2020-2021 Parents in Partnership Board
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President
Lacey Bellamy
Lacey is your PiP President. She employs many tricks of the trade to balance being a mother to three girls and one stepson, a wife to a firefighter husband, and a senior accountant for a company in Plano. Her youngest daughter is in 3rd Grade at Imagine. Why do you value PiP? My guess is that many parents may not recognize all the ways that PiP invests in our school and how it has a direct impact on each one of students at IIANT. PiP is so much more than social events and fundraising, it’s about having a better understanding of my child’s world at school, developing connections with other IIANT parents, and partnering with the school’s teachers, staff and administration to make Imagine the very best it can be! Why did you decide to volunteer with PiP? This is my fourth year at Imagine and my third year to volunteer with PiP. When we started as a new family, I became a PiP member to network and meet other parents. I soon started volunteering not only to be more directly involved in my child’s school career but also because I saw there was a need for parent leaders. I ultimately joined the PiP Board and it’s been incredibly rewarding! If you'd like to connect with Lacey to talk about her experience as Vice President and President, please contact her @ lacey.bellamy@imaginepip.org. Treasurer
Rafi Uddin
Rafi and his wife have a daughter in 2nd Grade at Imagine. He is an accountant and partner at his accounting firm, Accountex Accounting Services, in Plano. Not only does he lend his expertise in managing the finances and tax needs a Imagine PiP, a 501c3, he’s also a Dad who has chosen to be involved – which is awesome! Why do you value PiP? PiP plays an important role as a liaison between parents and the school, with a paramount focus on providing additional support to our teachers and students. PiP is also a great opportunity to network with other Imagine parents. Why did you volunteer with PiP? Volunteering at PiP is a great way to give back to the school and to work alongside administration, teachers, and staff. The PiP Board often hears about important information from the school before it’s broadly communicated. It is also a great opportunity to connect with other parents. There's no better way to be connected to what’s happening at school than to be involved! PiP hosts many fundraising events that support new and expanded technology, field trips, teacher appreciation, and host of other items that improve the quality and culture of our school. I am glad to be part of the PiP board! If you'd like to connect with Rafi about the Treasurer role, please contact him @ rafi.uddin@imaginepip.org. |
Vice President
Cecilia Lozano
Cecilia and her family reside in Frisco. This is their first year at Imagine where her three children are in grades 5th, 2nd, and Kindergarten. As a wife, mother, and manager of a preschool, she serves as your PiP Vice President. Next year, she will be your PiP President. Why do you value PiP? Parents supporting the school community makes a positive impact on kids and their learning. My kids love for me to be involved in their school! Why did you decide to volunteer with PiP? To quickly get involved at our new school. I value helping our school community, supporting our teachers, and enriching my kids learning experience. If you'd like to connect with Cecilia about the Vice President role, please contact her @ cecilia.lozano@imaginepip.org. Director of Committees
Megan Huff
Megan brings energy to PiP as the Committees Director. Outside of being a wife, mom, and stepmom, she teaches mindfulness, yoga, and aerial yoga to kids, families, and adults - both online and in-person - through her wellness studio, Breath. Flow. Grow. She likes to tell people she helps calm the chaos. Megan’s daughter is in 3rd Grade and this is her family’s fourth year at Imagine. Why do you value PiP? PiP is important to me and my family because it's our direct line with the school. Plus, it's an incredible way to get to know the faces and names of everyone that interacts with your child, while simultaneously supporting them through PiPs various programs and committees. Why did you volunteer with PiP? I volunteered with PiP because I am a hands-on kind of person and Imagine has such a unique and diverse community. I felt like I would be wasting an amazing opportunity if I didn't get involved. If you'd like to connect with Megan to talk PiP Commitees, please contact her @ megan.huff@imaginepip.org. |
Secretary
Faiqa Farooq
Faiqa and her husband own a medical lab in Frisco and she also operates her own small business venture, Red Riding Hood's Gift Baskets.She leads a busy life as the mother to two boys and is the current PiP Secretary. Why do you value PiP? To me, PIP is the very essential bridge that connects the parents to the school. Without the involvement of parents, no school can provide a complete education to children and shape well rounded personalities. PIP is very aptly named as the partnership between parents and the school for the betterment of the students. Why did you volunteer for PiP? As a person, I strongly believe that parents need to be involved with the school to help them shape their children’s future. My oldest son started at Imagine in September 2019, and I applied for the vacant post in PIP immediately. I felt this way that not just my child, but we as a family can develop a relationship with the school. I was graciously welcomed to join a board meeting to meet the other members. I joined the same day after seeing the wonderful group of hard-working parents who, despite having a busy schedule and full-time jobs, were playing their part in running the board. This is my second year on the Board, and it’s been awesome being a part of this organization. If you'd like to connect with Faiqa about the Secretary role, please contact her @ faiqa.basharat@imaginepip.org Director of Communications
Jacqueline Billings Garcia
Like all parents who volunteer with PiP, Jacqueline wears many hats. She’s a speech therapist, realtor, mother, and also oversees communications for PiP just to name a few. Her daughter is in 8th Grade and has attended Imagine since the first day it opened. Why do you value PiP? PiP is important to me because of the role it plays in building advocacy between parents and the school while also building an active community for Imagine families through fundraising and social events. Most importantly, everything PiP does benefits our children. Why did you volunteer with PiP? I decided to volunteer with PiP because getting involved at my child's school allows me to be part of the solution and to help make positive changes. Before joining the Board, I volunteered for PiP on the Dragon Bash committee. If you'd like to connect with Jacqueline to talk PiP Communications, please contact her @ Jacqueline.Garcia@imaginepip.org. Director of Programs
Role Currently Vacant
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Members At Large
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Michael Wooton
President: 2019-2020 VP: 2018-2019 Member At Large: 2017-2018 & 2020-2021 Chair: Teacher Grants If you'd like to connect with Michael about PiP, please contact him @ Michael.Wooton@imaginepip.org. |
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Melissa Burkes
Communications Director: 2017-2018 & 2018-2019 Member At Large: 2019-2020 & 2020-2021 Chair: Memberships If you'd like to connect with Melissa about PiP, please contact her @ Melissa.Burkes@imaginepip.org. |
