Coming Soon (President)
Kristen Parks, Vice President
Hi, I’m Kristen, and this is my 5th year serving on the PHES PTA board. I am currently serving as the vice president this school year and have previous experience being co-president, secretary, and staff appreciation chair. I have two children, my oldest is beginning his first year at the middle school, and my youngest, Lucia, will be in 3rd grade continuing in the Spanish immersion program. I love Pleasant Hill, and I have a passion for serving our families, teachers, and staff as I am an educator myself. I look forward to this school year as we soar to excellence!
Tricia Morris, Secretary
My name is Tricia Morris and I will be serving as PTA secretary for the 2024-2025 school year. I am a South Carolina native and have been in the midlands for the past 15 years. My husband and I have two children, a 6th grader at PHMS and a 2nd grader here at PHES. This is my first year serving on the PTA and I am looking forward to working with all of our fantastic teachers, parents, and volunteers!
Christy Stokes, Treasurer
My name is Christy Stokes, and I am serving as Treasurer. Although I grew up in California, I have lived in Lexington for the past 10 years. My husband and I have two children attending PHES, in the first and fifth grades, and one entering PHMS. Currently, I am a homemaker and volunteer Guardian ad Litem, in addition to being in my third year on the PTA board (and my first year on the PHMS PTSA). This school is amazing, and I am delighted to help take care of our awesome PHES community again this year.
Lauren Smith, Communications Chair
I’m thrilled to serve as the Pleasant Hill Elementary PTA Communications Chair this year. I was born and raised in Northeast Tennessee but married a South Carolina guy and have called Lexington my home since 2015. A proud two-time alumna of the University of South Carolina, I spent the first decade of my career in higher education and now work for the South Carolina Department of Revenue. My three kiddos make my world go round and are ages 6, 4, and 2. My oldest is in first grade at PHES. My role on the PTA combines my passions of supporting local education and strategic communication.
Kathryn Kaphusman, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair
Hello, I’m Kathryn Kaphusman, this year’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair. My husband and I moved to this area from North Carolina, and we’ve been raising our two sons here since 2016. I’m passionate about creating environments where every student is valued and included. Having been involved with our school’s PTA and SIC in years past, I have an understanding of our school community, and I am dedicated to collaborating with teachers, parents, and students to ensure that our school is a welcoming and supportive place for all.