Gunston Parents' Association - The Gunston School
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:09
Gunston Parents' Association - The Gunston School
Gunston Parents' Association
About the GPA
The Gunston Parents' Association fosters a vital partnership between parents/guardians and the school by promoting open communication, parent education, and community interaction through a multitude of programs and activities. In addition to GPA officers, class representatives provide grade-level support for students and parents and work to welcome new families. Our GPA is passionate about supporting the students, faculty, and staff both on and off campus. Every parent is an automatic member of the GPA and is invited to attend all meetings and participate in discussions.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities 25-26:
We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the school year, at school and at home. Please let us know if you would be willing to assist in any of the areas listed on the
Parent Volunteer Interest
form.
Here are just a few ways that the GPA supports the school:
Summer/Fall
Boat Captains for Embarkation and Disembarkation
New Parent Orientation
Annual GPA Tailgate/Picnic
Admissions Ambassadors (welcoming new families)
Teacher Appreciation Event (Fall)
Event Support for fundraising events Bull & Oyster Roast and the Heron Hustle 5K (Day-of volunteering with set-up, break down, check-in, etc., soliciting for sponsorships, securing auction items and more!)
Winter/Spring
Teacher Appreciation Event (Spring)
Event Support for Golfing
Fore
Gunston
Career Talks with Students
Year-Round
Support for student events such as Homecoming, Spring Formal, and other dances
Heron Fund Parent Ambassadors (Fundraising)
Administrative assistance (helping at the front desk, answering phones, stuffing envelopes, creating
decorations, writing thank you notes, etc.)
Event support for smaller events such as Open Mic Nights, Night of the Arts, the annual Gunston Players’ Theatre production, In Celebration of Books, and more.
Class coverage and substitute teaching
Athletics (organizing tailgates and snacks, transportation, assisting with coaching and record keeping)
Professional services including photography, videography and most recently, auctioneer services!
GPA Meetings
GPA Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month via Zoom at 12 noon* (although you are ALWAYS welcome to join us on campus in person for any meetings!) We have no meetings in December and March.
*days and times subject to change
Gunston Parents Association 2024-2025
Standing (l-r) Melanie McMahan, P’27’28, GPA President Ildi Watkins, P’26’28, GPA Coordinator Trish Rudolfs, P’18’20, Julie Kille, P’25, Joanna Pierce, P’26, Bethany Thomas, P’23’26’28, and Leslie Quirion, P’26. (Seated l-r) Gabi Morgan, P’26, Holly Allison, P’25, Marissa Walle, P’25’27, Jen Franks, P’25 and Nicole Conner, P’26.Not pictured: Secretary and Twelfth Grade Room Parent Jen Runz, P'24'25, Waterfront Liaison for Sailing Lisa Callahan, P'24, Eleventh Grade Room Parent Rebecca Hanlon, P'22'25'27, Tenth Grade Room Parents Krystal Algier, P'23'26, Lori Day, P'24'26 and Joanna Pierce, P'26. Ninth Grade Room Parents Valerie Overton P'24'27 and Tiffany Trautman, P'23'27.
Visit the "Resources" Tab in TGS Net to find contact information for GPA members.
GPA Coordinator:
Trish Rudolfs
, P’18,’20
2025 - 2026
GPA OFFICERS
President
Ildi Watkins, P’26’28
President-Elect
Alaina McDermott, P’28
Vice President:
Joanna Pierce, P’26
Secretary:
Stella Dreeke, P'28
Athletics Liaison:
Stefanie Zottarelli, P’25’27
Waterfront Liaison, Crew:
Kerry-Ann Farmer P'27'29
Kara Morris P'27
Billie Walton P'27
Waterfront Liaison, Sailing:
Lucie Dalzell, P'28
Room Parents
12th GRADE:
Krystal Algier, P’23’26
Lori Day, P’24’26
11th GRADE:
Rebecca Hanlon, P’22’25’27
Leigh Wood, P’24’27
10th GRADE:
Stella Dreeke, P’28
Natalie Doffermyre, P’28
Pam DeGour, P’28’29
9th GRADE:
Sarah Volker P'29
Barb Perez P'29
Christine Joyce P'26,'29
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Chair:
Sarah Philippon P'25'27
Bull & Oyster Roast Chair:
Melanie McMahan, P'28'28
Pickleball Chair:
Megan Owings, P'29
Golf Chair:
Brigitte Stranahan, P’25’27
Gunston Parents' Association
About the GPA
The Gunston Parents' Association fosters a vital partnership between parents/guardians and the school by promoting open communication, parent education, and community interaction through a multitude of programs and activities. In addition to GPA officers, class representatives provide grade-level support for students and parents and work to welcome new families. Our GPA is passionate about supporting the students, faculty, and staff both on and off campus. Every parent is an automatic member of the GPA and is invited to attend all meetings and participate in discussions.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities 25-26:
We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the school year, at school and at home. Please let us know if you would be willing to assist in any of the areas listed on the
Parent Volunteer Interest
form.
