JOES PTA Executive Board
President
Michelle Hamdani
Michelle is excited to serve her second term as PTA President! She and her husband David have two energetic boys— a rising 4th grader and a lively 3-year old. When she’s not shuttling her kids to sports practices or hosting bake-nights and Mahjong parties, Michelle can be found pursuing her favorite hobby— Chess!
Michelle thrives on forging strong bonds with our families and building community. She loves being involved at JOES and is excited to welcome everyone to join in the fun!
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Vice President
Amy CHiu
Amy recently joined the JOES community and has a rising 1st grader and a 4 year old. She has enjoyed serving alongside other families at JOES on the greening team, STEM fair, and Lunar New Year banquet team, and is excited to help with room parent coordination this upcoming year.
Outside of work and school, she can be found in the dance studio taking hip hop classes, hiking outside in nature, and volunteering at church.
Treasurer
Steph Wang
Hello JOES Community! Steph Wang extends her warm greetings and is thrilled to take on the role of PTA Treasurer. She is a mother of two boys—a rising 3rd grader and a 5-year-old kinder.
In her spare time, Steph loves to bake, hike, eat and read! Her favorite part of JOES is our wonderful community. If she could have one superpower, it would be to function without ever needing sleep.
Secretary
Jessica Ho
Jessica is a dedicated member of our vibrant JOES community with a son joining 2nd grade and a daughter joining JOES kindergarten. She has a deep passion for helping others, fostering strong communities, and organizing all things! She also views every interaction as an opportunity to create lasting connections and meaningful experiences.
When Jessica is not busy keeping things organized as the JOES PTA Secretary, she can often be found capturing life's moments through photography, indulging in cheese plates, or doing something crafty.
Hospitality Chair
Veronica Gray
I'm Veronica Gray, your Hospitality Chair!
As a JOES parent, I look forward to helping create a warm and welcoming environment for our school community. When I’m not wrangling my own kiddos or juggling after-school schedules, you can usually find me on the tennis courts learning how to play a sport as an adult, or training with other former JOES moms for a half marathon.
From supporting events to coordinating opportunities for connection, my goal is to help families, teachers, and staff feel appreciated and supported. I look forward to serving our school and PTA this year, and to be one of the many friendly faces welcoming new families into our community.
Communications Chair
Emily Chan
Emily just joined the JOES community last year and plans on staying involved and making a difference at JOES for many more years to come— especially as she will have a an incoming TK’er the following school year!
She is a proud San Francisco native who has spent time in New York and Maryland but glad to have returned to set roots for her kids back at home base. She enjoys alone time, good food, and reality television.
Fundraising Chair
Ted Kaehler
Hi! I'm Ted Kaehler, your friendly PTA Exec member. I have two children, a daughter who is in 2nd Grade at JOES, and a son who will be entering kindergarten next year.
I am looking forward to leading fundraising activities this year and excited to meet more members of the community!
In my spare time, I enjoy sports, particularly the Minnesota Vikings, and pulling weeds in my backyard.
Financial Secretary
Janette Pang
As a dedicated mom of two kids, a middle schooler and a fourth grader at Jose Ortega, Janette finds immense joy in being actively involved in their school activities. Supporting their education and participating in school activities is a top priority for Janette!
In her free time, she loves planning travel adventures with her kids. Creating lasting memories through their travels is something she cherishes, knowing these moments will be treasured as they grow older.