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

kivaauction@gmail.com

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