Karen Murphy, Co-President
I’m Karen Murphy (she/ her) and I am a parent of a seventh grader at JAMS and an eleventh grader at Hale. Originally from the East Coast, I have been out west for many years and really feel the most at home here in our corner of Seattle. I have been active in PTA/ PTSA for many years- in supporting roles, leadership and event planning. I am a cooperative preschool teacher and I also work in family support at a local elementary school.
Building supportive communities is a priority for me. I believe there is a place for everyone in PTSA and that every bit of volunteering makes a difference- from field trip volunteers, to lunch duty coverage, to helping to set up tables at a event, to bringing a new idea to a meeting- your participation matters. When we can show the students that we value their school, they feel a greater pride in it.
I look forward to working with the new JAMS leadership and PTSA board to build our community, foster our values and have a great year!