2024-2025 Grand Ridge PTSA - Board of Directors

The 2024/25 PTSA does not currently have an elected Board President. En lieu of this position being filled, the Executive Board Members who have been elected by the PTSA General Membership are each taking on the roles and responsibilities of the President. 

Elizabeth Parker & Erin Stevens Michael - Co-Vice Presidents*

Garth Higgins - Treasurer*

E-Mail Garth 

 Garth is the father of two boys in 4th and 6th grade. His family has lived in Issaquah Highlands since 2018. This is Garth's third term as PTSA Vice President. 

Melynda Cook - Secretary* 

E-Mail Melynda

Melynda Cook has been a Highlands resident for the past 20 years.  She has a fifth grader at Grand Ridge, a 9th grader at PCMS, a Senior at IHS and one in college. This is Melynda's second year as PTSA Treasurer and her sixth year serving on the PTSA board. 

Elizabeth Parker - Director of Communications

E-Mail Elizabeth

Elizabeth has been an Issaquah Highlands resident for the past sixteen years and is serving her third term as Director of Communications for the Grand Ridge PTSA. Her daughter, Lauren, is a second grader.

Erin Michael - Director of Events

E-Mail Erin

  Erin has lived with her family in the Highlands for 20 years and has three kids in the Issaquah School District: Clara at IHS, Janie at PCMS, and Callen, a 4th grader at Grand Ridge. This is her 8th year on the Grand Ridge PTSA Board serving her second year as Events Director.  

Stephanie White - Art Program Director

E-Mail Stephanie

Andreia Rafael - Volunteer Director

E-Mail Andreia

Andreia has two daughters, with one just starting kindergarten at Grand Ridge!

This is her first year serving on the PTSA Board. 

 Emily has two children, with one just starting kindergarten at Grand Ridge!

This is her first year serving on the PTSA Board.

*These positions make up the Executive Committee and are elected each Spring for the following school year. Qualified candidates enjoy working with people, are fair and objective, and have a passion for improving the lives of our students at Grand Ridge. Previous leadership experience is not required, and training will be provided. In order to be eligible for election, candidates must have been a PTSA member for at least 15 days prior to being elected.

Open Board Positions

Fundraising Director

Advocacy Director 

Outreach Director

Are you interested in open board positions? Contact us!