2018-2019 GCA PTSO Executive Board
Your 2018-2019 GCA PTSO Executive Board
2018-2019 GCA PTSO Executive Board
President
Evelyn Phillip
Personal and Professional Information
- Mother of 2, all educated in public school
- NDI National Development Institute Member
· NANOE Board member
- NANOE – CNE, CDE, CNC 2016
- Member of the NONOE Board of Governors 2016- Present
- Own and operation Home Health care
- Own and operation Jesse’s Restaurant
- Members of Georgia Non-Profit
PTA Involvement
Current service includes:
Georgia PTA Member: 2014-2017
- 2nd VP for Georgia PTA 2016-present
- Resource Development Chair 2013-2016
- Health & wellness Committee Member 2015-17
- Scholarship Committee Member 2013-13
Previous service includes:
Martin Luther King High School Member: 2000-2014
- President 2010-2012
- Vice President 2012-2014
- Treasure
- Advisory Council
- Membership Chair
Salem Middle School PTSA Member: 2003-2006
- President 2004-06
- Treasure
Narvie J Elementary PTSA Member: 1999-2003
- Fundraiser Chair
- Field Day Chair
- Book Fair Chair
- Curriculum Consultant (3rd grade)
Chapel Hill Middle School PTSA Member: 2007-2008
- Secretary 2007-08
- Room Parent Tutor
Additional PTA Involvement
- Chapel Hill Elementary, Fairington Elementary, Brown Mill Elementary, Cedar Grove High School, Lithonia High School
Community Involvement
Current service includes:
- Helping hand
Previous service includes:
- Women Domestic Shelter
- Egleston Children Hospital
- YMC Volunteer
- Salvation Army Volunteer
- Homeless Shelter Director
- Georgia Youth On Parade
- Youth Director A.O.T.C.F.C
- Member of Brown mills Recreation Board of Director
- March of Dime Regional Director
Vice President
Darlene Owens-Howard
Darlene Owens-Howard is a former Compliance Analyst for one of the largest Fortune 500 companies in the US. She has spent over nine years in the finance division of the top financial giants.
Before moving back to Georgia she also worked as a Client Service Representative who assisted in the division and training of the separation of two powerhouse financial companies Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney. Including but not limited to assisting with finance professionals, financial advisors as well as their clients to ensure all needs were met under the business umbrella.
Darlene enjoys problem solving and is currently volunteering with Parent to Parent of Georgia as a Navigator who assists parents with finding the resources necessary to aid children with disabilities/special needs. With this comes the ability to also mentor parents who sometimes tend to forget how to take care of themselves during the process.
She also spent over twenty-five years assisting as an advocate, foster parent, trainer assistant and more with the Department’s of Children and Families Services, with continuing educational classes to keep updated with services necessary to assist the community as well as the public.
She was also well recognized for over six years within the Public School division aiding and working with children with special needs, gifted students and the list goes on.
Secretary
Rachel Spottswood
Growing up in Cobb County Ga, Rachel always had a love for softball. Throughout her teens years, she traveled all over the south east and eventually got the chance to participate in the USSSA Softball World Series. Even though the team did not make it till the end, all the dedicated hard work and being a team player, she still experienced that once in a life time achievement!
Now, Rachel loves staying at home to care for her two amazing Kids. Eleven year old Jon, who she describes as awesomely autistic. And seven year old Kelsey, her softball playing "Punk'n" who is the most girly tomboy ever! Together, they prove to keep Rachel busy and on her toes. Rachel Dedicates herself to making sure she gives her family more than the world!
Rachel is ready to show GCA and the PTSO family her dedication! As with everything else she puts her mind to, she promises to be a devoted member that you can always count on!