Thinking about getting PTO shirts for your executive board this year? Please don’t! Let me explain why I strongly recommend against PTO board only shirts....Continue reading
Category: Officers and Leaders
Every PTO officer and leader will find helpful ideas, advice and strategies for making the most out of their time as a parent leader right here. PTO Presidents, Membership Chairs, Fundraising Chairs and Treasurers will find specific guidance tailored to their positions. Committee Chairs like Room Parent Coordinators will also find ideas and inspiration for being a better leader!
What to do as a New PTO President
It’s Back to School time! And while parents are readying their kiddos for getting back to the swing of things, parent volunteers for PTO and...Continue reading
PTO Summer School
Are you ready for it? Now that I’ve planted that little Taylor Swift ear worm (you’re welcome), listen up! This Summer, you’ll have the opportunity...Continue reading
How to be the Best PTO Family Events Chair
One of the most important roles in the PTO is the Family Events Chair. And that’s because it’s the key to increased family and parent...Continue reading
How to be the Best PTO Secretary
Keeping everyone literally on the same page is an essential part of running a healthy PTO. And one of the officers most responsible for this...Continue reading
How to Be the Best PTO Treasurer
The second most difficult position to fill in any PTO has got to be Treasurer, especially since the duties and responsibilities of Treasurers can seem...Continue reading
11 Genius Ways to be a Better PTO Leader
Ready to up your leadership game? You’re going to love this post! It’s full of 11 genius ways to be a better PTO leader. After...Continue reading
How to be a Stronger Public Speaker
Or, how not to freak out when talking in front of groups of parents… Speaking in front of people is one of the most common...Continue reading
10 Forms You Need as PTO President
As PTO President, you’re able to juggle a lot of things at once. You wouldn’t have taken on the role, otherwise! And because you’re so...Continue reading
9 Mistakes to Avoid as PTO President
Great leaders welcome opportunities for growth with arms wide open like a big beautiful rainbow. They aren’t defensive or closed to learning how to be...Continue reading
How to Delegate as a PTO Leader
One thing I know for sure is that as a PTO leader, there’s pretty much always more on your plate than time to do it....Continue reading
How to Give a PTO Treasurer Report
Each month, Treasurers should provide an update on the financial status of the PTO to the PTO officers, committee chairs and members. And to make...Continue reading
11 Essential PTO Treasurer Forms You Gotta Have
As PTO Treasurer, there are several treasurer forms that are absolutely essential for an organized term as treasurer! These forms support a financially healthy PTO...Continue reading
The Perfect PTO President Job Description
Being President of any organization can be a daunting task to anyone looking to step up into the role. A clear set of expectations and...Continue reading
3 Mistakes to Avoid this Summer Break as a PTO Leader
Ah, Summer break feels so fine, right? No homework to worry about, no school lunches to pack, no permission slips to turn in and no...Continue reading
How to Deal with Criticism as a PTO Leader
One of the very hardest things about being a leader is when someone is, shall we say… less than grateful for all of the many,...Continue reading
How to Get Organized as a PTO Treasurer
Drowning in a mess of disorganized bank statements, reimbursement requests and receipts? Getting your treasurer life organized doesn’t have to be hard or overwhelming. I...Continue reading
The Best PTO Planner You’re Not Using
PTO volunteers tends to be really awe- inspiring people. We’re the sort of people that can just make things happen! And we usually...Continue reading
Try This if You’re an Overwhelmed or Burnt-out PTO Leader
It’s kind of the nature of the PTO beast as a volunteer and/or leader to at some point in time feel overwhelmed or approaching burn...Continue reading
What to do as a New PTO Leader
Soooo…. you’re a newly-elected PTO Officer. Excited? Sweet. Freaked out or overwhelmed? Don’t be. In either case, this is the post for you! I’m...Continue reading
Handling Mean Girls as a PTO Volunteer
If you’ve not experienced it yet, then there’ll be a day in your PTO volunteer experience when you come across a school parent who is...Continue reading
The Biggest Mistake You’re Making as a PTO Leader
Being a PTA volunteer leader is a a super hard! And chances are, you’re making it harder than it needs to be by making a...Continue reading
How to be an Awesome PTO Leader
Over the years, I’ve served in the a bunch of roles in PTA land: President, Fundraising Chair, Family Events Chair, Membership Chair, Staff Appreciation Chair...Continue reading
Why You’re Smart to Be a PTA / PTO Leader
Being a PTA/PTO leader isn’t easy! But you knew that already, right? It can be one of the most under appreciated and undervalued “jobs” out...Continue reading