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the 2024-2025 VCS PTSO Board of Directors:
Mitch Mayhew, President
Ashley McKinney, Vice President
Ashley McKinney, Vice President
I've served on the board since my son started kindergarten at VCS and it's been a lot of fun. I joined to support the teachers and school programs, and it's been a labor of love every year. PTSO has a great leadership team for 2024-2025 and as we gear up to move into our BRAND NEW SCHOOL, I am personally looking forward to making this the best year yet!
Ashley McKinney, Vice President
Ashley McKinney, Vice President
Ashley McKinney, Vice President
My name is Ashley McKinney, and I am excited to have an opportunity to serve on the Board for my third year. I am on the Board because I enjoy working with a fantastic group and having a positive influence on our school community, students, and teachers. My kids (Lydia, 6th grade, and Garrett, 3nd grade) LOVE the fun, free PTSO events, an
My name is Ashley McKinney, and I am excited to have an opportunity to serve on the Board for my third year. I am on the Board because I enjoy working with a fantastic group and having a positive influence on our school community, students, and teachers. My kids (Lydia, 6th grade, and Garrett, 3nd grade) LOVE the fun, free PTSO events, and I'm glad to help out with those and play like a child again at the same time.
Jenna Crawley, Treasurer
Ashley McKinney, Vice President
Jenna Crawley, Treasurer
I have been an active member of the PTA/ PTSO for the past six years (serving in a variety of roles) and am truly honored to be treasurer. This organization, like our school, is made up of some of the most amazing and dedicated individuals. We love to work hard, to play hard, to problem solve and to have fun doing it. I truly believe ther
I have been an active member of the PTA/ PTSO for the past six years (serving in a variety of roles) and am truly honored to be treasurer. This organization, like our school, is made up of some of the most amazing and dedicated individuals. We love to work hard, to play hard, to problem solve and to have fun doing it. I truly believe there is a place in PTSO for everyone and hope you will consider joining us.
When I am not involved with the PTSO, I soak up all the possible minutes I can with my amazing, compassionate, and thrill seeking 8th grader and husband, embrace my work as a mental health therapist, seek out new goals and adventures, play outdoors, marvel at the wonder of sourdough starter and homemade baked goods, and scream as loud as I possibly can when jumping off of way-too-high platform jumps and riding in the front row of straight drop down roller coasters.
Laura Carter, Secretary Teacher Representative K-2
Melanie Randolph, Enrichment Committee Chair, Teacher Representative 3-5
Melanie Randolph, Enrichment Committee Chair, Teacher Representative 3-5
I am Laura Carter. I have been teaching for 28 years and I love teaching first grade! I agree with the African proverb ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ The Valle Crucis PTSO is a large part of that village. I continue to be amazed at all of the opportunities that the PTSO provides for VC students. I have been involved in the PTA/ P
I am Laura Carter. I have been teaching for 28 years and I love teaching first grade! I agree with the African proverb ‘It takes a village to raise a child.’ The Valle Crucis PTSO is a large part of that village. I continue to be amazed at all of the opportunities that the PTSO provides for VC students. I have been involved in the PTA/ PTSO for as long as I have been a teacher. I encourage all Valle Crucis families to become involved with the PTSO.
I enjoy hiking, being with horses, walking, reading, crafts, and so much more!
"The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you." -B.B. King
Melanie Randolph, Enrichment Committee Chair, Teacher Representative 3-5
Melanie Randolph, Enrichment Committee Chair, Teacher Representative 3-5
Melanie Randolph, Enrichment Committee Chair, Teacher Representative 3-5
My name is Melanie Randolph and I am a fourth grade teacher at Valle Crucis. This is my thirteenth year teaching and my sixth year teaching in the valley. I serve as the 3-5 teacher representative for the PTSO and the Chair of the Enrichment Committee.
I joined the PTA/ PTSO four years ago and I love seeing the positive impact it has made
My name is Melanie Randolph and I am a fourth grade teacher at Valle Crucis. This is my thirteenth year teaching and my sixth year teaching in the valley. I serve as the 3-5 teacher representative for the PTSO and the Chair of the Enrichment Committee.
