We Welcome All Families Into Deer Park’s Community
Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is composed of a group of parents, teachers, and staff members who work together to promote the well-being and academic success of the students.
We are a non-profit organization that is run by volunteers who devote their time and resources to organizing events, fundraisers, and educational programs that benefit the school community.
The PTA also serves as a liaison between parents and the school administration, providing a platform for open communication and collaboration towards achieving the common goal of ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education in a supportive environment.
To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children;
To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise, protect and prepare their children;
To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this state.
To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school community and place of worship.
To raise the standards of home life.
To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.
To bring into closer reason the home and the school that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.
To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, social and spiritual education.
The children’s education is the first priority. Deer Park Elementary is here to foster the development of responsible, productive citizens and promote healthy living and environmental awareness In support of that philosophy, Deer Park administration and PTA agree that Deer Park Elementary School will focus on letting the children learn, the teachers teach and promoting parental and community involvement in the educational process.
National & Florida Standards
To fulfill our mission and purpose we follow the established National PTA and Florida PTA guidelines.
Additional Resources:
PTA Advocacy

In my personal life I am a mom to Wyatt and stepmom to Kylie. Wyatt is rising 3rd grader in the Dual Language Program at Deer Park. And Kylie, formerly a Deer Park Ranger, is now an incoming freshman at Sickles.
I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and attended Purdue University (Boiler Up!). I graduated with a degree in management and served in the US Army as a cryptologic linguist. It was while being stationed at Fort Bliss, TX that I met my husband, Josh Coxwell. Our family is fairly new to the area, having moved to Tampa in 2019. I currently work for a foodservice company based in Oldsmar and Josh is a licensed residential contractor. We love the area and the schools.
In my free time, I love spending time with the family and our rescue dog, Penny. I also enjoy running, an iced coffee, and a good mystery novel. I am looking forward to serving on the PTA board again this year to help support all the families, learners, and staff at Deer Park!
Let’s level up our learning!
president@deerparkpta.org

I became a stay-at-home mom when Lee was born, and prior to that worked with individuals with Autism; first as a behavior therapist, and then as a high school teacher. With both girls in school, I wanted to get back out there, so last fall I reentered the working world as a Para in the PreK program here at Deer Park. And starting this year I am the teacher of the PreK 3 class! I love to craft, and you’ll often find my Cricut creations around at various PTA events. I also love camping, sports (Go Niners!), Bravo and everything Disney. And, I love animals, so rounding out our family is our dog Teddy, and our two cats Bella and Pumpkin.

treasurer@deerparkpta.org

I’m a Mom of 2 boys (an incoming 2nd grader & 7th grader) with my college sweetheart, Peter. Time sure does fly! I’ve been a stay-at-home Mom for 12 years but have recently obtained my real estate license. I have loved having the time to volunteer regularly the last 2 years – it’s incredibly rewarding! We have a rescue pup who just turned 3 and is the best addition to our family – also my shadow :) I love traveling with my family, wine nights with my girlfriends, and shopping solo with a Starbucks in my hand. Heaven!

it@deerparkpta.org

We absolutely love going to Rays game, Lightning games and doing all the fun Florida things like trips to Disney and the beach! If you know me, you know my absolute love of dresses (especially ones with puff sleeves). I’m so looking forward to getting to know all of our amazing Volunteers and very excited to help support all of the families, kids and staff at Deer Park!
Our little family started in Chicago, but we proudly call Tampa our home since moving here in May 2020. This will be our 4th school year at Deer Park (PreK-4, K, 1, and now 2!) and it has been nothing short of amazing! During the day, I am a project manager in the software and association management industry. By night I turn into a proud, dual-language soccer mom who cheers my son both on and off the field as he continues to “golazo” both his schoolwork and teamwork each week as a goalkeeper and field player on the Tampa Bay United U8 Junior Academy.
As a family we love all things sports, outdoors and spending time with our family and friends. I am looking forward to being an active member this coming year to help support all the families, kids, and staff at Deer Park!
ese@deerparkpta.org

I was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to the Tampa area in High School. I graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a Bachelors in Economics and an MBA. I met my husband Michael in Naples, but we relocated back to this area in 2015. My son will be 1st grade and my daughter is starting VPK. I work in Pharmaceutical Compliance, but we love going to Gator games, cheering on the Lightning, and spending all of our free time at the beach.
secretary@deerparkpta.org

Prior to becoming involved in DPE PTA, I served as a volunteer guardian ad Litem for Hillsborough County for 16 years. It was such a rewarding experience to see children in the dependency care system achieve permanency. Every child deserves a loving family and seeing my cases end happy made me feel extremely happy and content. If I’m not at work or spending time at a fun new restaurant, you’ll find me at the horse barn watching Elliot excel on the verticals and the flats course. Little did I know I’d become a horse mom too (and no, we don’t own a horse 🙃).
I am excited to start this school year and serve our school community. We have great things in store for our school and we are eager to meet the needs of each of our students.
I’m a Certified Public Accountant and work full time as the Director of Accounting of Evolve Vacation Rental Network. I spent most of my 20+ years accounting career as an auditor in one of the largest global public accounting firm, Grant Thorton.
I’m also on the Sickles High School Chorus Boosters Board and assistant lead for the American Heritage Girls Troop FL 0147. We enjoy going to the theme parks, painting, swimming, camping and thinking of new business ideas.

I was formerly the VP of Volunteers, VP of Programs & I’m proud to serve as the 5th Grade Chair & Yearbook Chair this year… I look forward to making this year extra special for our graduating class & creating lasting memories for everyone! I have many years ahead at Deer Park & I am thrilled to continue volunteering to ensure our school is the best it can be for all our children, teachers, staff & families!
5thGrade@deerparkpta.org
Yearbook@deerparkpta.org

hospitality@deerparkpta.org

communications@deerparkpta.org

I am looking forward to many more years of volunteering and bringing all my energy and excitement into this school year for our children, families, and staff at Deer Park Elementary.
waysandmeans@deerparkpta.org

I was born and raised inner city of Chicago and graduated from Northern Illinois University. After graduating, I enrolled in ActOne studios – where I went in with a dream of becoming an actor but came out with my now husband Kip Russell. I worked in the recruiting/advertising/software industry for many few years but two years after having my daughter I realized I needed more flexibility to be present in her life. So, I turned in my sales manager card and put on my Licensed Realtor stilettos with super present wife and mom badge.
Our family is fairly new, having moved to Tampa in 2021. We are still learning a lot about the city but are so excited to be apart of the DPE community.
In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends, going to church, watching movies, hanging by the pool or taking a boat out on the water. I also enjoy traveling, watching standup comedy and hosting Christmas parties. I am looking forward to being an active member this coming year to help support all the families, kids, and staff at Deer Park!
volunteers_c1@deerparkpta.org

5thgrade_c1@deerparkpta.org