Kiva Parent Teacher Organization
The Kiva Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a volunteer-led organization uniting families, educators, and community partners to help every Kiva student thrive. Building on 70 years of learning and community, we support students from Pre-K through fifth grade, welcoming families from across the Valley through Scottsdale Unified School District’s open enrollment program.
Significant and ongoing district budget cuts have made PTO funding essential to meeting our school’s needs. Through fundraising, volunteer involvement, and collaboration with teachers and staff, we help sustain specialized reading and math support, essential staffing, campus security, classroom resources, and enriching educational experiences.
Our work is made possible by the generosity, creativity, and commitment of Kiva families and community partners. Every donation and volunteer hour helps preserve the quality of education, individual attention, and sense of belonging every Kiva child deserves.
Meet the People Behind Kiva PTO
Our PTO is made possible by dedicated parent volunteers who generously share their time and talents to support our students, teachers, and school community.
2026-2027 ExEcutive board members
| Position | Board Member |
| President | Jen Metz azkivapto@gmail.com |
| Vice President | Lindsey Deadrick VPkivapto@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Jenn Christensen treasurerkivapto@gmail.com |
| Co-Treasurer | Jonathan Ross |
| Secretary | Meghan Armstrong secretarykivapto@gmail.com |
| VP of Events | Jada Brown eventskivapto@gmail.com |
| VP of Sponsorships | Katie Bishop |
| VP of Marketing | Kristin Papek |
| VP of Social Media | Kendra DeMark |
PTO RePRESENTATIVES
| Position | Representative |
| Homeroom Parent Coordinator | Allison Peters KivaHRParents@gmail.com |
| Teacher Representative | Camile Kling |
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
| Committee / Event | Chair(s) |
| Auction Chairs |
Jenn Christensen & Jen Metz |
| BooHoo/Yahoo Breakfast | Stefanie Jochums |
| Book Fair | Kristin Papek |
| First Friday | Cody Barber |
| Family Fun Night | Lisa Gacula |
| Fall Fundraiser | Jada Brown & Jenn Christensen |
| Dads & Donuts | Mike Vreeland |
| Dine for Kiva | Jennifer Kourouglos |
| Kingo Night | Maria Rojas |
| Kiva Cares | Melissa Kiser |
| Masterpiece Art Program (Art Walk) | Megan Thornes & Lisa Gacula |
| Mother Son Kickball | Kiva Dad's Club |
| Morning with Mom | Kelsey Duffield |
| Nominating Committee | |
| PBIS | Brittany Brady |
| Spirit Wear | Jenn Christensen & Jen Metz |
| Staff Luncheons | Allison Peters & Lindsey Deadrick |
| Sweetheart Father Daughter Dance | Alyssa Bair |
| Teacher Appreciation Week | Heather Eyerman & Brittany Brady |
| Yearbook | Linette Mihlik |