Thank you to the parent volunteers who have offered to serve the Langley community as PTSA officers for the 2019-2020 school year. These leadership positions are crucial as the PTSA strives to make more gains in fundraising and community-building this year, so we can ensure our teachers, staff, administrators and children have the support they need to be successful. Click "Read more" below to get to know the president, vice president, treasurer and secretary a little better. And when you see these women at school, be sure to thank them for stepping up!
President
Christina Svolopoulos Robbins
My name is Christina Robbins and I am running for re-election for the position of President of the Langley PTSA board. I have lived in Washington, DC since 2002 and have resided in Bloomingdale for nearly ten years. My husband Brent and I have two children who attend Langley Elementary- Elena (Kindergartner) and Theodore (PK3).
I am tremendously proud of the fundraising efforts we have accomplished in the past academic year. As PTSA President, I’ve helped to increase our budget from $3,000 to over $30,000. We’ve achieved this by implementing new and creative fundraising initiatives like bake sales at the Bloomingdale Farmers’ market, the Fall Festival, the Make Some Noisefundraiser and the Scholastic Book Fair, to name a few. By working with local business developers, our ANC representative, and local civic associations we’ve built strong bonds with the Bloomingdale community while also creating fun activities for students and their families. Our successful fundraising, of course, would not have been possible without the generosity of our PTSA members.The safety and well-being of our students has been and will continue to be my top priority. Last year, I worked tirelessly with DCPS and DGS to repair our school’s faulty PA system and fire alarms. I testified before the DCPS Budget committee requesting the installment of a bathroom next to the cafeteria, an elevator, and help with the overall modernization of our facility. I also organized tours of our school for members of the DC Board of Education, DCPS Facilities, and representatives from Mayor Bowser’s office to not only highlight the great work happening at Langley but to show them first-hand where additional resources are needed.
Thanks to the amazing support of the PTSA and community volunteers, we’ve helped refresh the inside of our school by painting the hallways and cafeteria more cheerful colors. Last year, the PTSA secretary and I created the Amazon Smile Charity “Wish List” which gives parents an easy way to quickly get supplies to teachers and classrooms. This proved to be especially vital when DCPS approved the opening of a PK3 classroom less than a week before the first day of school.
I would be honored to serve you another year and ensure we continue all of this great work. Thank you for your continuing support, and I look forward to working together with all of you in the future.
I am tremendously proud of the fundraising efforts we have accomplished in the past academic year. As PTSA President, I’ve helped to increase our budget from $3,000 to over $30,000. We’ve achieved this by implementing new and creative fundraising initiatives like bake sales at the Bloomingdale Farmers’ market, the Fall Festival, the Make Some Noisefundraiser and the Scholastic Book Fair, to name a few. By working with local business developers, our ANC representative, and local civic associations we’ve built strong bonds with the Bloomingdale community while also creating fun activities for students and their families. Our successful fundraising, of course, would not have been possible without the generosity of our PTSA members.The safety and well-being of our students has been and will continue to be my top priority. Last year, I worked tirelessly with DCPS and DGS to repair our school’s faulty PA system and fire alarms. I testified before the DCPS Budget committee requesting the installment of a bathroom next to the cafeteria, an elevator, and help with the overall modernization of our facility. I also organized tours of our school for members of the DC Board of Education, DCPS Facilities, and representatives from Mayor Bowser’s office to not only highlight the great work happening at Langley but to show them first-hand where additional resources are needed.
Thanks to the amazing support of the PTSA and community volunteers, we’ve helped refresh the inside of our school by painting the hallways and cafeteria more cheerful colors. Last year, the PTSA secretary and I created the Amazon Smile Charity “Wish List” which gives parents an easy way to quickly get supplies to teachers and classrooms. This proved to be especially vital when DCPS approved the opening of a PK3 classroom less than a week before the first day of school.
I would be honored to serve you another year and ensure we continue all of this great work. Thank you for your continuing support, and I look forward to working together with all of you in the future.
