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

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    Wendy Baty

    President

    What is your favorite thing about Paden?
    Aside from the AMAZING view, I love the Paden traditions - Family Fun Nights that bring people together, the energy of the walk-a-thon and Play by the Bay days where students get to be creative and explore!

    Favorite place to eat in Alameda
    Recent new favorite is Firebrand Cafe, but also love a Scolari’s burger and Marley G’s pizza!

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    Emily Capello

    Vice President

    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.

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    Summer Torres

    Parliamentarian

    What is your favorite thing about Paden?
    I love how excited my daughter is to go Paden and I think her teachers are amazing!

    Favorite place to eat in Alameda
    Oghane and Shirasoni

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    Steve Chiu

    Historian

    What is your favorite thing about Paden?
    How photogenic the diversity of the families and kids and the a-mazing backyard view are! Morning ceremonies are pretty cool too!

    Favorite place to eat in Alameda
    The legendary Yume for omakase sushi. Casa Revolucion for tacos. Noodle Lovers Club for noodle soup. Little Joes for Chinese. Poke Koma for Poke… and iTea for boba. Now I’m hungry…

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    Kim Hanlon

    Secretary

    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
    Bowl’d, Monkey Thai, Yojimbo

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    Katie Reid

    Treasurer

    What is your favorite thing about Paden?
    The community. And play based learning.

    Favorite place to eat in Alameda
    Canasta Kitchen

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Jean Chen

    Fundraising Committee Co-chair

    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!

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    Devyn Taylor

    Art Docent Coordinator

    What is your favorite thing about Paden?
    The fun activities (field day, play days, makers space, etc)

    Favorite place to eat in Alameda
    Cholita Linda

Volunteering

PTA members volunteer in the classroom, organize events and programs, send out communications, and raise funds to support a range of programs.

Become a Member

Your $10 (plus any donation) shows that you are committed to creating the best educational environment for our Paden students.