About Me: This is our 5th year at Kester, I have one daughter still at Kester in the third grade. It has been a wonderful experience being on campus to watch them grow and thrive here at Kester. When I’m not helping out on campus, I love to spend time with my family hiking or going to Disneyland. I am always looking forward to a run, so if you are ever interested don’t hesitate to reach out 🙂

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My elementary school was: Badillo Elementary School in Covina, CA

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Favorite school memory: One of my favorite school memories was attending AstroCamp.

About Me: This is my family’s 7th year at Kester, and I have loved being involved in every way: from Room Parent, to field trips, to PTA board, it’s so rewarding to give back to the school that has given us so much. In my spare time, I love reading, traveling with my family, and spending time with friends.
 

My elementary school was: Sierra School in El Cerrito, CA

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Favorite school memory: Performing in school theater productions

About Me: My name is Ellen Thordarson, vice president of the PTA. I have served on the PTA board for 4 years and have 4 kids, grades 6th, 4th, 2nd and preschool.

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My elementary school was: Franklin/Randall Elementary in Madison, WI

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Favorite school memory: SNOW DAYS!!!

About Me: We have lived in Sherman Oaks for almost 10 years and love the community so much!  I am mom to a 4th grade girl at Kester and step-mom to an 8th grade boy.   I work full time in production legal and am excited for the opportunity to provide service to the students while on the PTA board.

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My elementary school was: Pueblo Elementary in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Favorite school memory: The annual Halloween party and winning the "cake walk."

About me: I have two daughters, one in 1st grade and one in 5th grade at Kester Elementary. I am a stay at home mom and a CPA in my spare time. I also enjoy making art and crafting.

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My elementary school was: Pacific Palisades Elementary.

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Favorite school memory: is learning how to double dutch jump rope with all the girls in my class.

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About Me: I have 2 kids at Kester. I used to teach 6th grade math and science. I love music, comedy, going to restaurants, being creative, and spending time with my friends and family.

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My elementary school was: Murray Elementary in Dublin, CA

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Favorite school memory: making up games and playing outside with my friends.

About Me: I'm the parent of a fifth grader and second grader in the Kester Magnet program. We love our Kester community events, especially KAST plays and Rockin' for Kester concerts. Outside of school, I own a business where I coach college professors around the world on publishing books about their academic research. I'm also an avid knitter and you'll usually see me with a knitting project in tow or wearing something I've made.
 

My elementary school was: Webster Elementary in Livonia, Michigan

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Favorite school memory: Being drum major of my high school marching band

About Me: Being a parent to 2 Kester students, I try to volunteer on campus in my spare time, as it's truly a joy to witness them blossom at school. Among other activities I enjoy, eating and taking siestas can be found at the top of the list. I also work part time as a pharmacist, providing patient care at a hospital.  

 

My elementary school was: Eagle Canyon in Chino Hills, CA.

 

Favorite school memory: To no surprise, lunchtime with friends.

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