Proposed PTO Board Slate for 2025–2026

President - Britni Sehgal
Treasurer - Zandral Shepherd
Secretary - Blake Banks
VP of Communications - Rachel Puckett
VP of Corporate Partnerships - Katy Becker
VP of Fundraising - Erika Depa
VP of Events - Nicole Martin
VP of Events II - Angela Lee
VP of Volunteerism - Sade Burroughs
VP of Staff Appreciation - Carly Brown
Member at Large - Elana Law

2024-2025 PTO Board

Shauna Brown, President

Hello, my name is Shauna Brown and I am absolutely thrilled and honored to serve as the President of our school's PTO. As a parent, I understand how important it is to create a nurturing and engaging environment for our children, and I’m eager to contribute to that goal. Working with such an incredible team of parents and teachers who share this passion is a dream come true. I’m excited to bring fresh ideas, organize memorable events, and strengthen the bond within our school community. Seeing the positive impact on our students’ lives brings me such joy. 

My husband and I have 2 kids and we’ve lived in the area nearly our entire life. As a family, we love to travel and spend time outdoors, while hanging with our dogs! 

Sarah Rouse, Treasurer

Hello Sharon family, I am Sarah Rouse and am so excited to serve as your new PTO Treasurer! I have a Marketing degree from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs). I have a background in FinTech as a Sales Executive in the Banking and Payments industry, and now work in business consulting.  

My husband Blake and I have 2 daughters at Sharon, London is in 3rd grade and Siena is in 2nd grade. We love traveling, playing sports and games, being outside, and spending quality time with friends and family.

We have been so thankful for the amazing staff, teachers, and parents that make Sharon such a very special place. I look forward to using my time and experience to give back to our Sharon community as treasurer, and can’t wait to meet and see you all throughout the school year! 

 

Blake Banks, Secretary

 

 

My name is Blake Banks and I am so excited to be the Volunteer Coordinator for the Sharon PTO this year. My husband and I both grew up in Georgia, and love raising our family here. We are a young Sharon family- my daughter, Birdie, is in 2nd grade this year, and our other daughter, Bennett, started Kindergarten. We have loved our short time at Sharon, and feel so lucky to be part of this community. I can already tell it is a special place! I love helping people feel connected, and have already really enjoyed helping parents find a place to volunteer at the school. 

I graduated from the University of Georgia and now work at North Point Community Church in the Care Ministry. My husband, John, works in the building supply industry. Our family loves to travel to the beach and the lake, and I enjoy reading, cooking, and tennis! 

 

Suzy Sarkady, Parliamentarian

 

 

My husband Steve and I have four children, two human and two canine.  Our oldest daughter Sammie spent 6 wonderful years at Sharon and is now in middle school.  Our youngest daughter Erzsi will be in 5th grade this year.  Our two pups Millie and LuLu round out our crazy, loving family!  I am a proud graduate of Georgia Tech and I work full time in operations and finance at Northside Hospital.  I love to read, play tennis, and foster kittens whenever my husband will let me.

 

I have served as Father Daughter Chair and Room Parent Coordinator for multiple years at Sharon.  I have also spent two years representing the parent community on Sharon's Local School Council. I look forward to serving on the board this year to support our wonderful school.    

 

 

Amber Adams, VP

 

 

Catie McDonald, VP Fundraising

 

 

My husband Jason and I have three children: Owen is in 3rd grade, Allison is in 2nd, and Ethan is in Kindergarten. Our family moved from Oklahoma to Forsyth county in December 2021, and we are loving the community we've found here. We enjoy camping, hiking, and exploring all the fun areas available just a short drive from home. 

 

I have my Bachelor's degree in Education from Oklahoma State University and taught middle school Language Arts for six years until I left to stay home with our son. I am currently a freelance writer and the staff Grant Writer for Georgia Transplant Foundation. This year I served as the Cultural Night co-chair and a classroom mom. I know firsthand how hard teachers work, so I'm thrilled for the opportunity to get involved to support our teachers while impacting our kids' education.

  

Carly Brown, VP Student/Family Events

 

 

My name is Carly Brown and I am excited to be serving on the PTO board. I have a great appreciation for our entire Sharon staff and a passion for connecting student families to memorable experiences at school, so I am grateful for the opportunity to volunteer. I graduated from the University of West Georgia with a degree in Early Education and taught elementary school for Fulton County as well as PreK at JCUMC. I love being involved in the school with my two girls, McKinley (4th Grade) and Millie (1st Grade) and nurturing their passion for learning. 

 

My husband and I grew up here and are committed to contributing to our wonderful community. We feel blessed to be a part of such a wonderful school. Outside of school hours we enjoy exploring local parks, coaching our girls in swimming and lacrosse, and being together with friends and family. 

 

Jennifer Houston, VP Communications

 

 

 

Hello, my name is Jennifer Houston, and I am very happy to serve on the Sharon Elementary PTO this year. This is my 7th year as a Sharon parent, and I am so proud to be a part of this community and be able to support our wonderful teachers and staff in anyway I can.  

 

My husband and I moved to Forsyth county 7 years ago have 3 boys: one just graduated Sharon and is now in 6th grade. We also have a 4th grader and a Kindergartener this year. Outside of school hours, our family loves spending time with friends, traveling, and cooking together!

 

Britni Sehgal, VP Volunteer Coordinator 

 

 

 

My name is Britni Sehgal and I am so excited to be joining the PTO this year. I deeply appreciate all of the hard work the Sharon teachers and staff demonstrate each day - this community is truly the best!

 

My husband, Varun, and I have two kids. Nash is in first grade and Roman is two years old. We moved to the area two years ago from Chicago, and though quite different from the city, we have loved every moment! We love to travel and are almost always outside. Nash has started competitive sports so now we’re always on the go! We look forward to another great year at Sharon and are excited to meet others in the community.

 

Sade Burroughs, Member at Large

 

 

My name is Sade Burroughs, and I’m excited to join the PTO. My family includes my husband, our two daughters—Aubrey (3rd grade) and Ava (1st grade)—and our dog, Drizzy, who’s convinced he’s one of the kids! I’m passionate about family and building a strong sense of community where everyone feels welcome and supported.

My degrees are in Business and Early Childhood Education. Currently I work in the mortgage industry. My husband is a proud local business owner, and together, we love volunteering and staying active in our community.

I’ve never met a stranger and look forward to meeting more of you as we work together to support our students, teachers, and school. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your families, and let’s make this a year to remember!

 

Elana Law, Member at Large

 

 

Hello, my name is Elana Law, and I am delighted to serve on the Sharon Elementary PTO. I believe a strong parent/teacher relationship makes a school a community and am fortunate to be involved. This is my 7th year as a Sharon parent and I have served as a Room Parent the last two years. 

 

My high school sweetheart and husband have lived in the county for over 15 years. We have two amazing children, Kellen who is a Sharon alumni and current attends Riverwatch Middle, and Penelope who is in 1st grade. I look forward to being part of the PTO and making this year great for our students and teachers. 

 

 

Charla Altom

 

 

I’m Charla Altom and I’m the teacher representative for the PTO. I’m a third grade teacher and have been at SES for 7 years. This is my third year on the PTO Board. I want to bridge the gap between teachers and PTO and make everything run more smoothly.