The Durham Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has had a strong presence in the school since its opening in 1968. Through a wide variety of family engagement activities, educational programming and fundraising events, the Durham PTA strives to support its mission of making every child's potential a reality.
Durham Elementary is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, an HISD Magnet Campus, and a Dual Language Academy located in the Shepherd Park Plaza neighborhood of Houston, Texas. More information can be found on the Durham Elementary School website.
Fatima Gilbert
Fatima Gilbert
PTA CONTRIBUTIONS
2019-2020 GIFTS
TO DURHAM
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New water fountains with bottle filling stations
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Crosswalk signs
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New basketball rims
2018-2019 GIFTS
TO DURHAM
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Library Furniture
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STEAM Resources
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Urban Harvest Curriculum and Instruction
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Technology Upgrades
2020-2021 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Carrie Jaeger
Secretary
Natalie Carmouche
Parliamentarian
Joe Griffith
Treasurer
Meredith Marchand
Historian
Anne Baumgarten
Principal
Carrie Flores
Teacher Representative
Stephanie Murillo
Vice President 1
(Communications & Engagement)
Megan Leamon
Vice President 2
(Membership, Hospitality & Volunteers)
Gloria Bounds
Vice President 3 (Fundraising)
Erin Field
Student Engagement
Jason Levar
Community Engagement
Margarita Davis
Communication
Angie Gunden
Volunteer Coordination
Megan Paris
Membership
Fatima Gilbert
Hospitality
Meegan Keng
Fundraising
Erin Simpson
COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT
SPOTTY MART
Lucero Medina | spottymart@durhampta.org
MENTORS
TBD | DurhamPTAmen@gmail.com
BOOK FAIR
Megan Rasmussen DurhamPTAbooks@gmail.com
ARTS IN EDUCATION
Cat DeBlieux | DurhamPTAarts@gmail.com
STEAM WEEK
Kevin Simpson |
TRANSLATION
Tania Martinez
MEMBERSHIP, HOSPITALITY & VOLUNTEERS
HISPANIC OUTREACH
TBD
STAFF APPRECIATION
TBD
WELCOME BACK EVENTS
Delrisha Evans
FUNDRAISING
ADULTS ONLY FUNDRAISER
Susie Molina | DurhamPTAgala@gmail.com
SPOTTY FUN RUN
TBD | DurhamPTAfit@gmail.com
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
TBD | DurhamPTApartners@gmail.com
SPONSORSHIPS
TBD | DurhamPTAsponsor@gmail.com
SPIRIT WEAR
Erin Simpson | DurhamPTAshirts@gmail.com
SUPPORT THE PTA
Thanks to the generosity of our families and local businesses, the Durham Elementary School PTA funds many educational programs, teacher grants, and academic and social events throughout the year. We appreciate everyone who gives their time and/or resources to make Durham a great school.
WE NEED YOU!
The PTA likes to say, "it takes a village", and we need you in our tribe! There are numerous ways to get involved in the PTA and the events and initiatives we have on and off campus. Let us know what you are interested in helping out with.