Vice President
Kiyana Ingram
Hello, my name is Kiyana Ingram and I would like to run for Vice President of Langley PTSA. This is my second year at Langley, my daughter Aubrey Ingram started here in pk4 she is now in Kindergarten. Aubrey is the big sister of her 2 brothers Ahmir & Ahzeir. I am from Philadelphia, PA but have been traveling between PA & DC for 10+ years. Throughout the years, I have volunteered at plenty of events just as a helping hand. Once Aubrey was enrolled into Langley, I wanted to be involved with the school as much as possible. Currently I am working on gathering all of my certifications needed for me to start my own construction company. My goal for Langley is to provide support, and conduct a better school as well as neighborhood for Our Children.
Treasurer
LaChelle Campbell
Hi my name is Miss LaChelle Campbell. I am a mother of one son, who is a second grader here at Langley Elementary. This is our first start of the school year here but we came here at the last quarter of the school year. I am originally from Va, before moving to Washington DC in 2005. I currently work in the Field of Education where I am working as a Teacher Assistant in Prince George County Public Schools. I have a Bachelors Of Science Degree and I am finishing up classes to become ca certified special education teacher. In my free time I like to sing in my church choir United Voices ( First Baptist of Glenarden), drive for the elderly, and most importantly spend quality time with my son! What I bring to the Langley family is dedication, hardworking and a team player.
Secretary
Kathrin Frauscher
My name is Kathrin and my daughter, Hannah, is in her second year at Langley in Ms. Better’s PreK-4 class. I am running for Secretary of the Langley PTA because I want to help make Langley a high-performing, safe and caring school that serves its community of kids, parents and teachers. As Secretary, my priorities would be to help school leadership continue to build an academically excellent, nurturing, inclusive and well funded school. My husband and I hope to send Hannah and her younger sister to Langley for many years and thus are fully invested in the school’s success.
Last year, I was a member of the LSAT committee that assists in the management of the school budget. I am also a member of the grants committee, having written two grants last year. Recognizing the challenges that the numerous DCPS administrative holidays pose to working parents, I advocated to Springboard (Langley’s previous aftercareprovider) and persuaded them to extend aftercare coverage to full day care on school holidays; assisted in selecting, negotiating with, and onboarding Flex Academies as Langley’s new after-school provider; and helped organize Langley’s first-ever and highly successful summer camp. I am now supporting Flex Academies to extend care to more kids, continue coverage during school holidays, and build upon last year’s success to organize a second summer camp for Langley students and neighborhood kids. Lastly, I also wrote a number of blog posts to advertise school events and answer frequently-asked questions, and helped with the Farmers’ market stand, new family playdates, clean up days and other school events.
Professionally, I co-run a non-profit organization so I am well-versed in building functioning teams, forming strong partnerships, handling finances and, perhaps most importantly, juggling a job, two kids and a dog. I look forward to serving the Langley community!
Last year, I was a member of the LSAT committee that assists in the management of the school budget. I am also a member of the grants committee, having written two grants last year. Recognizing the challenges that the numerous DCPS administrative holidays pose to working parents, I advocated to Springboard (Langley’s previous aftercareprovider) and persuaded them to extend aftercare coverage to full day care on school holidays; assisted in selecting, negotiating with, and onboarding Flex Academies as Langley’s new after-school provider; and helped organize Langley’s first-ever and highly successful summer camp. I am now supporting Flex Academies to extend care to more kids, continue coverage during school holidays, and build upon last year’s success to organize a second summer camp for Langley students and neighborhood kids. Lastly, I also wrote a number of blog posts to advertise school events and answer frequently-asked questions, and helped with the Farmers’ market stand, new family playdates, clean up days and other school events.
Professionally, I co-run a non-profit organization so I am well-versed in building functioning teams, forming strong partnerships, handling finances and, perhaps most importantly, juggling a job, two kids and a dog. I look forward to serving the Langley community!
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