PRESIDENT

Melanie is a proud Koala mom to 5th grader Amelia, and Bailey Bear, 8th grader Logan. Melanie has been a member of the Kocurek family since 2013, the PTA since 2015, and has held many positions, including hospitality chair, membership chair, president, president again, president again, treasurer, and now back to president for her final year. Melanie is passionate about helping the teachers and staff as much as possible, and can be found in the teachers lounge most days making copies, laminating, or just chatting it up with the many teachers she now considers friends. She was voted Kocurek Volunteer of the year for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 and Parent Ambassador of the year in 2019-2020. Professionally, Melanie is a wedding planner for Something to Celebrate and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality from the Indiana University.

VICE PRESIDENT

Colleen is the proud parent of a 5th grade Koala. She has served on the PTA board in varied positions for 4.5 years!

TREASURER

SECRETARY

PARLIAMENTARIAN

Troy Woods is a proud Koala parent, along with his wife Emily. Their kids, Cora, 4th grade, and Evan, 2nd grade, have been on or around the Kocurek campus for the past seven years. Troy is in his first year as Parliamentarian after having served the prior two years as the Sponsorship Committee Chair, bringing in new sponsors year after year to support our Koalas. Troy stays busy as a Sr. Network Engineer for the Lower Colorado River Authority as well as running a small side business supporting IT needs for small businesses. Emily, an Elementary Art Teacher, has contributed time and talent to the PTA as well, most recently recognized for her efforts on the mural in the Pre-K 3 wing in 2022. The Woods’ favorite PTA events are Monster Mash, Glow Dance, and Penny Wars.

HISTORIAN

Kelly Power is a proud Mom of current Kocurek Koalas, Alyson, 4th grade, and first year Bailey Bear Lauren. Kelly has been a member of the Kocurek PTA family since 2017 and has been very active on the board for 4 years as co-chair of the Beautification Committee and then as our VP! Kelly was responsible for personally winning a grant for $3,000 to help with beautification improvements. Kelly has also helped advocate for Kocurek by communicating with AISD about campus needs including the two new playground awnings and replacement picnic tables located throughout the school. As a volunteer, Kelly has dedicated hours on PTA activities such as Monster Mash, Glow Dance, Block Party, and other various events and fundraisers throughout the school year. She was the reason our koalas got professional school photos during COVID, hauling her photography equipment to the school and setting up outside at least 8 different days during the year. Professionally, Kelly is a photographer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration & Marketing from the University of Alabama.

COMMUNICATIONS

This is Clarissa Horner’s 6th year serving on the Kocurek PTA board.  She served as co-chair of the beautification committee for 2 years, 2 years as Parliamentarian, and last year as Secretary. She enjoys volunteering at Kocurek, especially in the classroom, supporting school fundraising initiatives and planning events for the koalas. Professionally, Clarissa works for the Office of the Attorney General and is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.  Clarissa and her husband love raising their 4th and 6th graders, Audrey and Kate, here in South Austin and are proud to be part of the Kocurek community! 

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Donna is in her 10th year in Kocurek PTA as a Koala mom to 4th grader Isaac and 9th grade Akins Eagle, Alex. She loves working with our Kocurek volunteers, and is always excited for the next Monster Mash. Donna is the Kocurek Campus Advisory Committee (CAC) Chair, and the committee chair of Cub Scout Pack 81. She is a City of Austin employee of 23 years, currently working in the City's Project Connect Office. Donna holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geography from Texas State University and a Master of Arts in Human Services from St. Edwards University.

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

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Jessica is a proud parent of two Kocurek Koalas, Aden in 5th grade and Avery in 2nd grade. Jessica is excited to serve on the Kocurek PTA Scholarship Committee this year. She has previously volunteered with the PTA Hospitality Committee as well. Jessica also enjoys being a part of the Kocurek community as a substitute teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and Master of Education in School Counseling.

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

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