Parent Association
All parents and guardians of The Northwest School are members of the Parent Association. We invite you to meet our diverse community, to learn and share from one another, and to support the school and its faculty in educating our students in the spirit of courtesy and common sense.
Please look through this section and learn about your Parent Association and some of the various events, forums, activities, and volunteer opportunities available at our school.
- Middle School Co-Chairs:
Genna Gormley and Kathy Kearney
- Upper School Co-Chairs:
Sayre Coombs and Dawn Yokoe
- International Co-Chairs:
Teresa Gallo and Kim Kemp
- International Representatives
- Parent Education Co-Chairs:
Susan Strauss or Kathleen Wareham
Mission Statement
To build and encourage a united, supportive parent community that reflects the diversity of our student community and to provide a network of communication support between The Northwest School parents, guardians, school faculty and administration. Together, we are committed to supporting The Northwest School's philosophy of educating students with historical, scientific, artistic, and international perspective, enabling our children to think and act with integrity.
The Parent Association's goals are to:
- Listen and provide open communication avenues between families and The Northwest School.
- Provide educational opportunities for parents through various Parent Association forums, groups, and activities.
- Offer volunteer opportunities that acknowledge parents' talents, energy and time.
Parent Associations (PAs) in Korea, and Taiwan
The NWS is building a parent leadership base in as many countries as possible.
- KPA - For information about the Korean PA, contact Korean PA.
- TPA - For information about the Taiwanese PA, contact Taiwanese PA.
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