Our Mission
The Sunrise Elementary PFO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming school community where every student and family feels valued and supported. We strive to build meaningful partnerships between parents, faculty, and staff to create a learning environment that promotes equitable access to resources, opportunities, and education for all students.
Meet the team
2026-2027 Sunrise Elementary PFO team
DJ Roberts
President
Diane Standring
School Principal
Mrs. Porterfield
Teacher Liaison
Whitney Ford
Membership
Mercedes Arteche
Spirit Wear Coordinator
Leila Abuhijleh
Vice President
Susan Landon
Vice Principal
Mrs. Leazenby
Teacher Liaison
Megan McMillan
Events
Samantha D'Amico
Spirit Wear Coordinator
Lisa Myers
Treasurer
Travis Moreno
Consultant
Elicia Bennett
Faculty Appreciation
Jacob Ford
Student Engagement
Amy Shergill
Secretary
Katie Littlefield
Fundraising
Melanie Linnenbrink
Faculty Appreciation
Staci Moreno
Digital Engagement
Non-discrimination Policy
The Sunrise Elementary Parent Faculty Organization (PFO) is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment for all members of our school community. In accordance with federal, state, and local laws, and consistent with our values, the Sunrise Elementary PFO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This policy applies to all aspects of our organization’s operations, including but not limited to, participation in programs and activities, selection of volunteers and vendors, fundraising, and provision of services. We are dedicated to ensuring that every student and family feels valued, supported, and empowered to participate fully in our mission of strengthening the partnership between parents, faculty, and the school community.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we uphold these principles in alignment with our mission to promote equity, access, and a positive educational environment for all.