Parents Association

2025-2026 Parents Association Board

 

Kristen Hessen P’23 ’28, President  

Nekeshia Maloney-Jones P’34 ’41, Vice President   

Kelly Nocher Riepe '01 P '34 '36, Secretary  

Gretchen Carroll P’20 ’26, Immediate Past President  

Tuesday Hayes-Mullen P’30, Community and Belonging Co-Chair

Mette Ramanthan P’28 ’31, Community and Belonging Co-Chair

Courtney Callegary P’40, Preschool Chair 

Caroline Hippler P '40 '42, Preschool Assistant Chair  

Ashley DiMayo P’34 ’36, Lower School Chair  

Tania Hamod Habib '03 P '33 '35, Lower School Assistant Chair  

Niki Castillo P’27 ’30, SPSG Middle School Chair  

Jill Reese '27 '32, SPSG Middle School Assistant Chair  

Jen James P’24 ’28, SPSG Upper School Chair  

Torie Getschel P '28 '30, SPSG Upper School Assistant Chair  

Diane Webbert P '25 '30, SP Middle School Chair  

Danielle Mahoney P '31 '33 '36, SP Middle School Assistant Chair  

Marissa Rutzebeck P’26, SP Upper School Chair  

Allyson Hocker P '26 '28 '31, SP Upper School Assistant Chair  

The Parents Association recruits class representatives from each grade to communicate with parents regarding activities at the school, help coordinate community-building activities, and support social activities. They serve as a resource for parents, a mentor for new parents, and an advocate for the school.

St. Paul’s Preschool

Grade		Class Representatives
Infants		Elizabeth Brown
Toddlers		Caroline Hippler, Ashley Stansfield
2s		Kristina Carr, Kari Buscema, Shelley Vidal
3s		Courtney Callegary, Caroline Hippler, Elizabeth Brown

 

St. Paul’s Lower School

*Denotes Lead Class Representative, remaining representatives will be posted shortly. 

Grade		Class Representatives
Pre-K		Liv Clough*
Pre-K		Kelsey Benzing
Pre-K		Mandi Ashford
K		Kathleen Boykin
K		Erika Armstrong
K		Danielle DeVilbiss*
K		Sarah Slattery Bollard ’00
1st		Amy Ward
1st		Melissa Yim
1st		Katey Blauvelt*
1st		Ashley Anderson
2nd		Rachel Blackwell*
2nd		Jenn Fisher
2nd		Kirsten Davis
3rd		Kristi Hunt
3rd		Shelley Mason*
3rd		Ashley Knight Decker ’06
4th		Jaimie Martell*
4th		Jackie Norman
4th		Sara Peichert
4th		Aja Page Hill ’03

 

St. Paul’s School for Girls

Grade		Class Representatives
5th		Mandi Ashford & Megan Stevens
6th		Shannon Duckett & Susan Woodward
7th		Monsurat Bucknor & Julie Linz
8th		Pari Bagheri, Mary Gilmore & Jen Lienweber
9th		Candis Carr & Jen Pollock Gibbs ’96
10th		Kari Kelly & Tiffany Malstrom
11th		Niki Castillo & Duajan Tucker
12th		Amy Bartholomay & Ashley Robertson ’02

 

St. Paul’s School for Boys

Grade		Class Representatives
5th		Jamie Casella & Fathia Savoy
6th		Jessica Finke & Angie Piotrowski
7th		Kristen Gordon & Kim Morris
8th		Charla Davis & Melissa Levine
9th		Kristin Nightwine & Brin Zink
10th		Kristen Galletti & Melody Kelly
11th		Ren Jacobs & Karleen Spitulnik
12th		Lisa Graham & Corrie Singer

The Parents Association hosts a variety of events throughout the year that bring our community together and support student life. From volunteer opportunities to social gatherings and school traditions, there’s always something happening. Check the calendar and weekly newsletter regularly to stay informed and involved—we’d love to see you there! 

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PICKLEBALL

The Parents Association invites players of all skill levels to enjoy pick-up pickleball throughout the year! Sign up on the TeamReach app (Leader: SP Pickleball, Group Code: SPpickle) and bring your own racquet or use our extra paddles and balls. Check the parent newsletter for dates and times. Contact Kristen Hessen, PA President with questions.

Fall Dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Nov. 22
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tennis courts behind the preschool

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PRAYER GROUP

The Parents Association prayer group meets the second and fourth Thursdays of the month from 8 to 9 a.m. This is a safe place and time to pray about anything on people’s hearts. Please reference the calendar or contact Tuesday Hayes-Mullen P’30 with questions.

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Parents Association Events Calendar for 2025–2026

Reference the calendar for more information or contact Erin Hamilton at ehamilton@stpaulsmd.org.

