Grace Lipari, President
Grace is the mom of two energetic and quick-witted Assumption students, Sophia
(rising 6th) and Caden (rising 2nd). Having now lived in Jacksonville for 8 years,
she considers herself a true Floridian and wholeheartedly considers North
Florida home! As an active member
of the Assumption Catholic School
and Church community, Grace has
worked with and/or led a handful
of committees. This involvement
includes, but is not limited to, the
fall festival, the father/daughter
dance, the annual farm and food
festival, treat day, teacher
appreciation week, and the school
supply committee. Grace has also
been room parent for both of her
children and currently co-teaches
the 7th grade garden elective held at
Assumption. When not running
carpools to school, sports or music lessons, Grace enjoys time in her home
gardens, dabbling in landscape design as well as spending time with friends and
family. With coffee running through her veins, she enthusiastically welcomes
each day!
Emily Taylor-White, Vice President
Emily is a retired Duval County 5th grade
teacher, is thrilled to join the 2016-2017
HSA Board as Vice President. A native of
Jacksonville and an active parent volunteer,
Emily brings years of experience and service
with her to the board. She has worn many
hats from, Girl Scout troop leader to
homeroom mother, and has worked on or
chaired numerous school events and
activities. Like many moms at ACS, she
spends quite a bit of time idling in the
carpool line, sitting on soccer fields, and in
the dance studio parking lot. She is happiest
when she is spending time with Joe, her
husband of 20 years, or playing with her
favorite 1st grader (Griffin) and 5th grader
(Celia). The family loves to travel, hit the
beach, kayak, and ski.
Shannon Trull, Secretary
Shannon is excited to serve our school and join the HSA board as Secretary for
the upcoming school year! She is married
to ACS alumnus Justin and their son
Sean is a rising 3rd grader. She is active
in the Assumption school community
serving as co-chair for the annual Fall
Festival, homeroom parent and on
various other committees. She is also
involved in multiple parish ministries,
including treasurer for the Assumption
Council of Catholic Women, member of
St. Gianna circle, Christ Renews His
Parish Continuation Committee
member, Children's Liturgy leader,
church gift shop volunteer and Cub
Scout Pack 106 Committee Member,
Treasurer & Den Leader. Shannon
works full-time at the Jacksonville Center for Clinical Research as a Contract
Specialist, but would really like to be a professional volunteer when she grows
up. She enjoys spending her free time with family, baking sweet treats and being
crafty.
Becky Helms, Treasurer
Becky is the mom of 2 boys, Davis
(upcoming 2nd grader) and Dyne
(upcoming Junior). She's a third
generation native of Jacksonville. Her
background is mortgage banking and
finance. When she read the ad in the
church bulletin in August 2015 that the
school was looking for a treasurer she
knew this would be a good fit! Hence, this
is her second year as Treasurer of the HSA
board. When not running the boys to
sports, Becky loves to be involved with
Cursillo (a diocesan based renewal
weekend) friends, family and visiting her
nieces in Tallahassee.
Julie Anna Milton, Historian
Julie Anna and her husband Michael have a long history with ACS. Michael
attended ACS K thru 8 and Julie Anna became involved with ACS 8 years ago
when their son, Jackson started Kindergarten. Jackson is
a rising 8th grader, daughter Emma Grace a rising
6th grader, and son Thomas a rising 2nd grader.
From 2009-2012 Julie Anna served as HSA
Board Secretary and has since served in a
variety of positions and helped with many
school events along with coordinating the
Homeroom Parents. She has already started
an Event Notebook for the school to include
event planning instructions and pictures to
help guide Committee Chairs. Julie Anna
attended FSU School of Social Work and
moved to Jacksonville after college to work
with Child Protective Services, early intervention
for children with developmental delays/
disabilities, as well as adoption services. Julie Anna
enjoys running or walking on the Riverwalk and activities
on the river, lake, or beach. She is a member of the St. Gianna women's circle at
Assumption Catholic Church.