The NDECPTA connects local families through learning and play to
foster growth at home and in our community.
2025-2026 NDECPTA Advisory BoardPresident: Margaret Hart 1st Vice-President: Katie Fleming Secretary: Megan Kremer Treasurer: Jess Brillion Parliamentarian: Lexi Jewell Programs: Kate Rodriguez*, Anna Isensee Membership Committee: Melissa Campbell*, Jenny Babb, Bré Sharp Communications Committee: Carleigh Prewitt*, Caroline Parent, Meghan Pandith Fundraising Committee: Leah Nolan*, Michelle Semtner, Kimberly Bezner, Amber Schoenky Social Committee: Libby Hammer*, Lea Caprice Community Service Committee: Jamie Helbing*, Rachel Bowers Nursery Committee: Maryanne Kuc*, Elizabeth Case Sponsorship Committee: Chelsea Sammons*, Grace Chengery Playgroups: Katie Wombacher Sunshine: Kalpana Hull*, Bianca Cihak Special Interests: Amanda Cihak *Denotes VP or Committee Chair |
![]() President: Margaret Hart Kids: Jack (3) Neighborhood: Parkforest I'm a proud mom to a fun-loving 2.5 year old boy, a parttime wedding coordinator, & an active Mahjong enthusiast! I enjoy working out at the Y, sipping a strong cup of coffee, cooking & baking. I love a beach / pool day, dinners with friends, and a glass of wine- and life wouldn't be complete without our loveable 5 year old golden doodle, Henry. Being apart of a supportive, connected group of women means so much to me. I'm always excited to meet new faces and build lasting friendships! Instagram: @margaretkatiehart Parliamentarian: Lexi Jewell Kids: Callahan (6) Colsen (3) Conrad (3 mo) Neighborhood: Midway Hollow I moved to Dallas at the start of COVID and the PTA has been a god send for meeting friends & building community! I'm known for my over-the-top parties - I love a theme & a reason to celebrate! As a family, we love to travel. My husband & I are slowly visiting all of the National Parks! Instagram: @lexijewell
Kids: Will (3) Neighborhood: Northpark Mall
I'm a stay at home mom from Flower Mound who does graphic work on the side! I joined the PTA knowing nobody & I have made wonderful friends for my son an myself! I love cocktails, traveling, manicures, thriller tv shows & spending time with my OG (fur) babies Izzy + Hannah. My favorite thing to do in Dallas is check out new restaurants!
Instagram: @carleighjayeprewitt + @carleighjayecreative Community Liaison: Jamie Helbing Kids: Harper (6) Hudson (3) Neighborhood: Northaven Park I was born & raised in Minnesota & have called Dallas home for 13 years. I work part-time & have a flexible schedule which allows me to do fun things with the kids & I love that. I love being outdoors & am always down for a good coffee, cocktail or restaurant! I also enjoy chilling on the couch watching something to recharge myself. Instagram: @jamiehelbing Nursery Chair: Maryanne Kuc Kids: Remi (6) Joe (4) Will (2) Neighborhood: Park Forest My husband & I are from the St. Louis area, but have lived in Dallas for 9 years. We love it, but think it is too hot. My hobbies include watching my kids play sports, playing mahjong, & managing chaos. I thrive when I am drinking an insane amount of caffeine & am surrounded by family and friends. The PTA has made motherhood really fun! Instagram: @mcsquared08
Special Interests: Amanda Chiak Kids: Quinn (2) & Ellis (6 mo) Neighborhood: Sparkman About me, I like college football, board games, baking, and travel. I am from Michigan and moved to Dallas about 12 years ago. I met my husband here then we spent some time (5+ years) living in Alabama but now we are back! I am a stay at home mom working under the dictator also know as my toddler (soon the baby will be her assistant). Instagram: @bay1024 | I 1st Vice-President: Katie Fleming Kids: Betty (4) and Chip (6 mo) Neighborhood: Royal Hills I am a full-time working mom to a joyful tornado of a 4-year old, Betty, and a happy, mellow 4 month old, Chip. Our family travels a ton, both for work and play! My husband is originally from California and I was born and raised in South Carolina, although we've both made many stops along the way before ending up in Texas. We love the community we have made here and the friends that we've turned into our TX family thanks to the PTA! Instagram: @Kbvfleming Secretary: Megan Kremer Kids: Andi (3), Riley (1) Neighborhood: Sparkman I am learning how to be a stay at home mom after quitting my corporate job back in February! I joined the NDECPTA two years ago and it's been one of the best decisions I have made. It has provided community for both me and my kids and I am so excited to be able to give back this year by being on the board. A little bit about me: I love Jesus, lattes, cooking, pool / beach days (unless it's Galveston, I grew up going to Florida beaches... IYKYK), a good reality TV show, card/board games, and playing mahjong. Instagram: @mda740 