2026–2027 Connors PTOOfficer Election

How Voting Works

Officer elections + final Connors PTO meeting of the year

• Show up June 9 at 8:30 AM, in person or online. Attendance is required to vote. Attendees must be registered by 8:40 AM in order to vote.
• Candidate profiles are below.
• You'll receive a link to an anonymous ballot during the meeting and have a short window to vote for 5 of the 6 candidates.
• Results will be verified by a neutral parent volunteer from outside Connors.
• No proxy votes. No absentee votes. If you're not in the room or on the Meet, you can't vote per the Connors PTO bylaws.

Why This Matters to You

The five people you elect will spend the next year deciding how Connors PTO dollars are spent, what events happen, how the school community gets supported, and how parents stay informed. Your vote shapes the experience your child has at Connors next year.

The Officer Role

The Connors PTO Executive Board is made up of 3 to 5 officers who serve a one-year term. There is no separate President, Treasurer, or Secretary. All officers share responsibility for running the PTO.

Officer Responsibilities

• Represent the PTO at school, district and community events; liaise with district PTOs
• Plan and run monthly PTO meetings; participate in monthly Executive Board meetings
• Keep all PTO records and manage PTO finances
• Oversee committees that plan and execute PTO events and fundraisers
• Support student, staff, and school initiatives and special programming
• Manage PTO communication channels
• Collaborate with Connors administration on school projects

What Makes a Strong Officer

• Integrity. Officers handle sensitive information and prioritize the school's best interest.
• Professionalism. Officers represent the school. How they communicate reflects on Connors.
• Follow-through. Officers show up and do the work.
• Service to every Connors family. Officers welcome and represent every parent, every classroom, every background.

Six Candidates. Five Seats.

Tap a candidate to read their full responses · Listed alphabetically

Alex

Chrissy

Colleen

Marina

Michelle

Nick

Candidate 1 of 6

Alex Marszalek

Contact Alex

Why I want to be a Connors PTO Officer

As a Connors parent of 3 years, I care deeply about supporting our students, teachers, and school community. While I have not held a PTO leadership role, I bring experience leading teams, managing budgets, communications, events, and engagement programs through my work as a Director in quantitative finance, site lead of my company's engagement committee, and certified yoga teacher. I believe PTO leadership benefits from both institutional knowledge and fresh perspectives.

Connors PTO Meetings Attended This Year

0

Connors PTO Leadership Roles Held

I have not previously held a PTO leadership role.

Connors PTO Volunteer Experience

While I have not previously volunteered in an official PTO role, I have consistently supported my child's school community and expressed interest in volunteering.

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Candidate 2 of 6

Chrissy Badger

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Why I want to be a Connors PTO Officer

I love our Connors community and have truly enjoyed every time I've been able to spend helping with events and classroom celebrations since my son started at Connors. As I have the capability to serve as an officer next year, I want to give back to the Connors community this way as I appreciate all the hard work my son and I have been the beneficiaries of.

Connors PTO Meetings Attended This Year

7

Connors PTO Leadership Roles Held

PTO Liaison 2024–2025 and 2025–2026

Connors PTO Volunteer Experience

• Halloween Costume Shop committee 2025
• Member of Field Day committee 2026
• Halloween party setup 24–25
• Field Day class parent 2025
• Teacher Appreciation Week breakfast setup 24–25
• Halloween Costume Shop 25–26
• Field trip chaperone 23–24, 24–25, and 25–26

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Candidate 3 of 6

Colleen Herzog

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Why I want to be a Connors PTO Officer

Last year, as a K parent, I attended every PTO meeting, served as PTOL, and volunteered at events. These experiences gave me valuable insight into how the PTO fosters engagement among students, families, and staff at Connors and inspired me to become more involved. As a PTO Officer this year, I have gained a deeper understanding of the PTO's work and the breadth of its impact. I hope to leverage this knowledge to continue building a positive, connected, and supportive school community next year.

Connors PTO Meetings Attended This Year

9

Connors PTO Leadership Roles Held

• PTO Officer (2025–2026)
• Homeroom PTO Liaison (2024–2025)
• Planning Committees:
  • Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony (2025; PTO Rep for 2026)
  • Field Day (2025–2026)
  • Multicultural Night (2026)
  • Scholastic Book Fair (2025–2026)
  • Bingo Night (2025–2026)
  • Halloween Dance (2025)
  • Fall Festival (2025)
  • Faculty Appreciation (2025–2026)

Connors PTO Volunteer Experience

Volunteered at all events for which I served on the planning committee, plus the following PTO events and activities:

• Parents + Staff Basketball Game (2026)
• Kindergarten & New Family Orientation (2025)
• Summer Glow-Up (2025)
• Holidays Hot Cocoa Station (2024)
• Thanksgiving Baskets Assembly (2024)
• Halloween Dance (2024)
• Halloween Costume Shop (2024)

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Candidate 4 of 6

Marina Avallone

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Why I want to be a Connors PTO Officer

All the good volunteer experiences at the different events have inspired me to get more involved as an officer. Working all together for our kids was very exciting and I loved it.

Connors PTO Meetings Attended This Year

3

Connors PTO Leadership Roles Held

• Halloween Dance committee

Connors PTO Volunteer Experience

For the 2025 Field Day I was class assistant (submitted interest form for 2026 Field Day but wasn't selected to participate). I have also volunteered for:

• Fall Festival
• Halloween Dance
• Field trip
• Multicultural Dinner
• Koala Cave

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Candidate 5 of 6

Michelle Mazurkiewicz

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Why I want to be a Connors PTO Officer

I have proudly served as a Connors PTO Officer for 4 years with a steadfast focus on supporting the students, staff, school, families, and community. As a lifelong leader who values collaboration, creativity, and hard work, I've invested countless hours, energy, and heart into making Connors special, creating lifelong memories for our kids, and always thinking about how we can continue to grow. My desire to serve is rooted in my deep passion for and commitment to this incredible community.

Connors PTO Meetings Attended This Year

9

Connors PTO Leadership Roles Held

• PTO Officer for 4 years
• PTO Liaison for 5 years for my older son and 2 years for my younger son
• PTO Events Lead for Connors events for 4 years; planned and attended all events
• Committee lead for major Connors programs such as Koala Kids Cave, Teacher Appreciation Week, community service projects, and more

Connors PTO Volunteer Experience

I initially got involved in 2020 by attending PTO meetings and volunteering for events. Before I was a PTO Officer, I volunteered at and helped plan:

• Field Day
• Fall Festival
• Spring Family Fun Day
• Halloween Dance
• PTO basketball game

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Candidate 6 of 6

Nick Lenzi

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Why I want to be a Connors PTO Officer

I want to continue building on the work we've started. The goal is a PTO that runs well in the background so parents can focus on showing up for their kids. This past year, our finances moved to modern tools so every donation was tracked clearly against our spending. We also successfully launched meeting highlights to better keep parents in the loop. My goal for '26–'27 is building out connorspto.com, where every parent will have a clear place to go to stay informed and engaged.

Connors PTO Meetings Attended This Year

8

Connors PTO Leadership Roles Held

PTO Officer

Connors PTO Volunteer Experience

Set up and tear down at:

• Fall Festival
• Halloween Dance
• Bingo Night
• Parents + Staff Basketball Game
• Multicultural Dinner

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