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“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” —Nelson Mandela
“A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” —Nelson Mandela
ALAPTO
ALAPTO
ALAPTO, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a fully dedicated board of directors, bylaws, and clear mission. Our primary purpose is to raise money to fund experiential learning and create a safe and fun environment that supports experiential learning for the students, families, teachers, and staff at Aldo Leopold Community School.
With the help of volunteers we host fundraisers, apply for grants, and solicit donations and sponsorships to raise funds to bridge the gap between the contributions from families to the Experiential Learning Fund and the requested budget shared by teachers to cover the costs of planned experiential learning activities.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
2025-2026
2025-2026
President
President
Becky Hasseler
Becky Hasseler
Parent of Aldo students Oliver, Nora, Royal
ALAPTO Since Fall 2022
Goal/Focus: I want to be an involved parent at Aldo, and inspire others to find a way to give back to our community school.
Vice President
Vice President
Weston Holsten
Weston Holsten
Parent of Aldo students Hazel & Octavia
ALAPTO Since Summer 2025
Goal/Focus: Use my creative abilities to enrich and grow the Aldo community in a way that benefits all students, staff and families.
Treasurer
Treasurer
Brendt Peeters
Brendt Peeters
Parent of Aldo student Charlie
ALAPTO Since Spring 2024
Goal/Focus: To help to enable modern digital engagement for Aldo families and to drive better fundraising capabilities in order to facilitate more programming for Aldo students.
Secretary
Secretary
Emily Stonelake
Emily Stonelake
Parent of Aldo student: Eleanor
ALAPTO Since Summer 2025
Goal/Focus: To support the students & staff at Aldo so that every student has the best support for academic and social success.
Communications
Communications
Desirae Hill
Desirae Hill
Parent of Aldo students: Asher & Vine
ALAPTO Since Summer 2025
Goal/Focus: To foster community engagement and strengthen relationships across the ALAPTO community by ensuring communications are inclusive, accessible, supportive, and consistent—honoring all students, families, and staff.
Community & Connection
Community & Connection
Kari Perlewitz
Kari Perlewitz
Parent of Aldo student: Atlas
ALAPTO Since Fall 2024
Goal/Focus: Ensuring that ALAPTO creates a welcoming experience for everyone and respects the unique backgrounds and perspectives of all.
Events
Events
Denise VanCampenhout
Denise VanCampenhout
Grandparent of Aldo students: Hazel & Octavia
ALAPTO Since Fall 2024
Goal/Focus: To strengthen our community through events and experiences that allow us to cultivate new and established relationships with other Aldo families.
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation
Tara DaPra
Tara DaPra
Parent of Aldo students: Cormac & Padraig
ALAPTO Since Summer 2025
Goal/Focus: To ensure our staff knows how much we appreciate them!
ELF
ELF
TBD
TBD
Connection: tbd
ALAPTO Since: ?
Goal/Focus: To support the coordination of the Experiential Learning Fund.
Fundraising
Fundraising
TBD
TBD
Connection: tbd
ALAPTO Since ?
Goal/Focus: To coordinate collaboration on fundraising efforts.
Teacher Rep
Teacher Rep
Rhoda Kambandu
Rhoda Kambandu
Educator: Elementary
ALAPTO Since Fall 2025
Goal/Focus: To work with teachers/staff at the school to communicate the needs of our classrooms with the members at large on the board, and vice versa.
Teacher Rep
Teacher Rep
Tim Devine
Tim Devine
Educator: 8th grade
ALAPTO Since Spring 2024
Goal/Focus: To work with teachers/staff at the school to communicate the needs of our classrooms with the members at large on the board, and vice versa.
Principal
Principal
Trina Lambert
Trina Lambert
Educator: 8th grade
ALAPTO Since Spring 2024
Goal/Focus: To work with teachers/staff at the school to communicate the needs of our classrooms with the members at large on the board, and vice versa.
Fundraising Director
Fundraising Director
We are seeking an inspired Fundraising Director.
Role: Coordinate yearly and ongoing fundraisers like restaurant nights, Read-A-Thon, Trivia Night, and consider new opportunities.
Term: 2 years, 2025-2027
Voting role: Yes
Job Description: Full description of responsibilities
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