What is the PTO?

This is our seventh year at Founders Carrollton and my fifth year serving as a PTO officer. In the past, I have served as Vice President, Room Parent Coordinator, and class room parent. We chose this school because of the classical education, small class size, and virtue-focused culture. I love to engage with other families as well as serve our amazing teachers and staff. Building a sense of community, retaining our families, and advocating for charter schools are just a few of my priorities. My background is in Marketing, Communications, and Recruiting, which I hope can be useful in this role. I look forward to listening to your ideas and advocating for our families. 

This is our family's fourth year at Founders and first year serving on the PTO board. I have previously volunteered as a room parent. Our family was encouraged to attend Founders from friends before my oldest started kindergarten. We are so thankful for that connection and the wonderful experience we have had since. I look forward to seeing our school spirit and community continue to grow this school year!

I’m Kristen Merkins, and I’m thrilled to be joining the PTO Board for the first time this year. My daughter will be in first grade and after volunteering at events last year, I’m ready to dive headfirst into all things Falcon spirit!

By day, I’m a mortgage loan officer (aka the numbers ninja), but my favorite title is “mom.” With a big heart for our school and a love for building community, I can’t wait to help support our students, staff, and families. I’m always up for lending a hand, cheering loud, and finding ways to make this year a memorable one for everyone.  Let’s make this year fly high with Falcon pride!