VP of Programs: Kate Rodriguez Kids: Marcella (5) Teo (1) Neighborhood: Royal Hills My husband and I are actors and moved to Dallas from Boston in 2016 (I'm originally from South Dakota, he is from Puerto Rico), and we have no family in town. We had our first baby July 2020 and everyone in my neighborhood kept telling me to join the NDECPTA. I finally did in 2021 and it immediately felt like family. The friendships we have made here are so invaluable and the support of other mamas is a lifeline for me. I enjoy crocheting, making sourdough, getting creative with my kids and exploring Dallas. Instagram: @kate.p.rodriguez Sunshine Chair: Kalpana Hull Kids: Liam (7) Miles (4) Neighborhood: Bent Tree West We moved to Dallas from Los Angeles in March of 2021 (originally I am from Ohio). I was lucky to find the North Dallas Early Childhood PTA in April of 2021 and haven't looked back since. I have found the best group of moms that have become my people. I work full time at Baylor downtown as a clinical informaticist (nurse). I love playing mahjong, getting back into tennis and golf, and a good ladies night out full of belly laughs! Instagram: @kihull Playgroups Chair: Katie Wombacher Kids: Emory (5), Benjamin (4), Lillian (1.5) Neighborhood: North Dallas Our family relocated to Dallas from Chicago in 2021 and I immediately joined the North Dallas Early Childhood PTA. Without this community, we would have never survived a cross country move away from family. I have embraced the SAHM life since Summer of 2024, previously working long hours as a hospital administrator and nurse. I enjoy making every day an adventure with my kids, dating my husband, and peer pressuring my mom friends to work out with me at the Y! Instagram: @kmpariso | Treasurer: Jess Brillion Kids: Emery (1) Neighborhood: Bent Trail I moved to Dallas 5 years ago from Chicago during Covid and not knowing a single person in the metroplex (other than my husband). Becoming a first time mom can be overwhelming and I knew I needed to get out of my comfort zone to meet mom friends and also friends for Emery to grow up with. Joining the PTA was just that and it's been a blessing. For myself, I have a dog named muggle, I'm a huge foodie (unofficial cheerleader for Portillo's) and if there's wine & board games involved count me in! Instagram: @jess_brill VP of Membership: Melissa Campbell Kids: Maisie (3) Mercer (1.5) Neighborhood: Richardson My roots are in Seattle but we moved to Texas for work 5 years ago and the North Dallas Early Childhood PTA has been my lifeline! Connecting with local mamas who've helped me navigate everything from kid-friendly activities to those "what am I doing?" days has been so critical. I’m a full-time WFH mom in marketing at a tech company - work hard, play hard! Instagram: @mdcampbell17 VP of Fundraising: Leah Nolan Kids: Everett (5) and Riley (1.5) Neighborhood: Park/Forest I’m a nurse and patient advocate who loves gardening, red wine, fantasy audiobooks, Nespresso, and planning our next adventure abroad or in our RV "the tiny house!". According to my son my favorite food is "all foods." Our little slice of Dallas feels like heaven, and I’m so grateful to be part of this amazing PTA community of parents and kids! Instagram: @anopportunelife
Sponsorship Chair: Chelsea Sammons Kids: Siena (4) Theo (2) Neighborhood: Northaven Park I'm originally from Michigan, and my husband is a proud Tennessee native. In 2019, after getting married in Santorini, we moved to Dallas. In my lifetime before children, I lived and worked in Shanghai, China for 9 years helping international-school students improve their writing and prepare for college applications. Currently, I am embarking on a new career in real estate which suits my appetite for entrepreneurship. I love great French pastries, named my daughter after an Italian city, & dream of living somewhere exotic with a spectacular view. Dallas is a great city, and the North Dallas Early Childhood PTA has enriched my family's life exponentially. The best part about the PTA are the women: we accept each other with open arms and are each other’s biggest cheerleaders. It's truly a gem of an organization! Social Committee Chair: Libby Hammer Kids: Brooke (7) and Caleb (5) Neighborhood: Northaven Park I’m a longtime North Dallas Early Childhood PTA member & am lucky to have made so many amazing friends here. I’m juggling life with two kids, a career in real estate, and roles on the NDECPTA board, my kids’ school PTA, and my daughter’s Girl Scout troop. You’ll usually find me rushing about (frazzled and overcommitted!), but I’m always free for a chat and a laugh! I’m down to talk about books, TV, skincare, getting older, parenting, or play a game of Mahjong! Instagram: @LibbyH21
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