Family Teacher Association

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of the PS 295 Family Teacher Association (FTA) is to expand and enhance the opportunities for education and personal growth available to each student at our school.

Planning events and programs that bring our diverse school family together to get to know each other.
Raising funds through events, programs, donations and grants to help the school provide programs in areas like music, dance and technology.
Helping our school community understand the opportunities available to them and by making sure their needs and concerns are understood and addressed by the school’s leadership.

You might have heard of a Parent Teacher Association (PTA). We are a Family Teacher Association (FTA), which is a more inclusive and welcoming name for households of all kinds.

Executive Committee (2024-25)

President, Elton Dodson
president@ps295.org

Treasurer, Samantha Lieberman
treasurer@ps295.org

Secretary, Molly McIntyre
secretary@ps295.org

Communications, Armistead Booker
communications@ps295.org

Grants and Fundraising, Madeline Kerner
mkerner1@doexternal.nyc

Events, open position

Family Engagement, open position

Pre-Kindergarten Representative, open position

Kindergarten Representative, open position

English as a New Language Representative (ENL Rep), open position

Title One Advocacy, Kelli Kathman
kkathman1@doeexternal.nyc

Meeting Dates

Family Teacher Association meetings are held each month, both in-person and via video chat. All parents, guardians, caretakers, teachers, and staff are welcome to attend.

Monday, September 23 (7:30pm) via Zoom
Monday, October 21 (7:30pm) via Zoom
Wednesday, November 20 (8:30am) in-person
Monday, December 16 (7:30pm) via Zoom
Thursday, January 16 (8:30am) in-person
Wednesday, February 12 (8:00pm) via Zoom
Monday, March 17 (8:30am) in-person
Thursday, April 10 (8:00pm) via Zoom
Tuesday, May 13 (8:00pm) via Zoom
Monday, June 23 (8:00pm) via Zoom

Dates are subject to change and will be announced publicly if that occurs.

Leadership Selection

Each spring, the FTA membership elects parents and caregivers to serve on the Executive Committee (EC). Terms last one year with a two-year limit. The EC meets once each month to discuss FTA business, events and programs, as well as various issues in the school and its community. You should feel free to contact your EC members any time you have questions or issues. EC meetings are held once a month in addition to regular monthly FTA meetings.

NYC Department of Education FTA / PTA Bylaws

FTA Meeting Minutes

FTA Meeting Agendas