Our Lakeridge Elementary School PTA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to child advocacy. Our PTA board and committees are made up of hard-working parents who pool their time and talents to provide support for our school. Whether you join the PTA or not, your child will have experiences funded and coordinated by the PTA.  You can be active in volunteering for PTA activities and never attend a meeting.  The PTA is one of the strengths of our community, funding and coordinating everything from Science Fair, the Yearbook, the Garden, the Culture Night, and much more.  We’re also part of the Mercer Island, Washington State, and National PTA structure that advocates for all children.  Every child.  One Voice.  Involvement can range from volunteering for one activity at your student’s school during the year to getting to know your school board and legislators. The structure is listed below.

• Local PTAs:  Mercer Island Preschool Association, Lakeridge PTA, West Mercer PTSA, Northwood PTA, Island Park PTA, Islander Middle School PTA, and Mercer Island High School
• Mercer Island PTA Council:  A PTA body that coordinates across the local PTAs
• Washington State PTA
• National PTA

There is no better way to be informed about what’s happening in education on Mercer Island than to be connected to the PTA.  Your involvement during elementary years will help you be informed and plan ahead for middle and high school too. If you have any questions about Lakeridge, the PTA, activities, events or programs, please do not hesitate to contact one of the PTA volunteers below.

A big ROAR OF THANKS to all of our Lakeridge volunteers who donate their time and talents to making Lakeridge a special place for our students, families, teachers, and staff.

Not Pictured: Helen Weyant, Hilarie Galloway, Jolene Cramer, Michelle Chow, Sara Jordan McIntyre, Sarah Wahlster, Sammy McMichael, Yanita Karatchorova 

• Registered Name: Lakeridge Elementary School PTSA (abbreviated name: Lakeridge PTA)

• School Mailing Address: Lakeridge PTA, 8215 SE 78th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040

• Tax ID: #91-1144811

• Registered Address w/ IRS (DO NOT MAIL PAYMENT HERE): 1304 South Fawcett Avenue Suite 300 Tacoma, Washington 98402 (Washington State PTA)

2024-25 PTA BOARD MEMBERS

ELECTED EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD POSITIONS:

PTA Board Co-President | president@lakeridgepta.org  
Sarah Karim

Jessi Biagi

PTA Board Co-Vice President | vicepresident@lakeridgepta.org 

Tricia Jaffe

Loan Anle

PTA Board Secretary | secretary@lakeridgepta.org 
Matt Havril

PTA Board Treasurers | treasurer@lakeridgepta.org  
Candice Huang

Kyle Richey

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

COMMUNICATIONS | communications@lakeridgepta.org 

Communications Lead:  Maiko Nakarai-Kanivas

2024-25 PTA COMMITTEE CHAIR Positions

COMMUNICATIONS | communications@lakeridgepta.org 

• PTA E-newsletter - The Lion's ROAR 
  
• PTA Website
• PTA Facebook & Instagram
  
• Lakeridge Display Case & Leaderboard
• Room Parent Coordinator
  

COMMUNITY BUILDING | community@lakeridgepta.org

Get involved! 

Are you interested in an open board or committee position? Or would you just like to get involved? Contact us, we'd love to hear from you.