Natalia Lupa: Vice President (26/27)

Hi! I’m Natalia and I’m excited to serve as Vice President and Social Media Manager this year. I enjoy helping create opportunities that bring students, families, and our school together and making sure families feel informed and connected. Fun Fact: all three of the kids are at Leggee this year.

I’m passionate about creating educational opportunities beyond the classroom and textbooks. I believe some of the most meaningful learning happens through experiences, relationships, leadership, creativity, and being part of something bigger than yourself.

Outside of the PTA, I enjoy spending time with my family, cheering on my kids at their activities (Huntley Football and Force Soccer), and finding ways to make the most of the busy, fun years of raising a family. I’m looking forward to another great school year and everything we can accomplish together!

Toesana: Treasurer (26/27)

Hi! I’m Toesana, and I’m honored to serve as the PTA Treasurer. I enjoy supporting our school and helping ensure that PTA funds are used responsibly to create meaningful experiences and opportunities for our students and staff.

My favorite PTA event is the Fun Run. Not only is it our largest fundraiser of the year, but it also brings students, families, and staff together for a day filled with energy, school spirit, and fun. The money raised helps fund school programs, classroom needs, special events, and activities throughout the year.

Outside of the PTA, I’m a wife and a proud mother. Our son is a second grader who enjoys golf, baseball, and spending time with his friends. Professionally, I have worked in the financial industry for more than 20 years, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to use my experience to support our PTA and school community.

Witnee Don: Secretary (26/27)

Hello! My name is Witnee Don and I’m thrilled to serve as the new PTA Secretary this year. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communication with a minor in Organizational Leadership. Professionally, I’ve worked in marketing for Sears Holdings, supporting the footwear and apparel departments, and I also have experience in administrative work and bookkeeping.

While I’ve enjoyed my professional career, becoming a stay-at-home mom has been the most rewarding role of all. I have two children at Leggee - one entering 4th grade and the other entering 2nd grade - and being actively involved in their lives inspired me to take on this opportunity to serve our school community.

Our family is also a proud police family, and our K-9 police dog, who lives with us, definitely keeps life interesting and feels like our third child! In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my family, gardening, cooking, spending time outdoors, and making the most of every day.

As PTA Secretary, my goal is to help create a fun, welcoming, and memorable school year for our students, teachers, and families. I look forward to working alongside this amazing community and making a positive impact together!

Kim Hillebrand: Chairperson – Community/School Events

While Kim is the Chairperson for all these amazing activities, it takes a village to assist with this all and be able to make our Leggee Community have a great year.

Reach out to info@leggeepta.org to Lead, Assist, or Volunteer for any/all events below:

• Kindergarten/New Leopard Welcome: Responsible for working with all the D158 Elementary PTAs to obtain and distribute the annual Kindergarten T-shirts

• Back to School Volunteer: Purple Sash Volunteers & Kindergarten Lunch Helpers - Organizing Volunteers to be there the first few days to assist or leopards into their Dens and helping the youngest Leopards at lunchtime

• Back to School Magnet: Designing, ordering and distribution of our annual back to school magnet

• Fifth Grade Send Off: A way to say Congratulations to our fifth graders at the end of the year

Jamie Steere: Chairperson – Fundraising and Membership

Hi! I'm Jamie Steere, and I’m a Huntley alumni. I’ve got 3 daughters at Leggee this year. My favorite event to lead is Craft Fair which is a great place to promote local small businesses.

While Jamie is the Chairperson for all these amazing activities, it takes a village to assist with this all and be able to make our Leggee Community have a great year.  Reach out to info@leggeepta.org to LEAD, ASSIST or Volunteer for any/all events below:

• Membership: Responsible for recruitment of members on an annual basis. PTA membership fees are $11.00 parent and $7.00 for teacher/staff school admin.   Come join the PTA to see what it is all about

• Fun Run:  THIS IS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER and the reason we can help pay for field trips, assemblies and many other amazing events at Leggee!  This event is typically held in September.  The Committee work to get sponsorships from tons of local businesses and really get our little Leopards excited about their fun run - earning tons of prizes for raising funds. Fun Run planning usually begins in June for the fall fun-run.

• Annual Craft Fair: Usually held in November at the Huntley High School (Tons of volunteer assistance needed!!) Reach out to leggeecraftfair@gmail.com for more information

• Dine-Out Nights: A great way for all families to be involved in giving back to Leggee PTA! There are several nights scheduled throughout the academic year at various restaurants / locations that support Leggee PTA and its mission. Leggee PTA receives a previously determined percentage of sales for any given event - which is then used to support various PTA sponsored events and offset those costs.

• Spirit Wear:  Responsible to work with our vendor for the Spring and Fall Spiritwear sales. 

• Volunteer Chair:  Responsible for recruiting volunteers at all of our PTA events.  We can’t run the events without the help of volunteers. While it is encouraged, you don’t have to be a member to volunteer

Britny Stanley & Lauren Shannahan: Co-Chair – Student Learning Activities

While we need a chairperson for all these amazing activities, it takes a village to assist with this all and be able to make our Leggee Community have a great year. Reach out to info@leggeepta.org to lead, assist or volunteer for any/all events below:

• Assemblies: A great way to help our Leopards learn in new/exciting ways. We work to have an assembly for each grade and whole school (if possible)

• Targeted Assemblies: Examples include Music Opera, Author/Library Assemblies, & Sports talks

• Field Trips: We work to plan, organize and secure a field trip for each grade

• Fifth Grade Puberty Talk: We work to ensure this much-needed discussion occurs for our 5th grade Leopards

Witnee Don - Parent Liaison

Your Voice Matters

• Have a question, concern, or idea for the PTA? We want to hear from you!

• Witnee Don serves as our PTA Parent Liaison and manages the Leggee PTA mailbox. She is here to help make sure every parent and caregiver feels comfortable reaching out and staying connected.

• Whether you have a question, want to share feedback, or have a concern you’d like addressed, please don’t hesitate to contact Witnee W.richert34@gmail.com.