Meet Our Board
Rachel Jordan, President
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Rachel is a part of the Alston Ridge Middle School family with her 7th grade daughter. In Alston Ridge Elementary School, she served multiple roles; including PTA President, Communications Chair, and Cultural Arts Representative. She is currently the Chair of WCPSS District 7 BAC.
Jennifer Burge, Vice President of Community Activities​​
Sarah Leehr, PTSA Treasurer
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​I’m excited to join the ARMS PTSA as Treasurer! I have a 7th grader on Track 3 (Violet) and she loves middle school life so far. I’m technically a licensed attorney but have been a professional mama and volunteer in recent years. I love being involved with PTSA because it gives me a window into my daughter’s life at school and a chance to show my appreciation to the teachers and staff that are guiding her along the way. In my spare time I enjoy reading, Hurricanes hockey, making messes (a.k.a. crafting) and petting every dog I meet.
Mercy Arana, Member At Large and Fundraising
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My name is Scott Pratt and I am a native of Cary. I have enjoyed how much the town has changed and all of the new people I have met. I have one son at Alston Ridge this year: Holden (8th grade). I have been impressed with all of the things the PTSA does each year and wanted to contribute by becoming a member-at-large.
I graduated from NC State and am a mechanical engineer at a local engineering consulting firm. In my free time I like to travel with my family, workout, watch Red Sox games, and drink bourbon. Looking forward to a great new school year and meeting more parents and facility members.
Erin Simmons, Spirit Wear
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I have a sixth grader at ARMS with two more on the way in the next few years. First year helping out ARMS PTSA, but looking forward to getting more involved.
Wendy Cho, Nominating
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My name is Wendy and I’ll be serving as the PTSA Nominating chair. My daughter is a 8th grader on Track 3 and my two sons are ARMS Alumni and attend Green Hope High School.
After growing up in Western New York, I have lived in the Triangle area for nearly 30 years and am thrilled Wegmans is now here too. My background is in bookkeeping, web design and computer science. Outside of work and school, my family enjoys sports, boba tea and road trips.
Being new to the Board, I am looking forward to serving and getting connected to the families, students and staff at Alston Ridge Middle School!
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.
Dr. Seuss
