professionally, I'm an auditor for the great State of Texas, which means I love to make sure everything is done properly! Kelly and I are originally from New Orleans, in fact, my husband likes to joke that my German/English self messed up his pure Cajun bloodline (which I did), but I'd say that it has been improved! As such, we certainly like to eat and have a good time with friends new and old!
Ashley Davis
Secertary
I have a daughter that will be in 3rd grade this year. Last year, I had the rewarding opportunity to be the Yearbook Chairwoman. Though I had been involved with the PTO for a few years prior, this was my first leadership position & I really enjoyed making a meaningful impact on how the memories of the school year were captured. This year I have joined the PTO board as Secretary & I will continue to be a contributing member of the Yearbook committee. I volunteered for the role of secretary because I want to continue to support & contribute to the success of our teachers, our students, & our school.... the PTO leaders and volunteers are awesome, too! Interesting fact about me: I moved to Spain for ~2 years to study Flamenco dancing & performed with a professional company for many years. I love dancing of all genres, and I’m especially fond of doing dances from 1980/90s music videos.
Secertary
I have a daughter that will be in 3rd grade this year. Last year, I had the rewarding opportunity to be the Yearbook Chairwoman. Though I had been involved with the PTO for a few years prior, this was my first leadership position & I really enjoyed making a meaningful impact on how the memories of the school year were captured. This year I have joined the PTO board as Secretary & I will continue to be a contributing member of the Yearbook committee. I volunteered for the role of secretary because I want to continue to support & contribute to the success of our teachers, our students, & our school.... the PTO leaders and volunteers are awesome, too! Interesting fact about me: I moved to Spain for ~2 years to study Flamenco dancing & performed with a professional company for many years. I love dancing of all genres, and I’m especially fond of doing dances from 1980/90s music videos.
Jessica Alcorn
Communications
I have one child at Riojas, Sofia, who is starting 1st grade in Mrs Turtosa's Spanish immersion class. I decided to volunteer this year so that I can be more involved at Riojas and give back to the school. Its important for me to be an active parent where my children will go to school and this allows me the opportunity to do that. I love to craft! I have been getting more into crafting now that I have a silhouette machine :)
Communications
I have one child at Riojas, Sofia, who is starting 1st grade in Mrs Turtosa's Spanish immersion class. I decided to volunteer this year so that I can be more involved at Riojas and give back to the school. Its important for me to be an active parent where my children will go to school and this allows me the opportunity to do that. I love to craft! I have been getting more into crafting now that I have a silhouette machine :)