Aug.
19		Uniform Resale Shop: 8–9:30 a.m., Brooklandwood Porch
28		PA Board & Class Representative Orientation: Ward Center Theater and Octagon •  8–8:30 a.m.: Meet and Greet •  8:30–10:30 a.m.: Orientation •  10:30–11:30 a.m.: Class Representative Meetings
Sept.
2		SPPL Parent Social: 7–9:30 p.m., Brooklandwood (following Lower School Back-to-School Parent Night)
25		Uniform Resale Shop: 7:30–9 a.m., Brooklandwood
Oct.
9		SP Parent Social: 6–9 p.m., Location TBD
29		St. Paul's Giving Day Challenge
31		SPPL Halloween Parade: 9–10 a.m., Levering Field
Nov.
7		Upper School Coffeehouse
12		Uniform Resale Shop: 7:30–9 a.m., Brooklandwood
18		Fall Multicultural Community Dinner (formerly BIPOC): 6–8 p.m., Ward Center
20		SPSG Parent Social: 6–9 p.m., Location TBD
24		Holiday Bow & Wreath Assembly: 2–3 p.m., Brooklandwood
25		Campus Holiday Decorating: 8:15–9:30 a.m., Campus-Wide
DEC.
6		Cookies, Cocoa, & Crafts with Santa: 9:30–11 a.m., Ward Center (for preschool through first grade students)
12		Lower School Holiday Bazaar: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Multi-purpose Room
15		Upper School Exam Treats: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., SPSG/SP Upper Schools
15		Snowflake Bake: 7:30–10 a.m., Lobby of Preschool, Lower School, and SP Middle School
Jan.
21		Uniform Resale Shop: 7:30–9 a.m., Brooklandwood
Feb.
7		Middle School Bingo Bash: 12–3 p.m., SPSG Price Gym
March
4		Uniform Resale Shop: 7:30–9 a.m., Brooklandwood
28		Preschool Spring Fling: 10–11:30 a.m., SPSG Varsity Field
28		igNIGHT St. Paul’s: 7–10 p.m., Middleton Athletic Center
April
19		Lower School Earth Day Adventures: 4–6 p.m., Nature Pavilion
25		SP Senior Parent Prom Gathering: 6:30–7:30 p.m., Brooklandwood
May
4–8		Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week: Campus-Wide
13		Uniform Resale Shop: 7:30–9 a.m., Brooklandwood
17		SPSG Senior Parent Prom Gathering: 6:30–7:30 p.m., Brooklandwood
20		Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: 8:15–9:15 a.m., Ward Center

Volunteer support is essential to the success of our school. By offering your time, energy, and talent, you join a vibrant and fun community, model for your children the importance of service, and build lasting relationships with other parents. 

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HOW DO I SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER? 

Volunteer opportunities are shared regularly through the weekly newsletter and emails from your class representative. Throughout the year, teachers and class reps will also reach out with specific needs—like field trip chaperones, classroom celebrations, and more. These events thrive thanks to the energy and generosity of our amazing volunteers—and we’d love to have you join in! 

To learn more or get involved, contact Nekeshia Maloney-Jones P ’34 ’40, PA Vice President. 

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Parents Association 

Class Representatives (Infants–12th Grade)
Class representatives serve as liaisons between school and home. Responsibilities include encouraging parent participation, executing grade-specific social events, meeting monthly to learn about new initiatives, and communicating issues/concerns of parents. 

Faculty and Staff Appreciation
Volunteers celebrate and recognize the hard work of St. Paul's faculty and staff by organizing treats throughout the year.

Holiday Decorating
Parents gather to kick off the holidays by decorating our campus inside and out. 

Division Parent Socials 
Start the school year by connecting with fellow parents and guardians at our Parent Socials! Each school—St. Paul’s Pre and Lower School (SPPL), St. Paul’s School for Boys (SP), and St. Paul’s School for Girls (SPSG)—hosts its own social event, offering a fun and welcoming space to meet new families, reconnect with familiar faces, and build community within your division.   

Snowflake Bake
Bring the joy of the season to our faculty and staff with homemade holiday treats! Each year, families whip up their favorite baked goods to share warmth, gratitude, and a little sweetness with those who make St. Paul’s so special.

Uniform Resale Shop
Volunteers collect, launder, and organize donated uniforms, managing several uniform resale pop-ups throughout the year. 

igNIGHT St. Paul’s 
Members of our igNIGHT St. Paul's committee provide support for our largest fundraiser of the year! Volunteers assist with planning and promoting the event, acquiring sponsors, and curating silent auction packages.  

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School 

Book Fair (Pre and Lower School)
Volunteers assist with various tasks including set up and breakdown, helping with family nights, and coordinating volunteers. 

Grandfriends Visit Day (Pre and Lower School) 
Parent volunteers ensure the success of Grandfriends Visit Day by serving as hosts and greeters and coordinating the day's events.

Holiday Bazaar (Lower School)
Volunteers help create a winter wonderland featuring gifts and crafts for holiday shopping, a beloved tradition!