Letter from the APT President

Cocopah APT 2025-2026


"If it doesn't challenge you, it doesn't change you." 

This quote applies to every student, parent and faculty member in middle school. Be ready to be challenged and changed every step of the way. The Cocopah Association of Parents and Teachers (APT) is here to support you, enrich and supplement the already incredible education that our students get at Cocopah, and also to help make Cocopah more than a place to learn but "a place to belong". 
 
Please come as you are and contribute in whatever way you can, time, energy, donations, talents... 
Never hesitate to reach out anytime!
 
 
APT President, Cocopah Middle School
 
 

APT Board - Director & Chair Positions 

                     

 

President - Samantha Dollard

 

Secretary - Bethany Abbott

 

Treasurer - Charlotte Flynn

 

VP Communications - Social Media - Malena Colby

 

VP Communications - Website - Heather Renc

 

VP Community - Katy Heffernan

 

VP Fundraising - Jen Moser

 

VP Hospitality & Parent Involvement - Valerie Pesch
 

Co-VP - SPC Representative - Ginny Hirschey

 

Co-VP - SPC Representative - Cassie Schmidt

 

Teacher Liaison - Tristin Miller

 

 

COMMITTEES AND LEADERS

Communication

Supports communication efforts between APT and community

  • APT e-Newsletter: Lisa Ann Ranson
  • Website: Heather Renc
  • Remind Texting: Jessica Quinn
  • Social Media (FB + Instagram): Malena Colby
  • Tax Credit Chair + Marketing Chair: Rebecca Kramer

Community

Supports all general community driven efforts

  • Community Lead: Katy Heffernan
  • Scottsdale Parent Council Reps: Cassie Schmidt & Ginny Hirschey
  • Fall Festival Chair: TBD
  • Celebrate Cocopah Chair: Candace Peterson
  • 8th Grade Ceremony and Dance Chair: Malena Colby
  • Mom's Night Out Chair: Diana Kouhi

Fundraising

Supports fundraising efforts

  • Director of Fundraising and Membership Drive: Jen Moser
  • Director of Passive Fundraising: Bethany Abbott
  • Spiritwear Chair: Kelly Shepard
  • Director of Sponsorship and Auction Chair: TBD
  • Director of Vendor Outreach and Management Chair: Martha Felix
  • Membership Drive Chair: Kelly Franta
  • Fundraising Operations Chair: Evelyn Araneda

Volunteers

Supports community participation and involvement

  • Staff Hospitality and Volunteers Lead: Kami Galvani
  • New Family Chair: Julie Schulze
  • Staff Appreciation Chair: Courtney Schulze
  • Parent Involvement Coordinator: TBD

Wellness

Supports all community wellness efforts

  • Wellness Co-Chairs: Ali Foster-Goldman & Kristine Yang
  • Community Wellness Chair: Cortney Arnold
  • Nutrition Chair: Jennifer Kourouglos
  • Wellness Education Chair & Teacher Liaison: Christa McFarland
  • Cocopah Garden Manager: TBD
  • LEAD Blue Zone Earth Day Event Chair: TBD