Meet your PTO Board
The people behind the events, fundraising, meetings, room mom organization, social media and more!
Our PTO exists to build community, support our teachers, and create a school environment where every child can shine. Together, we bring the heart of Carolina Beach connection, service, and fun into everything we do.
Meghan Gonzales
Meghan and her family moved here from Colorado in 2024 and instantly fell in love with Carolina Beach and the sweetest little Island school.
She has a background in marketing and entrepreneurship. After selling her business to focusing her time on raising her 4 littles, she jumped right into the PTO in 2025 and fell in love with volunteering at Carolina Beach Elementary!
From one basket at TSAW in 2024 to suddenly arriving as President in 2026 she’s grateful for the luxury of time to be able to spend her days volunteering!
Madam President
Melissa Duffy
Melissa and her family are the heart of Southern charm, with twin third-grade girls who play softball and a middle school son who loves baseball.
With three kids and a family owned business, Live Oak Dental, this crew stays busy! When they’re not cheering from the ballfields, you can find them soaking up the Carolina Beach life, catching waves, and enjoying all the things that make our coastal community so special.
Melissa has been involved with PTO for numerous years & we’re so lucky to have her on our PTO board! Her big heart and love for our community shines through in everything she does.
Vice President & simply the best!
Secretary Extraordinaire Emily Wood
Emily is a former teacher and technology coordinator who currently works in operations for a custom home builder and interior design firm. A resident of Kure Beach and proud mom of three boys (including a 1st and 3rd grader), she brings a strong background in community leadership, having co-run TSAW in 2024.
If she isn't helping out at school, you will most likely find her cheering from the sidelines while her kids play baseball.
With a unique blend of education and organizational management, Emily is excited to lend her experience to the PTO to support teachers, plan engaging events, and connect families.
Our Committees
Goal: Bringing our community together and fueling our school’s needs.
Coordinate fundraising for Sea star shuffle (PTO has structure from previous years)
Build partnerships with local businesses. We love our Carolina Beach small businesses!
Organize teams for day of support (sign up genius)
Coordinate with PTO to order banners for sponsors
Make every event a celebration of our school spirit.
Leader responsibilities: Oversee event calendar, manage business outreach, guide volunteer teams. Support provided from PTO Board.
Volunteers: Help with planning, setup, cleanup, or fundraising.
Goal: Keeping everyone in the loop
(and showing off our awesome school!)
Manage calendar, posts, updates, and photos from events.
Share volunteer opportunities and celebrate wins.
Share fun tips/ tricks for kids and crafts (optional)
Keep our school families connected and inspired.
Share local business and how to support them!
Leader responsibilities: Manage content calendar, coordinate with committees, and post updates.
Volunteers: Snap photos, write posts, or design flyers in Canva.
Goal: Ensure our admin & support staff are supported on “special holidays”, write thank you cards for local businesses and parents who are supporting the PTO
Write & send/ deliver thank you card
Get teacher gift cards /gifts for special days i.e. "National principals day" & deliver to school
Organize teacher gifts or support committees for specific events
Volunteers: Ideally this is a one wo(man) show but can be supported by other members as needed
Goal: Support PTO by organizing and helping keep event running smoothly
Help organize/ maintain PTO closet and order supplies when running low
Help clean out PTO storage unit and organize / eliminate if possible
Assist in event clean up/ set up etc. as needed per event
Volunteers: Ideally, this is a group of individuals who can come together on an as-needed basis. Great for the parent who might not have regular availability but wants to contribute time on their own schedule.
Goal: Keeping our school and campus beautiful!
Meet once a month for cleanups and small beautification projects.
Reach out to local business and organizations who can support/ provide services & products needed.
Help keep outdoor areas tidy, add pops of color, and show our school pride.
Leader responsibilities: Schedule cleanups, delegate supplies/tasks, communicate supply needs to the PTO board.
Volunteers: Show up, bring a friend, and help make the school sparkle! Perfect for parents and kids who love to get their hands dirty (and feel instant results)!
2026/27 Room Parents
We implemented this program to help our teachers and parents bridge the communication gap and with the hope that teachers can streamline events, field trips and all things parent/teacher in a way that helps everyone feel supported while our teachers focus on growing young minds.
Please reach out if you have any questions or need to get connected to your room parent. ptocarolinabeach@gmail.com
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McCroskey- Liz M
Jackson- Stephanie S
Garrett- Morgan M
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Cassetta- Bayli R
Blyskal - Amanda B & Christine
Marcincavage - Lauren S
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Norwood- Travis S
Graham- Christine H
Tugwell- Ashley H
Specials- AIG Korwatch - Jammie B.
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Mabe- Shannon S
Neale- Meghan G & Emily W
Blanton - Ashley M
Specials- Library -Boos- Shannon
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Denston- Sharon
Ayers- Crystalyn G & Stephanie S
Hawkins- Elizabeth K
Specials- Music- Johnson- Sharon
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Mauer- Kate P
Grice- Amanda B
Rudolph- Briena O & April C
Specials- P.E. - Murphy -Briana
