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.
Alyssa Wiegand

Fundraising Chair
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.
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.
Hannah Holgerson

Art Docent Coordinator
What is your favorite thing about Paden?
What I love about Paden is the community and the views.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
Our favorite place to eat is The Blue Dot.
Tyffani Hill

What is your favorite thing about Paden?
I would say the sense of community and representation. I really appreciate the way Paden brings families and students together and creates a community where our children can see themselves represented and feel connected to the school.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda
For dinner, I love Pier 29 and Monkey Pub, although they’re completely different experiences. For breakfast, my current favorite is Shaka Shack.
Sarah Berry

Equity and Inclusion Committee Co-Lead
What is your favorite thing about Paden? The focus on play and letting kids be kids.
Favorite place to eat in Alameda. La Penca Azul
Jessica Uelmen

Parliamentarian
What is your favorite thing about Paden? Morning announcements and the incredible community; it takes a village!
Favorite place to eat in Alameda. You'll find us at The Rake, Almanac, or Abigail's most often, but favorite restaurant is Utzutzu
Dayana Huerta

Historian
Responsibilities include: document volunteer hours after events and meetings, keep high-level record of events.