Our Mission
The Oakhurst STEAM Academy PTA builds a school community where families connect, teachers feel supported, and every kid gets to shine. We fund hands-on STEAM experiences, classroom supplies, family events, and the programs that help every student thrive—because great schools happen when families, teachers, and students work together
Meet your 2025-2026 Executive Board
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Suzanne Patel
PRESIDENT
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Sharman Beebe
VICE PRESIDENT
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Chris Ryan
TREASURER
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Amy Wynter
SECRETARY
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Payton Harner
AT LARGE MEMBER
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Elsie Mufuka
AT-LARGE MEMBER
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Sara Ryan
AT-LARGE MEMBER
How We Communicate
Newsletters
All the good stuff in one place: upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising updates, and easy ways to jump in. PTA members get it automatically.
Follow @oakhurststeampta for photos, reminders, and community highlights
ParentSquare
The official CMS communication platform for important school and PTA announcements. Learn more here
General Membership Meetings
Three times per year, we hold meetings for our members to hear updates, share ideas, and connect with other parents. Want to join the fun?
Committees
Think of committees as the people who actually make stuff happen. Each group tackles specific areas—planning events, running social media, raising funds—so we can get more done without burning anyone out. Volunteer for a committee based on what you're good at (or what sounds fun), and contribute as much or as little as your schedule allows.
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The party planners, the vibe creators, the ones who make sure family nights, student celebrations, and staff appreciation actually happen. This is one of our most important committees and that typically needs the most hands to plan and execute. Whether you like long term planning, decorating, or showing up to volunteer for one thing the day of the event, any and all help is appreciated.
What They Manage:
Family nights that get everyone together
Staff appreciation (because teachers deserve ALL the snacks)
Student events and fun school day activities
Seasonal celebrations and special occasions
Wrangling volunteers so events run smoothly
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The storytellers. The Instagram masters. The people who make sure you actually know what's happening. From designing flyers, taking photos, writing emails, making sure the website is snazzy and informative, to assisting with event designs and decor—this team does it all.
What They Manage:
Monthly newsletter (the one you actually want to read)
Instagram content that doesn't feel like homework
Website updates and fresh content
All the flyers, graphics, and promo materials
Event design and decor support
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Focused on the funds—develop relationships with local businesses to capture support of PTA initiatives from corporate sponsors, create and manage fundraising campaigns, Spirit Nights, passive fundraisers, and grant applications
Corporate sponsorships (pitching businesses, closing deals)
Fundraising campaigns that actually work
Spirit Nights and passive fundraisers (easy money!)
Grant applications to bring in extra dollars
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The connectors—grow PTA membership, coordinate volunteer opportunities, welcome new families, and recognize contributors
What They Manage:
Membership drives and recruitment
Volunteer sign-ups and coordination
New family welcome initiatives
Recognition for volunteers and members
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Reviews financials every other month to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance
What They Manage:
Annual financial review and audit
Reviewing financial records and procedures
Ensuring transparency and compliance
Reporting findings to the membership
We’re currently seeking PTA members to help us on all of our committees. Interested in joining one or learning more? Email oakhurststeampta@gmail.com
Governance
OSA PTA operates with transparency and integrity, following guidelines set by the North Carolina PTA. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
EIN: 47-4989057