2024-2025 Executive Board Members

Melinda Rodriguez, President 

Melinda and Jason Rodriguez have been married for 16 years and have two sons. Roman is in 7th grade and Deacon is a 5th grader. This is Melinda's 4th year on the PTA Board but has been a member of the PTA for 7 years. Melinda owns a business in Plano and volunteers with DFW Rescue Me Animal Rescue. Melinda enjoys geocaching, camping, and swimming with her family.

 

Joining my sons' PTA has always been a goal of mine. The PTA provides an opportunity to meet other parents, and I feel like I am helping my community.  Dr. Seuss says, 'Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.'"

 

Lakshmi Sekar, 1st Vice President, Programs

As a proud mom of a 4th grader and a dedicated member of the PTA for the past three years, Lakshmi is currently serving her second year as the Vice President of Programs. A graduate of BITS with a Master degree in Computer Science, she has a deep passion for volunteering and being an active part of the school community. As part of Programs, she has arranged for more fun and interesting assemblies. Her interest in the school system led her to work as a teacher's assistant, where she enjoyed supporting students and teachers. Outside of her volunteer work, she loves watching documentaries, playing board games with family and friends. She is committed to fostering a positive and engaging environment for students and their families at the school. We are happy to have her as part of our PTA team. 

 

 Gunjan Gupta, 2nd Vice President, Communications

 Satish & Gunjan have been married for 14 years and have one adorable son.   Gunjan is a dedicated and engaged parent, actively involved in the school   community at Gulledge, where her son is a 3rd-grade student. With a strong   passion for education, she has been an integral part of the PTA, serving in   various leadership roles, including her current position as VP of   Communications. In this role, she leverages her exceptional communication   skills to foster collaboration and engagement among parents, teachers, and   staff.

 In addition to her VP role, Gunjan has also served as Grade Coordinator,   Council Delegate, and committee member for Budget Review, Book Fair, and   Color Run, demonstrating her commitment to supporting the school community.   Her professional background, with a Master's degree in Human Resources and   over 8 years of experience, enables her to bring expertise in leadership,   communication, and organizational development to her volunteer work.

Gunjan is dedicated to making a positive impact on her son's educational journey and is excited to continue serving the school community in her various roles.

 

Empower Our Children's Future: Join the PTA Today!

I joined the PTA to demonstrate my commitment to education, support our dedicated teachers and staff, and contribute to a vibrant school community. By joining forces, we can Enrich our children's learning experience, Foster a sense of belonging and connection,Shape the future of our school and community

Together, let's make a lasting impact on the lives of our children! Join the PTA today and be part of a collective effort to create a brighter tomorrow."

 

 

Elisa Romero Malik, 3rd Vice President, Ways and Means

 

 Elisa and Tyson Malik have two Gulledge Gators: Mateo is in 5th grade and   Adela is in 2nd Grade. This is Elisa’s second year on the PTA Board and 6th   year volunteering as a PTA member. Elisa is a professional graphic designer   and creates children’s activity books. She loves reading all genres but   especially historical fiction and you will often find her volunteering at the library.   Her hobbies include reading, art, mushroom foraging, nature walks and   traveling. 

 

   "I have loved volunteering at Gulledge for the past five years. It brings me       joy to support our teachers and staff while contributing to memorable experiences   for all our Gators.

  “Help one another. There’s no time like the present, and no present like the     time.” -James Durst

 

  

Marie Callier, 4th Vice President, Membership

 My name is Marie Callier and I will be your Membership Chair for the 2024-25   school year. I’m super excited to be in this role and I can’t wait to work alongside   some awesome individuals. I am a graduate of the University of North Texas with a   BS and MS in Accounting. By day, I am a Workday Financials Support Architect and at night I get to be a mom to a sweet, amazing kiddo named MJ (5 th grade) and a

 wife to my husband, Myron. My husband and I have been in the Plano area for  almost 19 years and my son has been a proud Gulledge Gator since Kindergarten!   I’ve always had a passion for working with and mentoring youth and have done so   within my church affiliation. After having a child of my own, I can gladly say that my   time is now devoted to his many school events and extracurricular activities as he

 is what motivated me to join the PTA. I’m thrilled to continue supporting him and the Gator community and I look forward to an exciting school year!

 

Tanika Green , 5th Vice President, Volunteers

 My name is Tanika Green and this is my second year as a PTA board member. It’s   important to me to be connected and involved in my children, Camille & Xavier,     school to ensure a great experience for them and other children here at Gulledge! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bianca Chapman, Parliamentarian

 

Audra Potts, Secretary

Audra and Blake Potts have a daughter in 6th and 3rd grades. This is Audra’s fourth year to be involved in the PTA Executive Board and she will serve as Secretary. Audra has previously held the VP of Ways and Means, 5th Grade Coordinator and Secretary positions as well as volunteered for class parties, Color Run and Field Day. Audra is a Project Manager for Cinco Energy Management Group where she primarily focuses on oil and gas legal research and investigation. Audra is an active and serving member of her church. She enjoys attending Camp Gladiator workouts, cycling, and running as well as spending time with her family on their boat.  

 

“I joined Gulledge PTA to be connected to the community and be actively involved with my children’s school and education. As a member of Gulledge PTA, I have the direct opportunity to make a positive impact on the students, teachers, and staff."

 

 

 

Dariya Almeida, Treasurer 

Dariya and Bruno Almeida have been married for 9 years and are the proud parents of two wonderful children- a kindergartener son and two-year-old daughter. 

 

Professionally, Dariya spent many years in financial audit, subsequently working in accounting and finance roles that focus on system automation and process improvements. 

 

Dariya enjoys spending time with friends and family and loves to travel. 

 

‘I decided to volunteer with the Gulledge PTA because I want to get involved and meet other parents. This would be our first year at Gulledge, with my son being a kindergartener, so I am looking forward to learn about the school and to support the teachers and staff.’