I am a mother of four, with my one boy currently at HVE. My family has lived in Happy Valley now for almost 10 years. I was always a classroom mom and never thought I would be a "PTO mom." I did not realize or know how much the PTO does for our school. I love what we have been able to build and do for our school. I have got to know so many amazing staff members in the building, parents and even community members being on the PTO.

​Tawnya, presidenthvepto@gmail.com

My name is Rachel Pierson and I have one daughter in 4th grade at HVE, and one in preschool who cannot wait to be a little Cougar. We have only lived in Happy Valley since 2019, but we love this community and feel so grateful for our schools!

I loved volunteering in the school prior to Covid, and I am so appreciative of the opportunity to volunteer with the PTO when school reopened. I work with children in foster care and have always loved doing whatever I can to help them remember to have fun. I also love being able to bring that spirit to our kids, and I am very excited to be in the role of volunteer coordinator this year so that I can work with so many wonderful parents in our community.

Rachel, hveptocopres@gmail.com

My name is Shay Witten and I am serving as the PTO Secretary. I have two lovely and wild daughters at HVE, Chloe and Avery. After the world craziness the past few years, I am especially appreciative of our AMAZING PTO Board. In the midst of busy family schedules, work, and personal commitments, they take the time to make our school and community THRIVE. I'm inspired to be a part of this group so that I can support our school, create fun and memorable experiences for our kids, brighten our teachers' days, strengthen the connection between home and school, and make the most of these long days/short years that are elementary school. I am grateful for the opportunity to be on the HVE PTO Board.

Shay, secretaryhvespto@gmail.com