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 2026-27 year. We look forward to meeting you!

Meet the Board 

 

President - Emma Beyer

 

I’m looking forward to serving on the board this year as President.  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 junior this year, Skylar will be in 9th grade at Meridian, Derrick will be in 4th grade at Oak Street, and Bryson is excited to be a Hippo this year.

 

In my free time you’ll find me drinking coffee, walking our dogs, and spending quality time with/driving my kids, cheering them on at baseball, basketball, cheerleading and dance.

 

Please reach out to me (teachers, parents, and staff alike!) with any ideas and goals you may have for me to best perform in this role! I'm excited for a fun 2026-2027 school year together!

 

Vice President - Jenn Bixler

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I am thrilled to serve as the 2026-2027 FCEPTA Vice President. My husband Clark and I have a 3rd Grader at Oak Street, Everett, and Kindergartener at Mt. Daniel, Grace. We have lived in Falls Church for eight years and in addition to the walkability and small-town feel of our Little City, a primary consideration in staying in FCC as our family has grown is to be part of this FCCPS community. 

 

I have an undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from Florida Atlantic University and a Masters Degree in Public Health from George Washington University. My professional background has centered primarily on facilitating partnerships in support of advancing rights for women and girls. In my free time you can probably find me on the W&OD trail or at Barre3 in Falls Church. Outside of school our kids are currently into a range of sports and activities around FCC including dance, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, lacrosse and chess. I am passionate about helping to ensure all of the kids in our community have access to enriching extracurricular activities. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow FCEPTA Board members, teachers and parents in the year ahead to support the needs of our elementary students and schools. 

 

VP Communications - Kathryn Allan

 

I'm excited to serve as the 2026-27 FCEPTA Vice President of Communications! I'll do my best to keep our community in the loop on all the great events and opportunities happening across our schools. My husband and I both grew up in Falls Church City, and we love that our children are getting to grow up in this same special community. Our family includes a 6th grader, a 4th grader, and a preschooler (who is absolutely convinced he's already in elementary school). If you spot me around town, I'm probably at a sporting event cheering on my kids, perusing the best of the MRS Library stacks, or enjoying a meal at one of our favorite Little City restaurants. I'm looking forward to working with the PTA board and helping to keep our school community connected!

 

 

 

VP Social Media - Bizzy Bracken

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I’m excited to be returning as the FCEPTA VP of Social Media this year. My husband, Michael, and I have lived in Falls Church since 2012, and we have three children enrolled in FCCPS: Annie (7th), Johnny (5th), and Bear (3rd).

 

I have a B.A. from the University of Virginia (wahoowa!), and spent many joyful and chaotic years as a stay-at-home mom before earning my Master’s in Library Science from the University of Tennessee. I now work in the children’s department at our amazing Mary Riley Styles Public Library - feel free to say hi whenever you stop by! When I’m not at the library, helping with school activities, or hanging with my family, you can usually find me reading, getting excited about sharks/cats/birds, cooking, or tackling a puzzle (jigsaw or crossword!). I’m looking forward to a great year of supporting our schools and connecting with this wonderful community!

 

VP Community Relations - Kelly Milspaugh Thompson

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Kelly Millspaugh Thompson is the Vice President of Community Outreach and Fundraising for the 2026–2027 school year. A Falls Church City native, Kelly is thrilled to be raising her own family in her hometown. She lives with her husband, James Thompson, and their five children:

  • Liam and Peyton, sixth graders at MEH
  • Greyson, a fourth grader at Oak Street
  • Hunter, a second grader at Mt. Daniel
  • Finley, who will join Mt. Daniel as a kindergartner next year

Kelly has been a longtime small business owner in Falls Church City. She has an undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston and her MBA from the Smith School of Business. After 12 years as an executive in Corporate she became an Entrepreneur in her hometown of Falls Church. She owns Stylish Patina (est. 2010), a lifestyle boutique, as well as SP Home Real Estate. When she's not working, you'll find her at the gym and getting fueled by a good cup of coffee, enjoying a glass of Pinot Noir, or outside every chance she gets — especially on family escapes to the Northern Neck. Kelly recently moved to Broadmont to be closer to her parents, and now lives just down the street from the home she grew up in. These days, her favorite part of the day is the evening walk around the neighborhood with her mom, dad, and all five kids in tow.

 

VP Class Volunteer Relations - Amy Schroeder

 

I’m happy to support our parents and schools on the PTA board again 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, 6th grader Vanessa, 4th grader Juliet, and 2nd grader 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 and bikeable in our town. I’m looking forward to another great school year!

 

  

 

 

    

VP Teacher Appreciation (Mount Daniel/Jessie Thackrey) - Caitlin Yerkes

 

I’m excited to be a part of FCEPTA in service of the teachers and staff who work with our children every day. My husband, Thomas, and I have a 3rd grader at Oak Street, a 1st grader and kindergartener at Mount Daniel, and a 2-year-old who can’t wait to join them. I work as a nurse and enjoy swimming, reading, thrifting for treasures, and creating with textiles. I believe in the power of community and look forward to supporting our students, families, and staff throughout the school year.

 

VP Teacher Appreciation (Oak Street) - Michelle Salmiery

Treasurer - Kristin Higgins

  

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

 

I am a boy-mom to Corbin, a fourth grader at Oak Street and Brendan, an alumni at MEH. When I’m not spending time with my boys, 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. I’m looking forward to a great year and getting to know all of you and seeing so many familiar faces!

 

 

 

Secretary - Maggie Previte

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I am thrilled to be part of the FCEPTA for the first time as secretary. I grew up in Falls Church and my husband Albert and I feel blessed to raise our two boys Jack, 5th grade, and Henry, 3rd grade, (no longer a house divided!) in such an amazing, fun and inclusive community. When I'm not cheering on my boys at baseball games or running around trying to keep up with them, I spend a lot of time in the operating room and doctors offices due to my job in medical sales. I try to stay out of my car as much as possible when not working so you will often find me in Falls Church playing tennis with friends, visiting the library, or grabbing dinner at many of our fabulous restaurants! Overall I am looking forward to giving back to a community that has helped my children thrive and supporting our students, teachers and staff throughout 2026-2027.

 

 

 

Ex Officio President - Kelly Harris Hudes

 

I am excited about the opportunity to support the Board this year as the Ex Officio President of the FCEPTA. Falls Church City is a special community that is made stronger by the scores of people that volunteer their time and resources.

 

Primarily, I am the chief chaos coordinator for our family- Ella, a 7th grader at Henderson; Alex, a 4th grader at Oak Street; Hannah, a 1st Grader at Mount Daniel; 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, participating in numerous Rec sports, 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!). You can also find me working in the front office at Oak Street as the Finance Administrator!