Officers
President
Sarah Moore
Hi Apex Elementary Families! My name is Sarah Moore and I am excited to serve as your PTA President this year. I have two kids at AES, a 4th grader and a 1st grader. My professional background includes a graduate degree in Special Education and ten years as a teacher. I am a staunch public school advocate and I believe excellent public schools are the backbone of strong communities. My short time at AES has strengthened my commitment to our school, our students, and our community. I look forward to meeting you and working together!
Sarah Moore
Hi Apex Elementary Families! My name is Sarah Moore and I am excited to serve as your PTA President this year. I have two kids at AES, a 4th grader and a 1st grader. My professional background includes a graduate degree in Special Education and ten years as a teacher. I am a staunch public school advocate and I believe excellent public schools are the backbone of strong communities. My short time at AES has strengthened my commitment to our school, our students, and our community. I look forward to meeting you and working together!
Treasurer & Curriculum Funds
Kristin Burke
Kristen has a son in fourth grade at Apex Elementary and a 4 year old daughter. She worked in Finance for 18 years, and is currently the Controller at William Peace University. She was looking for ways to be more involved at Apex Elementary and this seemed like a natural way for her to volunteer due to her professional background.
Kristin Burke
Kristen has a son in fourth grade at Apex Elementary and a 4 year old daughter. She worked in Finance for 18 years, and is currently the Controller at William Peace University. She was looking for ways to be more involved at Apex Elementary and this seemed like a natural way for her to volunteer due to her professional background.
Secretary
Katie Riccitiello
Greetings Apex Elementary Families! Katie Riccitiello here, your 2024-2025 PTA Secretary. A mom of 4 with a 4th grader, a 1st grader and a Kindergartener who attend AES. I'm looking forward to putting my skills and talents to good use and working together to keep Apex Elementary a wonderful school. As a former WCPSS Teacher, I feel a strong pull to actively build a steadfast family-school partnership. I believe a partnership between families and our school is a critical component for every child's academic and social-emotional growth. I want every child to succeed! By serving on the board, I am able to "give back" to the educational community, which I so fondly admire and love. I believe, together, we can build an inclusive, safe and engaging place to be. I hope you'll join us!
Katie Riccitiello
Greetings Apex Elementary Families! Katie Riccitiello here, your 2024-2025 PTA Secretary. A mom of 4 with a 4th grader, a 1st grader and a Kindergartener who attend AES. I'm looking forward to putting my skills and talents to good use and working together to keep Apex Elementary a wonderful school. As a former WCPSS Teacher, I feel a strong pull to actively build a steadfast family-school partnership. I believe a partnership between families and our school is a critical component for every child's academic and social-emotional growth. I want every child to succeed! By serving on the board, I am able to "give back" to the educational community, which I so fondly admire and love. I believe, together, we can build an inclusive, safe and engaging place to be. I hope you'll join us!
VP of Family Engagement
Mike Strawbridge
Mike has served Wake County Public Schools since graduating college as a school picture and yearbook provider for many of the schools with Strawbridge Studios. Mike has worked at Strawbridge Studios for 18 years and is proud to be a part of company with 101 years of smiles! While not at work Mike enjoys spending time with his family; wife (Crystie); and three children, Eli (1st), Nora (kindergarten), and Tate who is 1 year old. Mike is on the board for two other non-profits, one which serves adolescents and one which strives to protect the school picture and yearbook industries. Mike volunteers as a coach for the NC State Men’s Club Basketball team and is a die hard Wolf Pack fan. He looks forward to serving the Apex Elementary community in the role of VP of Family Engagement.
Mike Strawbridge
Mike has served Wake County Public Schools since graduating college as a school picture and yearbook provider for many of the schools with Strawbridge Studios. Mike has worked at Strawbridge Studios for 18 years and is proud to be a part of company with 101 years of smiles! While not at work Mike enjoys spending time with his family; wife (Crystie); and three children, Eli (1st), Nora (kindergarten), and Tate who is 1 year old. Mike is on the board for two other non-profits, one which serves adolescents and one which strives to protect the school picture and yearbook industries. Mike volunteers as a coach for the NC State Men’s Club Basketball team and is a die hard Wolf Pack fan. He looks forward to serving the Apex Elementary community in the role of VP of Family Engagement.
Standing Committee Chairs
Advocacy Chair
Lora Rogers |
Audit Chair
John White |
Nomination Chair
Radhika Mathur |