PTA Board Members and Chairs
Sabrina Joy
President
This is my family's fourth year at Joslin and we love this school SO much! I have a second and fifth grader and a four year old who can't wait to come next year! You'll hear a lot from me during our fundraising events: Spooktacular and the Spring Raffle. Fundraising is so important because without it, we couldn't pull off all of the awesome things we do for Joslin students!
Penelope Lim
Communications Chair
This is my second year at Joslin and thus my second year as Communications Chair. My son is in the 1st grade Spanish/Mandarin program. I also have a daughter who will become a Jaguar next year. I am excited to learn all about Joslin while ensuring everyone is just as informed. My hope is that stronger communication builds a stronger community. If you have anything to share in The JAG newsletter, please let us know!
Allie Cassel
Campus Beautification Chair
Hi everyone! This will be my family's fifth year at Joslin and my second year on the PTA Beautification Committee. My daughters are in 4th and 1st grade and we have a 3 year old. My husband and I are landscape architects and we are passionate about all things gardening and outdoor learning. We hope to work with the Joslin community to help make the campus as beautiful, inviting, and sustainable as possible. Please introduce yourself if you see me in the garden!
Dot Aikman
Treasurer
This will be our family's 3rd year at Joslin and as members of the PTA. This year I'm a 2nd grade room parent and I'm on the Board as the PTA Treasurer. We have a 2nd grade son and a 5th grade daughter, we all just love our Joslin community and are happy to support the school in any way we can. As Treasurer, I am excited to be able to help and to utilize my computer and organizational skills to keep our books and budgets tight and balanced. You will most likely see me around the school. Come up and say hi!
Josephine Tidwell
Healthy Living Chair
This will be my 4th year at Joslin and my second year on the PTA board. Last year, I was the volunteer coordinator and the room parent for our awesome 4th and 1st grade teachers as well as for many other teachers that don't typically have dedicated room parents. It was incredibly rewarding! I am also a certified healthy coach, so I am excited to serve as Joslin PTA's healthy living lead. I also plan Joslin's Talent Show. See you around school!
Mindy Farmer
Parliamentarian
Hi! This is our family’s second year at Joslin and we couldn’t love it more! I have two daughters; one is in pre-k and the other is in first grade. I’m a former teacher having earned my tenure in a small, Chicago, public school very similar to Joslin. Volunteering and being a part of PTA reminds me of home. As Parliamentarian, I get to keep my Type A teacher skills sharp but, also plan and organize the wonderful events that bring our community together.
Jessica Sanders
Teacher Appreciation Chair
Hi there! This is my second year being a part of our wonderful PTA. I am so honored to continue being Joslin’s Teacher Appreciation Chair. It is such a privilege to get the chance to shine a spotlight on all of our incredible teachers and staff members throughout the year; as well as working along side the awesome parents in our Jaguar community! This is our third year at Joslin—my son is in 3rd grade and my daughter is in the Spanish program going into 1st grade. We are so happy to be back at this amazing school!
Ting-Yi Chen
Yearbook Chair
This is my 4th year at Joslin and my first year on the PTA board. My daughters are in PreK-4/2nd grade. I am passionate about photography especially capturing moments of my kids and her friends. Our yearbook keeps all the good memories that we create at Joslin and you can be part of it! If you have any photos you’d like to share in the yearbook, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.