Arooj Ahmad, President
Stonegate has a solid reputation in West Sacramento for having a highly involved and active parent/caregiver community. My intention is to uphold and strengthen this legacy.
Vacant, Vice President
Koren Patrick, Treasurer
Hi there! I'm Koren Patrick, proud mom of a first grader at Stonegate and a longtime advocate for community connection and family support. Professionally, I work in talent acquisition and workforce strategy, helping organizations build stronger, more inclusive teams. A California native, I’ve been rooted in Sacramento since 2004, and our family has called West Sacramento home since 2020.
As PTA Treasurer, I’m honored to support the financial stewardship of programs that enrich our students’ experience and strengthen our school community. I’m a proud product of public education and firmly believe in its power to uplift students, families, and teachers. I’m excited to help ensure that every dollar raised supports meaningful opportunities for our kids to learn, grow, and thrive.
Mieko Mendenhall, Secretary
My name is Mieko Mendenhall and I am both a teacher and parent here at Stonegate. I have been teaching for the past 30+ years. I started at UCDavis teaching classes as well as being the assistant softball coach. I spent 7 years there and then went back to school to get my teaching credential. I worked in Woodland at Freeman elementary, Woodland High School and eventually spent about 15 years at Lee Middle School before making the jump to Washington Unified. I made the move in 2017 because my youngest was starting kindergarten. I wanted to keep him at his home school (as opposed to taking him to woodland with me and attending school) and a job opportunity opened up here at stonegate. It was a perfect situation. This is my 8th year here at Stonegate and I absolutely love it. I love being involved, making an impact on kids and families. I truly believe that our PTO cares deeply about students and staff and I want to help and be a part of that.
Megan Sheffield, Communications Specialist
I am a proud Stonegate Lion parent to two Stonegate students! We have lived in West Sacramento for 14 years, but recently came to Stonegate in 2022. As a Public Health professional and lecturer, I know that communication is crucial to creating shared understanding and community. I am honored to join the Stonegate PTO as the Communications Specialist and I look forward to building upon the programs that exist while adding new ideas and broader parent participation.
Vacant, Fundraising Chair
Ally Evans Membership & Volunteers Coordinator
My name is Ally Evans. I am the mother of four children. My youngest, Ruby, attends Stonegate Elementary, and she is in the fifth grade. You may know me, and most of your children probably know me, as I've been a campus aid, noon-duty sub, as well as a crossing guard.
Before I was an employee at Stonegate, I was a preschool teacher as well as a religious school teacher for many years. I was also a Girl Scout leader in Los Angeles, as well as a volunteer at the VA hospital. I really enjoy being a part of Stonegate, both as a parent and as an employee. I take my role in serving the community very seriously, and I look forward to serving the PTA as a membership chair, with the goal of helping more parents get involved with the PTA.
Tiesha Washington, Events Coordinator
Bio coming soon
Joann Patty
Heather Kerr
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