Here are just a few ways that the GPA supports the school:
Summer/Fall
Boat Captains for Embarkation and Disembarkation
New Parent Orientation
Annual GPA Tailgate/Picnic
Admissions Ambassadors (welcoming new families)
Teacher Appreciation Event (Fall)
Event Support for fundraising events Bull & Oyster Roast and the Heron Hustle 5K (Day-of volunteering with set-up, break down, check-in, etc., soliciting for sponsorships, securing auction items and more!)
Winter/Spring
Teacher Appreciation Event (Spring)
Event Support for Golfing
Fore
Gunston
Career Talks with Students
Year-Round
Support for student events such as Homecoming, Spring Formal, and other dances
Heron Fund Parent Ambassadors (Fundraising)
Administrative assistance (helping at the front desk, answering phones, stuffing envelopes, creating
decorations, writing thank you notes, etc.)
Event support for smaller events such as Open Mic Nights, Night of the Arts, the annual Gunston Players’ Theatre production, In Celebration of Books, and more.
Class coverage and substitute teaching
Athletics (organizing tailgates and snacks, transportation, assisting with coaching and record keeping)
Professional services including photography, videography and most recently, auctioneer services!
GPA Meetings
GPA Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month via Zoom at 12 noon* (although you are ALWAYS welcome to join us on campus in person for any meetings!) We have no meetings in December and March.
*days and times subject to change
Gunston Parents Association 2024-2025
Standing (l-r) Melanie McMahan, P’27’28, GPA President Ildi Watkins, P’26’28, GPA Coordinator Trish Rudolfs, P’18’20, Julie Kille, P’25, Joanna Pierce, P’26, Bethany Thomas, P’23’26’28, and Leslie Quirion, P’26. (Seated l-r) Gabi Morgan, P’26, Holly Allison, P’25, Marissa Walle, P’25’27, Jen Franks, P’25 and Nicole Conner, P’26.Not pictured: Secretary and Twelfth Grade Room Parent Jen Runz, P'24'25, Waterfront Liaison for Sailing Lisa Callahan, P'24, Eleventh Grade Room Parent Rebecca Hanlon, P'22'25'27, Tenth Grade Room Parents Krystal Algier, P'23'26, Lori Day, P'24'26 and Joanna Pierce, P'26. Ninth Grade Room Parents Valerie Overton P'24'27 and Tiffany Trautman, P'23'27.
Visit the "Resources" Tab in TGS Net to find contact information for GPA members.
GPA Coordinator:
Trish Rudolfs
, P’18,’20
2025 - 2026
GPA OFFICERS
President
Ildi Watkins, P’26’28
President-Elect
Alaina McDermott, P’28
Vice President:
Joanna Pierce, P’26
Secretary:
Stella Dreeke, P'28
Athletics Liaison:
Stefanie Zottarelli, P’25’27
Waterfront Liaison, Crew:
Kerry-Ann Farmer P'27'29
Kara Morris P'27
Billie Walton P'27
Waterfront Liaison, Sailing:
Lucie Dalzell, P'28
Room Parents
12th GRADE:
Krystal Algier, P’23’26
Lori Day, P’24’26
11th GRADE:
Rebecca Hanlon, P’22’25’27
Leigh Wood, P’24’27
10th GRADE:
Stella Dreeke, P’28
Natalie Doffermyre, P’28
Pam DeGour, P’28’29
9th GRADE:
Sarah Volker P'29
Barb Perez P'29
Christine Joyce P'26,'29
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Chair:
Sarah Philippon P'25'27
Bull & Oyster Roast Chair:
Melanie McMahan, P'28'28
Pickleball Chair:
Megan Owings, P'29
Golf Chair:
Brigitte Stranahan, P’25’27