What is PATS?
Parents and Teachers at Simis (PATS) exist to develop and enrich student educational achievement by supporting our community of students, parents and staff at Madison Simis Elementary. There are no fees to join. If you are a parent or guardian of a student at Simis, you are a part of PATS!
How we accomplish our mission:
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PATS serves to both foster and preserve a strong relationship between parents, teachers and administrators at Simis.
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PATS raises funds to provide resources and support programs that are not funded through Simis or Madison District budget.
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PATS provides opportunities for parents and staff to work together and maintain direct communication.
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Our success is measured by student achievement as well as parent and teacher satisfaction.
Questions? Contact our President, Kathleen Lewis, at president@simispats.org.
2023 - 2024 PATS EXECUTIVE BOARD SLATE
Please Note: Any PATS member who would like to put his/her name forward for a board position or would like to nominate someone else for a board position (with the nominee's permission), can do so until April 27. Names must be submitted to Claudine Wessel. An official vote to approve the slate will be held on May 11, at our final PATS general meeting.
2022 - 2023 PATS EXECUTIVE BOARD
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KATHLEEN LEWIS PRESIDENT This is Kathleen's third year serving on the PATS board. She is married to Connor and has two sons, one in first grade and another in third grade. She is a former 5th-grade teacher who is now a third grade teacher at Simis. She is excited to take on the role of President and is looking forward to a great 2022-2023 school year! |
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CLAUDINE M. WESSEL PRESIDENT-ELECT Claudine M. Wessel's daily activities include working for Lumen Technologies, volunteering for PATS, and volunteering as a Girl Scout Troop Leader. Married to Kelly, together they are parents to Simis students, Liddie (3rd grade) and Rory (Kindergarten). Claudine is passionate about food, wine, social justice, music, and much more. |
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BRIDGET DALY VICE PRESIDENT, FUNDRAISING This is Bridget's second year serving on the PATS board. She is a mom to two teen daughters and a son, Noam going into 4th grade at Simis. Bridget is a marketing and communications professional and career coach with 17 years of agency, healthcare, educational and non-profit experience. You can usually find her hanging with her kids by the pool or traveling around the country going to Phish concerts. |
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AMY CZYZ VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT, FUNDRAISING This is Amy's first year on the PATS board and she is excited to learn all things fundraising. Amy has two boys that go to Simis - her oldest, Maxwell is in 3rd grade and Benny is a Kindergartener. Amy enjoys volunteering in the classroom when she can as she is an ex-head start preschool teacher. Amy loves traveling with her husband Chris, and spending summers in Minnesota with family.
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RACHEL SALKIN VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY EVENTS |
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ERIN HART TREASURER - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE This is Erin's second year on the PATS Board. In her day job, Erin works in education advocacy where she works to ensure all kids receive an excellent education. She also has 10 years of experience in nonprofit management. Erin is the mom of a 3rd grader and loves sports (especially baseball), photography, and baking. |
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BRIAN COSPER TREASURER – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Brian has two kids at Simis, one entering 3rd grade and the other entering kindergarten in 2022-23. When time allows, Brian loves hiking, camping and traveling with his amazing wife Jennifer and kids. But mostly he can be found at various kid activities or enjoying a meal out in north central. |
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ERIN CAMPBELL VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR This is Erin’s 2nd year serving on the PATS board. Erin has a 4th grade son at Simis and a 6th grade daughter at Meadows. Erin taught in the Creighton District and at Simis before taking time off to stay home with her kids. Last year Erin was the 2nd grade remote teacher for the Madison Virtual Academy. Erin loves Simis and is excited to continue to support the Simis community as Volunteer Coordinator. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, baking, and traveling.
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JOCELYN HARDING TEACHER REPRESENTATIVE This school year will be my 21st at Simis! I taught 1st-grade for the first four years and this is my 17th as a 2nd-grade teacher. In 2016, I was honored to be the Arizona International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Teacher of the Year. I am a fourth-generation Arizona native and married my high school sweetheart, James. Together, we have two children, Emma (25) and Wyatt (21). Both went through Simis, Meadows, and then Sunnyslope High School. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, gardening, and traveling. I absolutely LOVE working with the children and families at Simis and I hope it shows! |
