Our Board and Chairs
Lauren POTISCHMAN • Co-COmmunications CHAIR
Lauren has two boys and one at Memorial. When she’s not PTOing, she leads the marketing strategy for a nutritional supplement company (take your vitamins!), enjoys roaming the aisles of Target, and cheering on her kids on the sidelines!
kelsey hampton • EVENTS CHAIR
Kelsey has four kids, a daughter in 2nd grade at Memorial, a daughter in 6th grade at Kennedy, a daughter at Natick Preschool and a little boy at home. When she isn’t PTO-ing she is working at the Natick Service Council where she is the Director of Volunteers. When she isn’t driving all over town, you can find her at the hockey rink or softball field cheering on her girls. With all the free time that’s left she loves to be at the beach with a good book and a cold drink!
JEN BURDON •CULTURAL ARTS CHAIR
Jen has 1st grader at Memorial and a 5th and 6th grader at Kennedy. In addition to Cultural Arts chair, she is currently the Secretary for Cub Scouts Pack 310. When she isn’t coordinating enrichment activities, you can find her lifting weights, cheering for her kids on the sidelines, and enjoying the great outdoors in Maine.
KARLI MOWREY • co-communications Chair
Karli has two kids at Memorial. When she isn’t designing colorful event ads for the PTO, she is working as an art director at a marketing firm in Boston, painting murals, and drinking fancy coffees.
Kaelyn ZAKEM • Hospitality CO-CHAIR
Kaelyn has a daughter at Memorial and boy/girl twins at Natick preschool. As a former kindergarten teacher turned stay-at-home mom, she is excited to serve the community as a member of the PTO board. Kaelyn enjoys family adventures, traveling, soaking up sunshine and fresh air, crafting, sports, and can’t pass up a good bargain.
Jessica Gaucher • SPIRIT WEAR CHAIR
Jessica (Gaucher pronounced Go-Shay) has two girls at Memorial and is proud to participate in PTO fundraising activities to support the school. Outside of the PTO Jessica is a Home Stager, and works with Real Estate agents and homeowners to prepare homes for listing. She also offers paint color consultations and helps clients select furnishings and decor for their home decorating projects.
ALAINA FARABAUGH •GROUNDS BEAUTIFICATION CHAIR
Alaina has a first grader and a third grader at Memorial. She is an instructor and program coordinator at Showa Boston Institute, where she teaches ESL, American college readiness, and Early Education teacher prep. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and crafting with her kids.
Committee Team Members
Art to Remember:
Abby Bardin
Book Fair COMMITTEE:
Emily Levy, Kelsey Hampton and Jessica Gaucher
Cultural Arts Committee:
Kindergarten: Radhika Trehan
First Grade: Sarah Bluemmers
Second Grade: Caitlin O’Reilly
Third Grade: Jen Burdon
Fourth Grade: Jenna Zadek
HOSPITALITY COMMITEE:
Sari Coduri, Melissa Hanaka and Melissa Rutherford
HELP US GREET (HUG):
Whitney Fairley
Room Reps:
Thank you in advance to all who volunteer!
Yearbook COMMITTEE:
Lauren Potischman and Karli Mowrey