Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
The purpose of the PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at University Avenue Elementary, including the STEM program, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and to improve the environment at University Avenue Elementary through volunteer and financial support.
Board Members
Co-President: Heather Molling
Co-President: Elena Procaccini
Treasurer: OPEN
Secretary: Brenda Hernandez
Dinner Night Out Coordinator: Brenna Heim
Members at Large:
Mary M Markasich
Tess Kuhn
Miriah Clasen
Anne Harvey
Angela Kellar
Teresa Sargent
Nate Marquez
Amy Wiener
Contact PTO
Instagram: University Ave PTO
Facebook: University Ave PTO
Meetings
University Ave PTO meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30pm, Explorations Lab, google meets
Links to PTO/Booster resources

PTOs, boosters and nonprofits
Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement can provide links to resources that may be helpful to parent-teacher organizations (PTOs), advisory councils, partnership teams, booster clubs and other nonprofit organizations that help students.
- Leadership
- Establishing non-profit organization (501c3) status
- Non-profit organization and volunteer management
- Financial and organizational management
- Recruitment and retention of members
- Partnership practices and networking
- Leadership workshops & special events are offered on a periodic basis. Topics typically covered include member recruitment and retention, publicity, communications, tips for treasurers and obtaining or maintaining (501c3) nonprofit status with the IRS.