Parent Groups: Making a Difference

Our parent groups play a vital role in enhancing the school community. Through their active involvement, they support school events, fundraisers, and programs, fostering a collaborative environment that benefits students and staff alike. Join our parent groups and see the positive impact your participation can make.

Parent Teacher Group (PTG)

The St. Michael’s Parent Teacher Group coordinates activities, performs services, builds school spirit, supports staff and involves parents by encouraging them to be active members of the school community and to raise school-related funds. The PTG also allows for appropriate lines of communication between parents, teachers and the administration.

Mission Statement

The primary responsibility for the St Michael’s School Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is to foster the relationship between family and school so that parents and educators may cooperate in the development of faith, knowledge, and character of each child. This is achieved by:

Promoting a broad appreciation of the need for and ideals of a sound Catholic education.
Providing parents with a structure through which parents may become active in the life of the school community.
Maximizing financial resources available to the school through well-planned fundraising activities, volunteer services and contributions from the business community.
Providing Christ-like encouragement and support by fostering communication and relationships between parents, teachers, administration, and students in our school family.

2026-2027 Advisory Council

The School Advisory Council comprises nine alumni and current school parents, as well as the president of the Parent-Teacher Group (PTG). Experts in their respective fields, the Advisory Council members chair subcommittees, including Finance, Grounds and Maintenance, Development (fundraising), Public Relations and Marketing, and Technology. Advisory Council meetings are held each month, during which the pastor presents a parish report, the principal and vice principal provide policy and curricular updates, and council members present subcommittee information. While the role of the council is advisory, their input is highly valued and respected

Non-Voting Members:

Reverend Mel Monreal
Pastor of St. Michael’s Parish, Superintendent of St. Michael’s School
Mrs. Kathleen Mock
President of St. Michael’s School
Ms. Dawn Wright
Principal of St. Michael’s School
Mrs. Briana Clemens
Vice Principal of St. Michael’s School, Teacher Representative
Mrs. Beth Calkins
St. Michael’s School Parent Ambassador’s Representative
Mrs. Amy Williams
St. Michael’s School Parent-Teacher-Group Representative

Voting Members and Committee Assignments:

Mrs. Vince Castro, Alumni Parent
Owner of Poway Toyota, President of St. Michael’s Parish Service Corporation - PARISH LIASON
Mr. Jason Corzine, Alumni Parent
Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch – FINANCE
Mrs. Susan Feiner, Alumni Parent
Financial Consultant – FINANCE
Mr. Derek Hartley, Alumni Parent
Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus – ADVANCEMENT
Mr. Mike Haupt, Alumni Parent
Vice Principal at St. Augustine High School – HIGH SCHOOL LIASON
Mr. Sean Cogswell, Current Parent
Owner of Meridian Development – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. Mike Kruse, Current Parent
Pharmacist at Sharp Healthcare - HEALTH
Mr. Erwin Manansala, Current Parent
Police Officer at SDPD – SAFETY
Mr. Carl Reyes, Current Parent
Owner of Link Revenue Resources - STEM

2024-2025 Parent Ambassadors

Emily Boele (3rd, 6th, P'24)
Beth Calkins (1st, P'24)
Clare Gaviola (PK5, 4th, 7th, P'24)
Julie Grace (5th, 7th)
Michelle Laow (5th, 7th)
Fatima Lujan (8th, P'23)
Dana O’Callaghan (1st, 5th)
Lydia Perkins (K, 3rd)
Michelle Rivera (6th)
Tiffany Yandell (6th, 8th, P'24)

If you have questions and would like to speak with a Parent Ambassador, please email us at parentambassadors@smspoway.org