Meet the Board
“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
Consider being part of the ALAPTO Board! We have the following openings:
Fundraising Director
Role: Coordinate yearly and ongoing fundraisers like restaurant nights, Read-A-Thon, Trivia Night, etc. Coordinate any new fundraising opportunities.
Term: 2 years
Voting role: Yes
Events Director
Role: Coordinate yearly ALAPTO events like Fall Fest, Playground Events, Legacy Day, etc.
Term: 2 years
Voting role: Yes
Diversity & Inclusion Director
Role: Ensuring that ALAPTO is providing inclusive experience for all, and that we honor our diversity.
Term: 2 years
Voting role: Yes
ALAPTO Board 2024-2025
President
Robert Pries
Parent of Aldo students Cece, Evie, Teddy, Jameson (former)
ALAPTO Since Fall 2023
Goal/Focus: To continue to support experiential learning opportunities for students, increase fundraising efforts, and promote an inclusive community between parents, students, and staff.
Vice President
Heather Ard
Parent of Aldo students Emery, Ariana, Ellis, Ethan (former)
ALAPTO Since Fall 2023
Goal/Focus: To make Aldo parents feel included in the Aldo community and invite more families to join in the fun!
Treasurer
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
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.
Communications
Evie Saharsky
Parent of Aldo students: Veronica & Cordelia (former)
ALAPTO Since Fall 2023
Goal/Focus: To effectively communicate news and events that include the Aldo community, via email, newsletters, social media, signage, etc.
Staff Appreciation
Rosemary Kennedy
Parent of Aldo students: Anna, James, & Grace (former)
ALAPTO Since Fall 2023
Goal/Focus: My goal is to strengthen our community through events and experiences that allow us to cultivate new and established relationships with other Aldo families.
Teacher Rep
Jim Allam
Educator: 8th grade
Parent of Aldo student Jude
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
Trina Lambert
Educator: Principal
ALAPTO Since Fall 2009
Goal/Focus: To ensure that every Aldo student has the opportunity to know what it feels like to be part of a caring community and to experience learning in a variety of settings and in a variety of ways.
Teacher Rep
Ryan Bartel
Educator: Kindergarten
Parent of Aldo students Stella, Griffin
ALAPTO Since Fall 2020
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
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.