About Us

Mission

Our Mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering our families and our community to advocate for all children. Join the FCEPTA and become a member for the 2024-25 year. We look forward to meeting you!

Meet the Board

President - Kristin Higgins

I am looking forward to serving on the FCEPTA board this year as the President. I grew up in the Northern Virginia area and understand the importance that community has for our schools. The strength of that in Falls Church City is what makes this city so special.

I am a boy-mom to Brendan, a fourth grader at Oak Street and Corbin, a second grader at Mount Daniel. When I’m not spending time with family, often on the sidelines of a sporting event, I’m in search of the perfect cup of coffee or hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Professionally, I am a CPA and own my own business specializing in small business accounting consulting. I’m looking forward to a great year and getting to know all of you!

President-Elect - Kelly Harris Hudes

I am excited about the opportunity to serve on the Board this year as the President Elect. Falls Church City is a special community that is made stronger by the scores of people that volunteer their time and resources, a driving force behind our move from Arlington two short years ago.

Primarily, I am the chief chaos coordinator for our family- Ella, a 5th grader at Oak Street; Alex, a 2nd grader at Mount Daniel; Hannah, a pre-K student at The Day School; and Adam, an attorney. On any given day, you can find us lacing up ballet shoes at the community center, cheering on ABR baseball games, applauding the 5th grade chorus & band, or supporting Pack 657. Prior to making the decision to stay home with our young family, I earned an MBA with a background in marketing and business development from the University of Maryland and a BA from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!).

I look forward to giving back to both our elementary school community and The Little City in this important role.

VP Communications - Kathryn Allan

I am excited to serve the 2024-25 FCEPTA as VP of Communications! I'll do my best to keep our community up-to-date on all of the many events and opportunities across our school system. My husband and I both grew up in Falls Church City and we love that our children get to experience this same special community. Our family includes a 4th grader, a 2nd grader, and a toddler (who definitely thinks he's also in elementary school). Prior to my most recent stint as a stay-at-home parent I was in the financial services industry for 10 years. You can usually find me cheering on my children at sporting events, perusing the best of the MRS Library stacks, or enjoying dinners at Little City restaurants. I look forward to working with the PTA board this year!

VP Room Parent Relations - Amy Schroeder

I’m happily anticipating supporting our parents and schools on the PTA board this year. My husband Andrew and I have been part of the Little City since 2013, where we started our family’s story. We have three fun-loving girls, 4th grader Vanessa, 2nd grader Juliet, and Kindergartener Gabrielle, and they are all into a zillion activities, including dance classes, gymnastics, soccer, and swimming. I have a BFA from JMU (Go Dukes!) and let out my creativity while working on pottery pieces. My husband and I are often seen working out in our garage gym, or even toting weights up and down the sidewalk! When we’re not working hard, we enjoy all the restaurants that Falls Church has to offer, and mostly love that everything is walkable in our town. I’m looking forward to a great school year!

VP Social Media - Jennie Hux

I'm looking forward to serving on the FCEPTA board as VP of Social Media this school year and ensuring we have a well-informed community! I am a Northern Virginia native. I went to school in North Carolina and spent time teaching English in Japan before moving back. I work in marketing for a professional services firm.

My husband and I have lived in Falls Church since 2009, and our second son entered the FCCPS school system in 2017 as a student at JTP. My husband, Rob "Hux" and I have three active boys, Hixon (a 5th grade tiger), Logan (a 3rd grade tiger), and Tyler (a kindergarten hippo). We are busy chasing them around soccer fields, swimming pools, cub scout programs, and whatever else we can do to engage and tire them out!

I coach rec field hockey to 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.  I have supported the PTA for several years as the VP of Communications, a room parent and as the Spirit Gear chair. I'm looking forward to what this year brings!

VP Teacher Appreciation - Emma Beyer

I’m looking forward to serving on the board this year as VP - Teacher Appreciation.  I’ve spent years working with the PTA to bring extra joy to our most valued gems - our school’s teachers! - through the Sunshine Committee.  I’m an FCCPS alum and my husband DJ and I love living in Falls Church City with our four kids.  My oldest, Sage, will be a freshman (!!) at Meridian this year.  Skylar will be in 7th grade, Derrick will be in 2nd grade, and Bryson is our 3 year old who can’t wait to be a Hippo in a couple of years.

In my free time you’ll find me walking our dogs, baking, drinking coffee, and spending quality time with my kids.

Please reach out to me (teachers, parents, and staff alike!) with any ideas and goals you may have for me to best perform this new role!

Treasurer - Steve Page

I’m very much looking forward to serving on the FCEPTA board as Treasurer for the 2024-2025 school year. I grew up in Iowa but have spent most of the last 25 years living in the DC metro area and moved to Falls Church in 2015 with my wife and two children. I have a 3rd grade tiger at Oak Street and a 6th grader at MEH. I am a CPA and spend my weekdays working as the CFO of a technology contractor to the Federal government and my nights & weekends taking kids to swim lessons, soccer practices, watching games, or any number of activities that my incredible wife has scheduled for us. I look forward to working with the PTA board and helping to support this amazing organization.

Secretary - Lindsay Barnette

I am looking forward to supporting our amazing FCCPS elementary schools as part of the PTA board for the 2024-2025 year! I am an Army Brat but consider Virginia home, having lived here on and off for most of my life. My family, which includes husband Jason, 7th grader Aimee, and 4th grader Nathan, moved to Falls Church City in 2020 and we have quickly come to appreciate all the Little City has to offer. When not spending time shuttling my kids to/from various activities and or hanging out with family and friends, I work in health policy.  After a stint on the Sunshine Committee and other volunteering opportunities, I am happy to have the chance to play a more formal role on the FCEPTA Board and to help make this a great year for all the teachers, administrators, and, of course, the kids.