The FOFPTO Board Members
The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We
want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any
questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community.
A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you.
Katie Aschero is Co-President and a mom of 2 – Sarah, a 1st grader & Mason, a
future Farallone Viewer. This is her 1st year on the Board, after leading the Winter
Festival as a K parent.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? As many kinder parents, I had many emotions
going into the school years. From the 1st moments at FV I felt right at home, from
the teachers, other kinder parents & parents of older kids, everyone went out of
their way to make my family feel welcomed.
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I divide my time
from running after my silly wild child 3.5 yr. old and working full time as an RN.
When I have a little time, I love to spend it hiking or being with friends.
What's your favorite FV event? I love them all! The jog a thon is so sweet, seeing
the kids running their hearts out with such dedication is an awesome sight. I ran
the Winter Festival last year and loved the spirit of the day, everyone so happy. The
Auction is fun, I love seeing fellow parents in a new light sans kids and all dolled up!
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I get to be creative, collaborate
with other parents, plan events, help do great things for our kids. My husband & I
feel passionately about public school & the hard work teachers, staff & parents put
in to make it the best for our kids. I also like that I get to see my daughter during
the school day and get to know her friends and classmates. She lights up when she
sees Mama on campus doing something, it's really sweet.
Sarah Bunkin is Co-President and mom of 3 – Josie, an 8th grader @ Cunha, Jaya, a 5th
grader & Weston, a 3rd grader. This is her 4th year as PTO President. Her
contributions to the school are countless.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? I love being a parent at Farallone View
because it is such a warm, welcoming place.
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I am a former HS
Social Studies teacher and now I work PT mentoring new teachers through the
Beginning Teacher Support Assessment Program at Cunha and HMB High
School. I also enjoy running, playing tennis, reading and learning new things.
What's your favorite FV event? My favorite FV event is probably the Jog-a-thon
because I love seeing the kids running and smiling, at the same time.
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I was inspired to get involved
because the teachers & staff work so hard and have done so much for my kids.
They motivate & inspire me. Also, education is one of my passions so being
involved at fills many of my needs & loves.
Amie DuBois is the Treasurer & mom of 1 -Nathan, a 1st grader. This is her first
year on the PTO Board.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? I feel honored to be a parent here. It's such a
close community, & parents play a huge role in shaping the activities & experiences
of their children. Administrators & teachers are eager to establish a relationship
with parents & kids. It's been a positive experience for me & my family.
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? My professional
work is as a public health nurse and I interact with families, children and the
community on a daily basis. Outside of work, I work in our garden at home.
What's your favorite FV event? I love Continent Day! I have such admiration for
the comprehensive knowledge the teachers & students achieve every year.
Everyone shows their creativity & depth of learning during this event!
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I was asked to get involved by
another board member, and I felt it was a good way to meet other parents, give
time to the school, and expand my knowledge!
The FOFPTO Board Members
The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We
want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any
questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community.
A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you.
Shawna Montoya is the VP of Fundraising, and mom of 2 - Sofia, a 4th grader
and Gabby, a future FV student. This is her 2 nd year in this role, in addition to
chairing the Auction.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? I cannot put into words the adoration I
have for the teachers, staff, parents, grandparents & children of FV. Our family
has been so humbled by the outpouring of love from this community after my
daughter had her cardiac arrest at school in April 2016. Our school may be
small, but we are mighty. I's pretty awesome to be a parent at FV!
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? Taking care
of my 4-year-old, Gabby, running errands, or working at my law practice.
What's your favorite FV event? The Talent Show! I love the level of
excitement that builds prior to the event as all of the acts audition, practice &
rehearse. Then, on the night of the Talent Show, nothing compares to ALL of
the kids cheering loudly for ALL of the acts. It makes you realize how much
they all support each other.
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? Our family came to FV midyear when my daughter was in 2nd grade. I wanted to meet parents & learn
what the PTO funded and did. I attended a few meetings as I was curious and
a position opened up as VP of Fundraising. Since I'd already volunteered to
Chair the Auction, it made sense to take that position. I've enjoyed meeting
parents from all different grades and having fun while raising money for the
PTO, which in turn funds so many wonderful events for all the students at FV.
Julia Ferdinand is the co-VP of Events, and mom of 2 - Mia, a 4th grader and
Cruz, a 1st grader. This is her 1st year on the Board, after chairing the Jog-aThon and being there in some way, shape and form for each & every event.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? A blessing on many levels. The FV families
are my tribe. Without family nearby, they’re the people I lean on, learn from,
& love to spend time with. The teachers are an extension of our family - the
time & energy they give to our children is as valuable as our contribution as
parents to enriching their lives. The school is the location of many family
memories from school activities to both our kids learning to ride a bike on
campus and the start of lifelong friendships.
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I’m an
event planner @ Walmart.com. We put on 30+ events a year so the office is a
fun place to work & come to every day. I recently started as a consultant for
Rodan + Fields skincare which is a fun gig I can do from home. If I have free
time that’s just for me, I like to go to flea markets or garage sale-ing.
What's your favorite FV event? I enjoy them all. Continent Day is such fun parents get together to create these amazing experiences & you can see how
much the kids love to visit all of them & how appreciative they are. The Jog-aThon has a special place in my heart, as I’ve organized it for the last 3 years.
It’s awesome to see the kids, teachers & parents rooting each other on & I’m
blown away by the generosity of the FV friends and families!
