About our Council

The Grapevine-Colleyville Council of PTAs is comprised of a Council Executive Board, Council Committee Chairs, and representatives from our 17 Local PTAs. We provide support, leadership training and resources to our volunteers within the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, and we sponsor programs that are open to all patrons of the school district. We invite businesses and civic leaders to join our PTA as Corporate Partners or Community Members.

Contacts — 2023-24 Officers & Chairs

President
JoAnna Avakian
president@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

President Elect
Vacant

1st VP Membership
Joey Argenbright
membership@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

2nd VP Programs
Dalia Begin
programs@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

3rd VP Delegates
Rena Arnold
delegatecoordinator@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

4th VP Communications
Junell DuBois
communication@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

5th VP Ways and Means
Alli Kelso
waysandmeans@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Treasurer
Jennifer Ditto
treasurer@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Secretary
Lisa Sturgeon-Hewitt
secretary@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Parliamentarian
Charlotte Barborka
parliamentarian@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Arts & Education/Reflections Chair
Jennifer Bargy
reflections@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Community Service Chair
Kim Dobecka
communityservice@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Destination Imagination
Vacant
di@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Diversity Chair
Jeena Stephen
diversity@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Environmental Chair
Summer Hamilton
environmental@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Healthy Lifestyles Chair
Megan Heitman
healthylifestyles@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Hospitality Chair
Leslie Moore
hospitality@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Legislative/Advocacy Chair
Matt Foust
legislative@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Scholarships Chair
Dana Holland
scholarships@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Volunteers Chair
Anne-Marie Allar
volunteers@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Exceptional Children
Berri Gormley
ecc@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Web/Technology Chair
Jill Nelson
web@gcisdcouncilofptas.org

Information

Awards Earned

  • Awards Earned
  • Head Start 25%
  • Fall Increase
  • First Step Spotlight
  • Good Standing Platinum Medalist Spotlight
  • Early Bird
  • WOW
  • Advocacy Champions Spotlight
  • Road to Success
  • Voice for Every Child Silver
  • Making a Difference Spotlight
  • Outstanding Council: Gold
  • Texas PTA’s DEI Impact Award

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Council of PTAs says, “Our Locals and Council of PTAs strive to deliver programs that celebrate diversity by sharing foods, stories, and practices from cultures around the world.” This year, our Council Delegate Chair created a video, along with the GCISD Communications team, of children throughout the district, reciting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ” I Have a Dream” speech. The video was shared in the District newsletter and has already been viewed almost 1000 times. 

History

The GCISD Council of PTAs was organized April 2, 1990. Our Council celebrated its 30th anniversary during our fabulous 202o Founders Day event.

Presidents

2023-present…….JoAnna Avakian
2022-2023…..Kim Dobecka
2021-2022…….Doug Noell
2020-2021…….Rachael Abell
2018-2020……….Kim Farbisz
2017-2018………….Stephanie Turner
2015-2017………….Tisha Ghormley
2013-2015………….Carrie Stewart
2011-2013………….Beverly Mavis
2009-2011………….Darlene Bodish
2007-2009………….Kelly Hightower
2005-2007………….Nancy Reid
2003-2005………….Vince Rosen
2002-2003………….Sue Harry
2001-2002………….Freda Ward
2000-2001………….Debbi Bienvenu
1999-2000………….MaryAnn Nicholson
1997-1999………….Kyra Terral
1995-1997…………Jinky Hicks
1993-1995…………Janice Kane
1992-1993…………Lynn Goodman
1991-1992…………Brenda Menefee
1990-1991…………Cheryl Feigel