Utah PTA's Mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. The Utah PTA Leadership Academy equips dedicated volunteers with skills to become effective, successful leaders within PTA and throughout their communities.
This series of four sessions provides participants with proven strategies in family engagement, advocacy, outreach, and communication.
The Utah PTA Leadership Academy is excited to welcome the inaugural cohort of leaders who are eager to develop skills that can enhance their PTA and communities. This opportunity is offered at no cost to PTA leaders.
We are seeking leaders who:
- Demonstrate a passion for our vision that every child’s potential is a reality.
- Exhibit visionary and forward-thinking leadership qualities.
- Reflect professionalism, integrity, and PTA values.
- Believe PTA should be an inclusive association for all.
- Strive to increase family engagement through programs and PTA membership.
- Seek personal development to provide long-term leadership within their community.
Utah PTA Leadership Academy Class of 2024
- Ashley Backman - Region 17
- Stephanie DeFilippis - Region 1
- Andrea Hinton - Region 9
- Kimberly Horinek - Region 9
- Heather Lamb - Region 9
- Charissa Little - Region 9
- Austin Maxfield - Region 1
- Farah Mohammed - Region 2
- Ashley Rayback - Region 10
- Tina Seastrand - Region 5
- Liz Shellum - Region 5
- Staci Smith - Region 9
- Aimee Warren - Region 5
- Mike Williams - Region 17
The Utah PTA Leadership Academy offers PTA volunteers an immersive leadership development opportunity. The individual's and group's success is dependent upon complete attendance, engagement, and participation. As such, we ask that you check your calendar and lean on your support systems to ensure you are available to attend and fully engage in all sessions.
- Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 9 am - 5 pm (at Utah PTA office in Murray)
- Tuesday February 20, 2024, 10 am - 3 pm (on zoom)
- Friday, March 22, 2024, 10 am - 3 pm (on zoom)
- Friday, April 19, 2024, 9 am - 5 pm (at Utah PTA office in Murray)
Optional: Friday, February 9th 2024, Founders Day at the Capitol (Registration is required at https://www.utahpta.org/day-capitol)
10 am - 12 pm Capitol Tour with Leadership Academy
12 pm - 2 pm Visit with Legislators with Region
*If any leaders are traveling from far away in the state and the distance to be traveled is a hardship, you can apply for assistance with travel costs if you are accepted in the program.
If you are interested in participating in the Utah PTA Leadership Academy, please view the application information and fill out the application. Applications are due Thursday, December 14, 2023 by 11:59 pm. Twenty program spots are available. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by December 22, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Mollinet stacey@utahpta.org.