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At the final PA meeting in May, the slate for the 2025–2026 PA Leadership and class parents was approved. We want to thank Kim Leonard for her service and partnership over the past two years as PA President and the entire PA leadership team for their dedication. We are thrilled to introduce the new PA President, Dana Plunkett, and team.

Hello to the Portledge School community!

My name is Dana Plunkett, and I am incredibly honored and excited to introduce myself as the Parents Association President for the 2025-2026 school year.

My family and I are fortunate to be part of this warm, welcoming, and inclusive community, and we are so grateful for the friendships and connections we have made along the way. Portledge is truly a special place, and I am committed to helping it grow even stronger.

As PA President, my goal is to foster collaboration, support our amazing teachers and staff, and create meaningful opportunities for all families to get involved. At Portledge, there are many opportunities throughout the year to be involved and support our school—whether through volunteering, attending events, or sharing ideas—and I encourage each of you to find ways to participate. Every bit of involvement makes a big difference, and together, we can achieve great things. Let us continue to make our school a wonderful place for every student to learn, grow, and thrive.

Please know that I am here as a resource for you and your family, and I am always available to help or answer any questions. I look forward to meeting and working with all of you to make this a fantastic year for our children and community.

Warm Regards, 

Dana Plunkett
Mom to Cassandra ’30 and Carly ’34, and step-mom to Jamie ’27
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  • Leadership

    PresidentDana Plunkett
    Executive Vice-PresidentEmily Wachtel
    International LiaisonAkina Zhong & Lucy Zhou
    Lower School VPVanessa Cruz
    Lower School VP of DEITracey Ulcena
    Middle School VPMaria Gray
    Middle School VP of DEIDamani Ralph
    Middle School VP of DEINicole Ralph
    Upper School VPTiffany Palagonia 
    Upper School VP of DEIRebecca Goodkin-Carlin
  • Lower School Class Parents

    Lower School VPVanessa Cruz
    Lower School VP of DEITracey Ulcena
    Pre-NurseryTBC
    NurseryAndrea Coope
    Pre-KTBC
    KindergartenTBC
    1st GradeAdi Kochavi
    2nd GradeKatie Chou
    3rd GradeAngela Pistilli
    4th GradeLorin Falco (Agostino) & Gina Heaphy
    5th GradeVera Jain & Rabia Sheikh
  • Middle School Class Parents

    Middle School VPMaria Gray
    Middle School VP of DEIDamani Ralph
    Middle School VP of DEINicole Ralph
    6th Grade Lexey Hall & Marisa Disimile
    7th Grade Cynthia Pritsinevelos & Patricia Lespinasse
    8th GradeJill Drucker & Deena Mehta
  • Upper School Class Parents

    Upper School VPTiffany Palagonia
    Upper School VP of DEIRebecca Goodkin-Carlin
    9th Grade Daniella Calonita
    10th Grade Rebecca Goodkin-Carlin & Meri Pasztor
    11th Grade Michele Bahnik-Mercier '93 & Kim Leonard & Tiffany Terranova
    12th Grade Marie Bahnik & Christine Kasper & Andrea Rizzo-Ivezi & Despina Yarian

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