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? The friendships I have
formed make the PTO a natural extension of my life as a FV parent. This is a
community & you aren't alone in any role you take on at the school. Plus, my
kids love to see me involved & I love to see them around school.
The FOFPTO Board Members
The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We
want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any
questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community.
A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you.
Aleyta Meldrum is the co-VP of Events, and mom of 2 - Sofie, a 1st grader and
Jack, a future FV-er. Farallone View is her alma mater and she has been
connected to the school throughout her life. This is her 1st year on the Board.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? I went to Farallone View so it's pretty
incredible to be a parent here. I feel like I‘m one of the lucky few, to raise a
kid in this school, in this town, with my village. So I would say it's
fan-freaking-tastic to be a parent at Farallone View :)
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? We love
taking mini trips. We go camping, to Reno, Windsor, Carmel or any place a
few hours away where we can make new memories. I love photography,
thrifting, traveling and reading. And time spent at the beach with friends is a
good time!
What's your favorite FV event? Book Fair. It's a fun place to volunteer. You
can help kids learn about money, spending and also get in a little shopping
yourself! 3 shifts = $10 in books!
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? There's something in Sarah
Bunkin’s (PTO Co-Pres) coffee. Don't drink it or you will find yourself
volunteering for everything and anything.
Kate Kostzewa is VP of Community Building, and mom of 1 – Devin, a 2nd
grader. This is a newly created position on the FOFPTO Board, to bring
together all communities within the school.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? I love being a parent at FV bc it’s a small
school with a lot of parent involvement and a wonderful team of teachers &
administrators, all of whom work cooperatively with the students & parents to
provide the best possible environment for making learning fun. My favorite
part of my day is walking my son to school each morning & experiencing all the
wonderful kid energy on the playground as the children wait for the 8:30 bell.
When it rings, the kids run at top speed to line up to go into class. Better than
the strongest cup of coffee for starting your day off with an energy boost!
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I’m taking
care of my son and cheer him on the soccer field. I also spend a lot time at my
law office in HMB helping my clients with their estate planning. In my free
time, I like to exercise, garden, socialize and keep up with current events.
What's your favorite FV event? I really like the Jog-a-Thon because I enjoy
standing at the corner of the track & cheering on ALL the kids as they run their
laps. They all do such a wonderful job and have so much fun, as can be seen
by the big smiles on their faces each time they pass me. I give every kiddo a
quick low five and a lot of encouragement. It is a really really fun day for me.
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? My parents taught me that
getting involved is truly rewarding. I have a long history of volunteering so it
has just become a part of who I am. When my son started at FV, I immediately
started volunteering in his classroom. Getting to know ALL the kids in his class
has been a real highlight of helping out in the classroom. I hope to be able to
do throughout his years at FV. As I got to know the staff and other parents and
how things work at the school, I decided to join the PTO. Participating in the
PTO seemed like an excellent way to be a part of making FV the best possible
place it can be for all the children who go there.
The FOFPTO Board Members
The FOFPTO Board Members are a collective of parents who work together throughout the year. We
want to help all students and families transition into the new year, and are always here to answer any
questions, listen to your ideas, and continue to build the Farallone View community.
A bit about our Board Members, so you can get to know us. We look forward to getting to know you.
Christina Frediani is the Secretary, and mom of twin boys –
Anthony and Luca, 1st graders. Both she and her husband
attended Farallone View. This is her 1st year on the Board.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? Being a parent at FV is
incredible. My husband & I are FV alumni and it's like stepping
back into time for us. Showing our boys where their aunts,
uncles, and cousins learned & played is truly a gift for our
entire family!
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the
school? I like to spend my free time at the beach watching
my boys boogie board, collecting seaglass, laughing with my
girlfriends, and traveling whenever I can!
What's your favorite FV event? All of the events were a blast,
but I have to say Continent Day blew me away! I loved seeing
children excited to learn about different countries. The crafts,
exotic foods & visiting all the themed classrooms were
amazing!
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? I was
approached after a girls’ night out with fellow board
members. How could I possibly say no? :-)
I like to help as much as I can in the classroom and events
throughout the year. It's great to be a part of a committed
group of staff & parents helping to make FV a great experience
for all of our children.
Lisa Phelan is Communications Director and mom of 2 – Kai, a 6th
grader @ Cunha, and Aaron, a 3rd grader. This is her 3rd year on the
Board.
What's it like to be a parent at FV? Being part of Farallone View is very
special. Our boys have attended several other schools, and nothing
compares to the connectedness felt at FV.
What are you doing when you're not doing stuff for the school? I
started up my own business when we moved to Montara, and I’m often
experiencing the wonderful roller coaster ride of running a start-up. I
also love to spend time in the unmatched beauty of the coastside, just
walking through the trails or along the beach.
What's your favorite FV event? So hard to choose – Continent Day is
phenomenal…every classroom becomes its own world and the kids
learn so much. Oceans Week brings new perspective to the
environment in which we live. Yet, my all-time favorite is the Talent
Show…watching the kids transform and emerge on stage is so touching.
What prompted you to get involved in the PTO? To be honest, I was
not volunteered at my boys’ prior schools. I was working in the
corporate world & didn’t have flexibility to do so. Once we moved
here, I randomly, uncharacteristically volunteered @ the Book Fair, and
met some great people. So little-by-little, I started to get involved in
other events and was eventually invited to be part of the Board. Never
in a million years would I have ever expected to be part of a PTO, but
am endlessly appreciative to have this opportunity to contribute to FV.