PAWS Executive Board (Parents Active with School)

The PAWS Executive Board consists of elected parent volunteers, the Head of Schools, a teacher representative and a LACS school board member. The PAWS exec board meets approximately four times a year to discuss and oversee some of the non-academic activities. PAWS exec Board membership is determined by the PAWS nominating committee and based on candidates’ willingness and eligibility to serve. All parents are members of PAWS and encouraged to attend open meetings. The date and times are listed in the PAWS calendar.

PAWS EXECUTIVE BOARD 2022-2023

YARI TOLENO
Children: Siena (7th), Angela (Kindergarten teacher, South San Francisco District)
Positions on PAWS: President (Yari), Member At-Large (Brian)

Why we enjoy serving on PAWS: We love to be active at LACS to help bring connection to the families and teachers. This is what makes our school so unique and special. PAWS is a small way for us to help our community grow together.

LEAH NICHOLS
Children: Evan (3rd), Clara (7th)
Position on PAWS: Vice-Preident, Head Room Parent, Past- President (2019-2022)
Why I enjoy serving on PAWS: I love to be active at LACS to help bring connection to the families and teachers. This is what makes our school so unique and special. PAWS is a small way for us to help our community grow together.

BETH STOCKUM
Children: Kaden (4th), Graham (1st)
Position on PAWS: Secretary
Why I enjoy serving on PAWS: Being on the PAWS board has been wonderful. It has given me a greater opportunity to meet and work with other parents from the community and feel like I’m more plugged in with the events that are happening for the school. Helping figure out how to best serve our school, teachers, students and parents has been a blessing. Plus we have fun together!

JENNIFER HENLEY
Children: Maddie (1st), Nicky (Preschool)
Position on PAWS: Communications
Why I enjoy serving on PAWS: I enjoy being a part of and contributing to the LACS community to support the growth of our school and students and faculty.

ELIZABETH ABAYA
Children: Xavier (4th), Kayla (Sophomore, Valley Chrisitan High School), Ashley (Junior, Pepperdine University)
Positions on PAWS: Hospitality
Why I enjoy serving on PAWS: The LACS community has played an influential role in our son’s growth for the past 3 years. Serving on the PAWS board allows me to give back and make a positive impact back to the LACS Community.

DAVID SEDANO
Children: Audrey (Kindergarten), David and Owen (Preschool)
Position on PAWS: Treasurer
Why I enjoy serving on PAWS: I desire to serve because I want the best for our children while they’re away from us and learning important skills. I endeavor to help them have a fulfilling and educational experience.

SOHI SOHN CHIEN
Children: Micah (3rd)
Position on PAWS: Member At-Large
Why I enjoy serving on PAWS: This is our 13th school year at LACS! We have been tremendously blessed by this community, and it’s a privilege to serve within it.

LUIZA ARUTYUNYAN
Children: Izabella (1st Grade), Alice (Kindergarten)
Position on PAWS: Volunteer Coordinator
Why I enjoy serving on PAWS: It’s great pleasure to be on PAWS board and to help in different activities of the school. I think it’s the best way to part of the community and to help in providing the better education and development for our children.

SAMUEL PAN
Position on PAWS: Teacher Representative

DAVID HUANG
Position on PAWS: Head of Schools