Our PTA

Our PTA is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions. 

Interested in open board positions? Contact us!

 

Executive Board

 

   

President

Katie Dotson president@dsepta.org

 

This is my second year on the PTA board, and I'm serving this year as President. I have two kids at DSE (4th & 1st) and an older son at DSMS. We have loved being at DSE the past 4 years, and I'm so excited I am able to continue serving this amazing school and staff! If I'm not working out, I'm probably chugging coffee and enjoying time outside with my family!

 

  

Katie oversees the following committees:

Art Enrichment, Camp Champions support, Grade Level Plan of Work, Literacy Library, Nominating Committee, PTA Seminars and Training, Staff Appreciation and Test Snacks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vice President

Catherine Flores vp@dsepta.org

 

Hello Tiger friends! This is my first year serving on our PTA board as Vice President, and our second year in Dripping Springs after moving from the Houston area.  My kids are in 4th and 1st grade at DSE and my husband teaches in DSISD - we simply love our school and the warm and fantastic community we discovered here. 

Volunteering with the PTA last year helped us learn more about DSE and meet friends in Drip, and I am thrilled to continue helping our wonderful school, staff, and families to organize, foster, and support all of the tremendous DSE events planned for this year.  Outside of Tiger fun, I love exploring the hill country outdoors with my family, trying every tiny coffee shop, making sourdough, and writing. Let’s go Tigers!

 

Catherine oversees the following committees:

Room parents, Teacher workroom, Watch D.O.G.S., holiday events, graduating seniors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VP of Membership & Volunteers

Katrina Moore membership@dsepta.org

 

This is my third year to be part of the fun filled DSE PTA scene. My husband and I are proud parents to a 3rd grader. We are super excited about another fun filled year with our fellow Tigers! When we're not fixin’ bones at the family orthopedic practice, we are fixin’ to have a good time with all things Elton John, caffeine, and travel!

 

Katrina oversees the following committees:

Membership Drive Initiative, Membership Dues, Popsicles in the Park/Back to School Bash

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

VP of Enrichment

Su Benson enrichments@dsepta.org

 

This is my first year serving on the PTA board. I started volunteering for the PTA last year, and I enjoyed getting more involved in my kids’ school and getting to know so many wonderful fellow PTA volunteers. I have two kids at DSE (Kinder and 5th), and my family and I love being part of the DSE family. I look forward to collaborating with teachers, parents, and the community to provide educational and engaging programs for students and their families — hope to see you there!

 

Su oversees the following committees:

Book Fair, Chicken Coop, Class Playground (Equipment), Culture Fair, Graduating Senior Scholarships/Nominating Committee for Scholarships, Healthy Living, Outdoor Classroom, Outdoor Facilities/Recess Equipment,  Reflections, Mileage Team, Science Lab, Spelling Bee, Talent Show, Teacher Workroom, UIL, Watch Dogs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VP of Communications

Maki Silberberg communications@dsepta.org

 

This is my second year on the PTA board, and I'm serving this year as VP of Communications. I have two kids at DSE, and have loved getting more involved and supporting our wonderful school, teachers and staff. We have been in Austin for 13 years, and moved out to Dripping Springs five years ago.  When we aren't working or shuttling to swim team practices, we love to spend time with the family and travel.

 

Maki oversees the following committees:

Birthday Marquee, Bulletin Boards, Website, Yearbook 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

VP of Ways & Means

Meghan waysandmeans@dsepta.org

 

This is my first year serving on the PTA Board at DSE. Last year I served as Committee Chair for Fall Fest and had so much fun they couldn't get rid of me. I look forward to serving the school in all of our fundraising efforts. Elementary years are some of the most special, and it's my goal to make our school events some of the most cherished childhood memories for our families. I see how hard our teachers and staff work, and it's a thrill to know that the fruits of our efforts will help to enrich their classroom needs. We appreciate our teachers and we want to show it! I have two children at DSE (Kinder and 2nd), and look forward to seeing you throughout the school year. Go Tigers!
 
 

Meghan oversees the following committees:

Field Trip Shirts, School Supplies, Tiger Spirit Shop, Original Works, Fall Festival, APEX (Fun Run), and Spirit Nights

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Treasurer

Nancy Dingwall treasurer@dsepta.org

 
Hi friends.  I will be serving as your PTA Treasurer for this year.  This is my first year on the PTA board at DSE but bring with me 2 years of experience as PTA Treasurer at my kids’ previous elementary school.  My husband and I have two children.  My oldest is a 6th grader at DSMS and my daughter is a 5th grader here at DSE.  We are very excited for our final year of elementary school and I’m grateful to have this opportunity to give back to the school that has given so much to our kids.  Let’s go Tigers!!
 

Nancy oversees the following committees: Financial Reconciliation, General Donations, Vendor Rebates

 

 

 

 

 

Secretary

Erica Yamasaki secretary@dsepta.org

 

This is my first year on the PTA board, and I'm serving this year as Secretary. It’s our 2nd year at DSE for my girls who are in the 2nd & 5th grade. We moved to Drip just a short year ago and we absolutely LOVE the way this community rallies for our Tigers! I am honored and thrilled to be able to serve the fabulous DSE teachers, staff & students! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parliamentarian

Skyla Badger

 
I have three children and have been a parent at DSE for 12 years (and going strong for a couple more).  Volunteering around my work schedule hasn’t always been easy.  I started with sharpening pencils at home for the teacher and sending them back to her in my kid’s backpack.  I loved DSE from the beginning and it fills my bucket to help the staff and students. I’ve served DSE PTA, DSMS PTA, and DSISD Council of PTAs in many capacities.  I am currently the parliamentarian and help with science lab, recess inventory, and staff vending.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PTA Liaison