ABOUT US
What We Do
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the joy, growth, and well-being of all Foothills Montessori School students. The FMS PTO is made up of parents, guardians, teachers, and staff who care deeply about creating meaningful experiences that enrich our children’s learning and bring our school community closer together.
Community Building
At its core , the PTO’s role is to build strong relationships between parents, teachers, and the school— creating a more supportive and enriching environment for children by supporting a nurturing community grounded in Montessori values through engaging family events and activities.
Student Enrichment
Through afterschool activities and events, we create opportunities for FMS students to challenge themselves, explore new interests, and build connections with their peers—all while encouraging school spirit and reinforcing the core Montessori values of Academic Excellence, Universal Values, Global Understanding, and Service.
School Support
We’re here to speak up for our kids and help make great things happen. We work hand-in-hand with school leadership to support students’ needs—whether that means bringing in inspiring guest speakers, providing enrichment tools and materials, or simply finding ways to say thank you to our amazing teachers and staff.
Meet The Board 2025-2026
At the heart of our PTO is a shared passion for building a strong, connected community. A few of us are here to help things run smoothly—bringing events to life, creating space for new ideas, and encouraging everyone to be part of the journey. We’re always open to conversation, collaboration, and creativity. Let’s build something meaningful—together.
Katrina Blumberg
President
- 7th year within the FMS community
- Primary and Lower Elementary Parent
- Creative with big imagination, loves bringing people together and collaborating to build beautiful things
Dawn Caravaggio
Vice President
- 7th year within the FMS community
- Lower and Upper ELementary Parent
- Fun, energetic and loves being part of FMS
Kelly Stockton-Fiti
Treasurer
- 6th year within the FMS community
- Primary and Lower Elementary Parent
- Organized, detail oriented, loves connecting people and building community.
Katherine León
Secretary
- 4th year within the FMS community
- Primary and Lower Elementary Parent
- Travel and culinary enthusiast
Christie Nedel
Primary Representative
- 4th year within the FMS community
- Primary and Lower Elementary Parent
- Team player, enthusiastic and creative
Meredith Dayhoff
Primary Representative
- 1st year within the FMS community
- Primary and Lower Elementary Parent
- Loves musical theater, escape rooms and obscure travel, passionate about building vibrant communities while working toward shared goals
Maggie Young
Lower Elementary Representative
- 4th year within the FMS community
- Lower Elementary Parent
- Loves everything musical theater
Jacqueline Roberts
Upper Elementary Representative
- 7th year within the FMS community
- Lower and Upper Elementary Parent
- Business savvy, naturally driven problem solver, trusted collaborator, and a mood enhancer!
Jordon Metz
Member at Large
- 6th year within the FMS community
- Primary and Lower El Parent
- Ended up on the FMS PTO Board after being called into the School Leader’s office…so much better than detention!
Samia Freedman
Teacher Representative
- 7th years within the FMS community
- Middle School Lead Teacher
- Love a sense of purpose, continuously grateful, and students always say I am energetic and 99% full.