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SHANNON KIMACK
PRESIDENT
My name is Shannon Kimack and I'm a mom of three, with two currently attending Whittier (2nd and 4th grade) with a future Kindergartener in the next couple years.
I have been an active volunteer in the PTO for the past four years, and can't wait to take on this role. I'll be your contact for all things related to fundraising, So feel free to chat with me at school pick-up or any of the events!
Jenny Gadd
TREASURER
Jenny Gadd is a recently retired teacher from Whittier, where she held many roles for 8 years. She spent all of her teaching career at schools in the south section of the city.
She has been our treasurer for the last six years, and is now a regular volunteer at the school. She loves the children of Whittier!
Outside of school, you can catch her reading, crafting, volunteering with E.S.T.E.E.M or in her garden!
MRS. BERTONASCHI
BOX TOPS COORDINATOR
Mrs. Bertonaschi has been a teacher at Whittier for 9 years. She is currently 1st grade Math teacher, and is our Box Tops representative.
Mrs. B is also the testing coordinator which puts her in charge of organizing all assessments including PSSAs. When not at school, she loves spending time with her husband, daughter and son, reading and completing the NYT daily word games. Mrs. B is so excited for this school year!
MR. VOLCHKO
TEACHER
Mr. Volchko has been a teacher at Pittsburgh Whittier for 16 years. Mr. Volchko teaches art to all of our students, as well as science for all of the 2nd-5th graders. He also is the technology liaison for Whittier which means Mr. Volchko helps to troubleshoot computer and iPad issues that students and teachers experience. Mr. Volchko loves to spend time with his wife and daughter and their two cats when he’s not at school.
MEGHAN MITCH
ADVISOR
Meghan Mitch is a past president for the Whittier PTO and will be a consultant to the new leader. While she no longer has children attending Whittier, she believes in the school and wants to see it succeed in the future.
When Meghan isn't at Whittier, she can be found at the baseball fields with her 4 boys, walking her dogs or hanging out at the gym.
THERESA CAMMERATA
WEBSITE MANAGER / ADVISOR
Theresa Cammerata is the past president for the Whittier PTO and will be a consultant to the new leaders.
She held her presidency for 4 years and is excited to see what the new team brings to the table.
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Her daughter is a graduate of Whittier and left with happy tears.
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When she's not volunteering, you can find her gardening, walking her dog or outside using her smoker to make some darn good BBQ.
Box Tops Coordinator