MEET THE BOARD

I am married to Cody Billings and together we have four children: Evalyn, who is in 11th grade and Ethan in 9th at MGHS, Elizabeth in 6th at OMS, and Elliana, who is in 3rd grade at Weaver Lake. Our family shares our home with a variety of pets, including a dog, three cats, and three bunnies.

Since 2015, I’ve enjoyed supporting Weaver Lake PTO and our school district in various capacities. I work as a substitute teacher and as a relief Veterinary Technician. I also lead two Girl Scout troops at Weaver Lake  and I mentor high school girls by helping them run camps and teach archery. My family is heavily involved in sports, and either my husband or I often hold board positions or manage teams for various groups. Our children are also enthusiastic volunteers, particularly at Maple Grove Days and Weaver Lake events.

Why PTO?

As parents, it is not always clear what happens behind the scenes at school. However, understanding the “why” behind decisions makes it easier to support and appreciate them. I am continually inspired by our dedicated volunteers and their extraordinary commitment of time and energy. 

I have three kids (Oliver and Levi are in 4K Arborview, and Emmett 2nd grade at Weaver) with my husband, Ben. We have two dogs and a cat. I am a stay-at-home mom who enjoys evening active in this PTO as well as the Early Childhood PTO. I love traveling and keeping active. A highlight from the summer was completing my first marathon and traveling to France for the Olympics!

Why PTO?

Why not? I enjoy learning about how the school is funded and what is happening in the district as well. I also really appreciated the information we got regarding what is being taught at each grade level. Being a relatively new parent in school having that insight was really great.

My name is Mona Parmar and I co-parent a 6th grader and a 4th grader at Weaver Lake.  I'm the Fundraising Coordinator for PTO and also coordinate the Color Run and Carnival.  I really believe our PTO has the best events and fundraisers because of the community we are serving and the outreach, help and support we receive to make them fun and successful!  I am Data Project Lead at Target Corporation and feel lucky that I can use skills I've learned in my professional career to help our school.  I live in Brooklyn Park where it is easy to celebrate Indian culture and heritage with my kids!  If you are a single parent, a minority, a working parent with limited time, but want to get involved please feel free to reach out to me anytime to chat! 

Susan is a dedicated wife and mom of 2 boys at Weaver Lake.  She is currently at the State fair running her very busy business preparing healthy tasty pet treats!

She’s been our PTO treasurer for several years now and does a fantastic job!  She came a board with a crazy mess and helped us get on track, making our budget, helping to set goals, reminding us of upcoming expenses. 

Note: Melinda Davis will be shadowing and taking over this role!

Hello, Weaver Community! My husband and I are proud parents of a kindergarten student and a 4th grader at Weaver Lake. Our family loves reading, animals, camping, spending time outdoors, theater, playing sports, the MN Twins, and the MN State Fair! I serve as a middle school science teacher and new teacher mentor for Minneapolis Public Schools. 

As secretary, I am responsible for recording accurate meeting notes to ensure our community is aware of upcoming events and fundraisers, how money is being spent and how you can get involved. The Weaver Lake community is incredibly generous with their time and resources, and it has been the most fun to see how that dedication translates into equipment, programs and field trips our students may not otherwise experience. The Weaver PTO is hardworking, committed and FUN, and I encourage you to join us for a meeting! 

My husband Jason and I have two girls. Alice is in 2nd grade and Holly is in Kindergarten at Weaver Lake. We also have a rescue dog, Penny. My favorite hobbies are doing anything creative, going to new restaurants, and reading fiction books. I love Thrillers! Animals, chickadees and anything purple bring me joy. 

When Alice started kindergarten, I wanted to be more involved with the Weaver Lake Elementary community, events, and getting information. Even though I'm not extroverted, I joined the PTO because I'm a helper by heart. Through the PTO, I’ve met so many wonderful people and I look forward to building more friendships. The PTO is a great group of dedicated parents and I hope to see more families join our meetings! My role as Media Communications is making our PTO Newsletter and posting to all our school Facebook pages!

My husband and I have three children, two at Weaver Lake in first and second grade. Weaver Lake has been a great school for our kids and we have met so many wonderful families in our first couple years there. Being a Magnet school, I love the idea of helping to foster a sense of community and school spirit through Weaver Wear! I am also enjoying getting to learn more about the school and working with the dedicated and awesome PTO group!