I joined the PTA/ PTSO four years ago and I love seeing the positive impact it has made on the students, staff and the entire Valle Crucis School community. I am looking forward to another year of working with this group of amazing people and supporting our school!
My hobbies include traveling, painting, yoga and reading. I also love to go hiking, rollerblading, kayaking and just being outdoors!
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you’ve said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
-Maya Angelou
Natasha Lyons, Teacher Representative 7-8
Melanie Randolph, Enrichment Committee Chair, Teacher Representative 3-5
Natasha Lyons, Teacher Representative 7-8
Natasha's Bio Coming.
Carrie Smithey
Carrie Smithey
Carrie Smithey
Carrie's Bio coming soon!.
Deanna Eirich
Carrie Smithey
Carrie Smithey
I am mom to Addison and Isla and I love to travel and experience all that life has to offer!
I love getting to meet other parents and teachers and learning about ways to help out VCS! It's all for the kids. I grew up in the Foscoe area and moved away for many years. Now that I'm back, I got involved as a way to give back to this fabulous
I am mom to Addison and Isla and I love to travel and experience all that life has to offer!
I love getting to meet other parents and teachers and learning about ways to help out VCS! It's all for the kids. I grew up in the Foscoe area and moved away for many years. Now that I'm back, I got involved as a way to give back to this fabulous community. My favoite hobby is skiing with my family.
"As we grow older, real beauty travels from the face to the heart, appeal turns to charm, hurt to wisdom and great moments to shared memories. The true beauty of life is not how happy you are now but how happy others are because of you."
Jaimie Hooker
Carrie Smithey
Jaimie Hooker
Jaimie's Bio
Kelli Mayhew
Oakley Fungaroli
Kelli Mayhew
Kelli's Bio Coming.
Kim Shockey
Oakley Fungaroli
Kelli Mayhew
Hello Valle Crucis Families! My name is Kim Shockey and I have been a member of this amazing group since my oldest began as a young kinder at Valle Crucis. He is now a thriving seventh grader and my youngest is an energetic fifth grader. I have served as Vice President and have been a part of the many different committees that allow this
Hello Valle Crucis Families! My name is Kim Shockey and I have been a member of this amazing group since my oldest began as a young kinder at Valle Crucis. He is now a thriving seventh grader and my youngest is an energetic fifth grader. I have served as Vice President and have been a part of the many different committees that allow this organization to be so successful. I am the Hospitality Chair and also on the Enrichment Committee. As a former educator, these are two areas near and dear to my heart. I look forward to another wonderful year with this team!
Oakley Fungaroli
Oakley Fungaroli
Oakley Fungaroli
Oakley's bio coming soon!
Kelly Wiener
Laura Windmueller
Laura Windmueller
Hi wonderful VCS families! My name is Kelly Wiener and I have a daughter, Makayla, in the 8th grade. This is my first year on the PTSO board. I joined to support all the amazing VCS staff and to help plan fun events for the students. After being a counselor in Wake County Schools for many years, we moved here to realize my dream of st
Hi wonderful VCS families! My name is Kelly Wiener and I have a daughter, Makayla, in the 8th grade. This is my first year on the PTSO board. I joined to support all the amazing VCS staff and to help plan fun events for the students. After being a counselor in Wake County Schools for many years, we moved here to realize my dream of starting a nature-based therapy practice, Bee Tree Ridge Farm in Vilas. My husband, Brian is an industrial sales representative for MSC. Our family loves hiking and spending time at Valle Crucis Community Park together.
Laura Windmueller
Laura Windmueller
Laura Windmueller
Laura's Bio Coming.
Dr. Bonnie Smith, VCS Principal
Dr. Bonnie Smith, VCS Principal
Dr. Bonnie Smith, VCS Principal
Dr. Smith's Bio Coming.
Joelle Friedheim
Dr. Bonnie Smith, VCS Principal
Dr. Bonnie Smith, VCS Principal
Joelle's bio coming soon!