Our mission is to give our Barnwell Bears the tools and resources they need to reach their full potential, both in school and out. We are the parents and teachers who advocate for our children. We strive to use our voice to make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of Barnwell students and families.
There’s no better way to know what’s happening in your school
The PTO offers a variety of programs designed for parents as well as students.
PTO functions are opportunities to meet other parents and teachers, building rapport and discussing issues that are on your mind. You can share ideas, concerns, and experiences.
PTO can be a way for you to more effectively suggest change at your child’s school.
By volunteering with your PTO, you put your skills and hobbies to use for a noble cause—your child and all children in the community.
By getting involved at your child’s school you’ll be part of the solution, helping make positive changes. PTO play an important role by supporting building improvements through advocacy and play an important role in fundraising for curriculum based programs and social events.
Melissa Branen has been a PTO Board member for four years and is serving as Co-President for a second term. She and her husband Eric have a daughter named Morgan, who is now a second grader. Melissa works as a parapro at Barnwell and also volunteers as a Bible StudyTeacher and Girl Scout Troop Leader. Her daughter keeps her busy with swimming, soccer, dance, and girl scouts. She loves Barnwell and the local community and plans to stay actively involved for many years to come.
My name is Melissa Renzi and this is my third year as a Barnwell parent and my second on the Barnwell PTO. I have previously served as a room parent and Co-VP of Academic Enrichment and am now serving as Co-President.
I have two daughters attending Barnwell; Caroline is in 2nd grade and Tessa is entering Kindergarten this year! My husband Nick and I are originally from Buffalo, NY (#GoBills) but have lived in Atlanta for about 18 years, and even met, got married, and started our family here. We love our Barnwell community and look forward to continuing our involvement here!
Hey y'all, I'm Michelle Maenpaa (Man-paw) and I'm excited to be returning to Barnwell's PTO for a 2nd year and assuming the role of Treasurer for 2024-2025! My husband of 11 years, Michael, and I have two sweet (and stubborn) children at Barnwell this year. Sawyer will be in 1st grade, and Bryce will be starting her journey in PreK. Our family moved back to Georgia in 2020 after 9 years away, and we are thrilled with where we landed here in Johns Creek and at Barnwell. Outside of volunteering at Barnwell and responding to any of the 1 trillion times a day my children say "Mom/Mommy/Mama", you can find me in my home office where I work full-time for Zillow, leading a small team in Business Operations. Whenever I can squeeze in other things I enjoy going for a run after the morning drop-off (please wave hello if you see me!), traveling, or spending time with my family outdoors in any capacity we can.
Hi! My name is Sonja Parcell and I'm excited to serve as the Co-VP of Family Events on the Barnwell PTO board. Relocating to Georgia in the Spring of 2023, my family is still relatively new to the area and we’ve been absolutely thrilled with the warm welcome we’ve received, great friends we’ve made and the fantastic Barnwell community. My husband, Jordan, and I have two children, JoLee (3rd grade) and Hendrix (Kindergarten). As a former Event Planner - turned Stay at Home Parent, I’ve genuinely enjoyed volunteering at PTO events, decorating doors for teacher appreciation week, working on the Yearbook team and serving as Room Parent for both of my children’s classrooms this past year. My husband and I are High School sweethearts; we’ve lived in 5 states and 3 countries; and our family loves traveling together. We’re glad to be part of the Barnwell community and look forward to a wonderful year ahead!
My name is Lauren Kermani. I am Co-VP Fundraising and I am excited to support our Barnwell Bears! My husband, Frank, and I have 3 boys, Koosha and Kian are in college and Kasra is a 2nd grader at Barnwell this year. I am a local real estate Broker with a small team specializing in North Atlanta. I am excited about serving on your PTO because I know that the best schools have strong parental support and a strong foundation in school is so important for the kids and our community. I look forward to working with you this year!
Hi! I'm Jenny Browne and the Co-VP of Fundraising & Sponsorship and excited for the opportunity to support Barnwell and ensure our community has the resources they need for a successful year currently and for years to come. My husband, Nate and I have two daughters. Sylvie is in 4th grade and Ellie is in 2nd. I am a Cybersecurity Account Executive and focused on keeping businesses, schools, governments and healthcare safe from cyber criminals. I am excited to join the PTO because I understand how important it is to have strong partners in our community along with the financial resources the school needs to continue to improve. I look forward to a successful year ahead!
My name is Holli Freeman, and this will be my third year on the PTO board. This year, I’m excited to be Co-VP of Teacher Support. My husband Eric and I have been in Alpharetta for 14 years, and our son, Cooper, is in 3rd grade. Eric grew up in Kennesaw and I’m from the Mississippi Gulf Coast (Long Beach). I lived there for 30 years before moving here in 2010. Before becoming a stay-at-home mom in 2016, I enjoyed working at WSB-TV in the Programming department. We enjoy spending as much time with our families as possible, traveling, and cooking. I dearly love the Barnwell community, and look forward to working with others on the board to support the teachers and staff.
My name is Saudhy Fahm and this is my first year as the CO-VP of Community Outreach. I am the proud mom of two beautiful and smart girls, Eliana (4th) and Sami (1st), and am very excited to be a part of this year's PTO. I love traveling, reading and hanging with family/friends!! What I love most about Barnwell is the diversity the school has to offer, my girls being Colombian-Nigerian-Americans, makes them feel as if they belong! I love Barnwell and this community and look forward to doing some fun things this year!
Hi everyone! I am Shelby Peck, your co-VP Communications and Technology chair. I joined the PTO to help our hardworking teachers and staff provide an incredible experience for our children. My husband, Mike, and I have two daughters at Barnwell. Melody is in kindergarten, and Summer is in third grade. Before this, I was a room mom for each girl and led Barnival games for the last two years. My day job is leading Brand Marketing at the PGA TOUR Superstore. Yes, I love and like to play golf but unfortunately, I spend most of my time cleaning up after my little munchkins.
Hi everyone, this is my first year on the PTO board and I'm serving as co-VP of communications and technology. Kevin and I have two sons: Alex, who is in 1st grade at Barnwell, and Oliver, who is eager to become a Barnwell Bear in a few more years! We moved to Johns Creek last year after a long time in the DC area, and being part of the Barnwell community played a big role in our decision on where to settle down. During the day I work on digital investigations before turning my focus to become chauffeur, personal chef, and sparring partner for my boys! I am excited about keeping everyone informed on how we can work together to make this year special for our students, teachers, and staff!
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