The best way to effect change is a collective common VOICE —
A POWERFUL voice for all children;
A Relevant Resource for families and communities; and
A Strong Advocate for the education and well-being of every child.
Nicole Lesnick
Ohio PTA President 2025-2027
Ohio PTA is turning up the volume on advocacy, education, and parent power through membership, programs, and intentional leadership.
PTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Whether you’re a roadie for your kid’s future or a headliner in your community, you’re in the right place.
Join us this year ON TOUR!
Meet your 2025-27 Ohio PTA Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President
President-Elect
Vice President of Leadership
Vice President of Field Service
Secretary-Treasurer
Nicole Lesnick
Barb Varley
Lauren Suter
Susan Strandberg
Tony Rett
Region Advisors
Region 1
Region 2
Region 3
Region 4
Region 5
Heather Ekechi
Susan Strandberg (Interim)
Micki Young
Melissa Wolfe
Jeanne Groetz-Shockling
Board Members At-Large
Member At-Large
Member At-Large
Member At-Large
Member At-Large
Member At-Large
Member At-Large
Member At-Large
Member At-Large
Gerri Beres
Dominica Brantley
Antoinette Goins
Paige Jessee
Gloria Lawson
Dana Paul
Loren St. Peter
Janice Wanko
Youth Members
Youth Member
Laila Bityeki
Relevant Resources
Volunteer Certificates of Excellence (Advocacy and Family-School Partnership) – The Ohio PTA Volunteer Certificates of Excellence were created to celebrate the efforts of our members who take part in advocacy, family, school, and community activities. Ohio PTA members can earn one or both awards by completing the listed requirements. ACE requirements are in the left column, and FSPC are in the right column. Track completed tasks on this form. When you have met the requirements, scan the QR code to complete your final application online.
See our latest position statements here: Ohio PTA Position Statements
The 2025 Debbie Tidwell Everyday Advocate Award due April 1st
And don’t forget to apply for the Advocacy Certificate of Excellence or ACE award due March 1st
MemberHub/Givebacks – Beyond the Basics
Passcode: UWX!j6Xr
990 Training – What’s Due?
Treasurers Reveal the Figures
990 Is Coming Due! What to Know Before 11/15
Announcements
Ohio PTA uses Givebacks. Please be sure to include all your officers ASAP. This is Ohio PTA’s MAIN form of email communication with officers. If you are a new officer and are unable to access your unit’s Givebacks site, please email office@ohioptaorg to request your email be added to Givebacks.
Ohio PTA Givebacks Essentials:
- All officers must be reported via Givebacks.
- All members must be added into Givebacks, if not using your Givebacks store to sell memberships, you can import your membership lists and manually add members that way for the year. (It is highly recommended to that Givebacks be used to solicit memberships.)
- All state dues must be paid in Givebacks by a unit president or treasurer.
CLICK HERE for some great Membership Tools through National PTA
Have a terrific membership year!
May/June – please submit the following:
- Please report all incoming officers in Givebacks, we must report the information to National PTA on June 15th.
- Don’t forget to report your volunteer hours. Please submit via this updated form HERE.
Please email office@ohiopta.org if you have any difficulty.
Thank you for all you do for Ohio’s children!
Picture source: NYSPTA
