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

2025-2026 Executive Board Members

  • Suzanne Patel

    PRESIDENT

  • Sharman Beebe

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Chris Ryan

    TREASURER

  • Amy Wynter

    SECRETARY

  • Payton Harner

    AT LARGE MEMBER

  • Elsie Mufuka

    AT-LARGE MEMBER

  • 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. Sign up here to stay in the loop

Instagram

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? Join the OSA PTA!

Committees

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

Events

The party planners and vibe creators—plan and execute family nights, staff appreciation, student celebrations, and seasonal events. This committee needs the most hands—whether you're a planner, decorator, or day-of volunteer

Marketing & Communications

The story-tellers, Instagram managers, and artistic gurus—manage Instagram, newsletters, website updates, flyers, graphics, and support event design/decor

Fundraising

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

Membership & Volunteers

The connectors—grow PTA membership, coordinate volunteer opportunities, welcome new families, and recognize contributors

Audit

Reviews financials every other month to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance

Governance

OSA PTA operates with transparency and integrity, following guidelines set by the North Carolina PTA

Oakhurst STEAM PTA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

EIN: 47-4989057

NCPTA Bylaws

Annual Budget

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