About the Paden PTA

PTA members volunteer in the classroom, organize events and programs, send out communications, and raise funds to support a range of programs such as field trips, assemblies, and classroom and curriculum enhancements.

Meet This Year’s PTA Board and Committee Leaders

Kim Hanlon

President
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
Seeing the love and care the community pours into our kids, and the devotion to make Paden even better for all students.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
Monkey Thai, Yojimbo, Bowl’d
Ragan Williams

Vice President
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
The diversity of the students and families at Paden is really unique. I feel lucky that my kids get to experience different cultures and traditions through their friends and classmates (and through PTA-sponsored events!). I also appreciate that Paden is a short walk from our house, meaning that our neighborhood is full of other Pelicans!
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
1400 (or "Yanni's" as my kids call it). They always welcome our nutty, boisterous family of six with a smile.
Emily Capello

Secretary
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
I love how many languages are spoken and how our diverse culture is reflected in how we care for our kids. Como latina me encanta poder hablar con gente en Espanol!
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
Cholita Linda/Sidestreet Pho but my kids would say Calafia all the way.
Laura Radus

Treasurer
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
The community. We have been at this school since 2019 and have always had such a great combination of parents and teachers.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
La Penca Azul but we are always finding a new spot.
Joya Joseph

Equity and Inclusion Committee Lead
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
I love that my daughter loves her teachers, her classmates, and her school.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
Lol at home with my awesome girls but Sushi House is a favorite place for special occasions.
Mindy Kleinsinger

Room Rep Coordinator
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
I love meeting the amazing families and students that make up the Paden community.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
There’s too many to list, but a few are Bhan Mae Vane and Abigail’s.
Andrea Dunlap

Fundraising Committee Co-chair
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
The incredibly diverse neighborhood vibe we have here. And the view!
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
Um, my backyard.
Jean Chen

Historian
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
I love our little community by the bay!
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
Taqueria Calafia. Gimme that brown salsa!
Justan Cook

Art Docent Coordinator
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
My favorite thing about Paden is the community - the network between the students, parents and the school is really, really special. Having been able to volunteer here and meet so many students has been amazing. It’s not uncommon to walk down the hallway and get a bunch of high fives from my boys’ classmates past or present, and some others I’ve had the good fortune to meet as well.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
My favorite place to eat is Firebrand bakery. Heading down to the base with bikes, skateboards and scooters on the weekend is a lot of fun. When you take a moment to stop by the bakery while you’re there it becomes a fun, family event.
Alyssa Wiegand

Parlimentarian
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
The diverse, inclusive, welcoming community.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
Spinning Bones, Andrea’s backyard, or my kitchen.