Welcome to WECPTA |
ABOUT US WECPTA is a volunteer-run local PTA organized under the authority of Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers (Ohio PTA). We offer families with children ages six and under an opportunity to socialize, engage, learn, and interact through activities designed to promote their welfare and development. |
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The purposes of the PTA are:
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BOARD MEMBERS |
Allyson Mears, President Allyson has been involved in WECPTA since 2018 when she moved back to Westlake with her husband and family. She has served as Treasurer, Secretary and 3rd VP. Currently she is a stay-at-home mom to 5 kids (Caroline-10, Natalie-8, Julia-5, Samantha-3 and Nolan-1). In a former life she was a Vice President at JPMorgan Asset Management. In her spare time, she loves traveling with her family, anything Disney and spending time with friends! |  Katie Hartmann, Operations Services Katie Hartmann has been involved with the Early Childhood PTA since January of 2021. She has served as a newsletter editor for two years and is in her second term as 1st VP. Professionally she serves as the Executive Director of Theta Phi Alpha. When not working or volunteering, Katie likes to spend time with her husband, two kids, and her dogs Josie and Benny. |
Julie Nguyen, 2nd VP, Fundraising Julie has been involved with the WECPTA since 2023 and has served as the Tots to Teens Co-Chair for the past 1.5 years. She worked as a pediatric Orthotist from 2017 to 2025 but is currently staying home with her kids during the week and a professional wedding coordinator/officiant on the weekends. She loves hiking, SUPing, trail running, and road tripping. | Erica Taphous, 3rd VP, Children Services |
Erin Martin, Secretary |
Brynn Westfall, Treasurer Brynn joined the Early childhood PTA in 2022 when her and her husband Adam moved to Westlake from Knoxville TN. She has two girls Lily (Kindergarten) and Olivia (2). She is a Sr Risk Officer at Key Bank and currently serving as our WECPTA Treasurer. She has previously served in multiple WECPTA Board positions including membership, children’s parties, and VP of fundraising. She loves to participating in community activities with her family and cheering on the Browns and Volunteers! |
Erica Shields, Erica has been a member of WECPTA since 2019. She has previously served as Sunshine Committee Chair, Council Delegate, Treasurer, and she is currently reprising her role as Council Delegate. Erica lives with her husband, James, their children (Jules-7, Lorelai-5, and Deacon-3), and their dog, Ginnie Mae, in Westlake. Erica is also an active member of WESPTA and Westlake Council of PTAs. Erica enjoys coaching her children in baseball, and she is a loving “plant mom”. | Council Delegate, OPEN |
