Mission & Values of the National PTA
The overall purpose of PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
PTA Values
Collaboration: We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals.
Commitment: We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being, and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.
Accountability: We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises.
Respect: We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.
Inclusivity: We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible.
Integrity: We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.
About Us
The Huntsville Council of PTAs
Our Purpose
-
serves as an advisor to local units. It is the first source of communication for support, information, and assistance for local units.
-
keeps local units informed of issues.
-
provides resources for programs, membership, ways and means, and other committees as needed.
-
coordinates local efforts with the school system and the school board.
-
organizes units.
-
conducts leadership training.
-
recognizes persons and local units for outstanding PTA service.
-
represents the PTA membership in legislative efforts.
-
represents Huntsville at the State PTA.
-
coordinates a scholarship program for local high school students.
-
awards grants to local units.
Huntsville Council Officers 2020-2021
President - Chasity McMillan
Vice President of Leadership Development - Shonnelle Cummins
Vice President of Programs - Amy Jones
Vice President of Membership - Jovonne Foster
Vice President of Legislative Affairs - Katherine Courter
Secretary - Lisa Hudson
Treasurer - Deb Stern
Concessions - Melvin Scruggs
Technology Committee Chairperson - Mark Torstenson
Reflections Chairperson - Sally Jones