Your Name: Virginia Pennington
MoPTA Board of Managers Position: Regional Director
Involved in Board of Managers Since: 2020
What does your position do?: Assists local units and councils
Unit/Council, Region & Years Involved: Southwood Elementary, Raytown South Middle, Raytown Council, Three Trails Region
Why are you involved in PTA?: Because I believe in Public Education and desire the best education for my children and all children and the best way to make that happen is to be an advocate and PTA provides a way to do that.
Favorites:
Food/Drink: Cheesecake, Dr. Pepper
Season: Fall
Entertainment (Book, Movie, TV, Band, Music) Book: All the NCIS shows, All the Chicago Shows, Contemporary Christian Music, Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings, Anything Star Trek or Star Wars
Activities/Hobbies: Board Games/Puzzles, Reading
Quote: Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing’s going to get better it’s not – Dr. Seuss
More about you:
Describe yourself in 3-5 words: Leader, Trustworthy, Dependable, Organized
Healthy Living Tip: Stay active in whatever way you can
What makes you stand out?: I am extremely organized and detailed and have a great ability to streamline processes and make them more efficient
What are you learning this year?: The importance of being intentional in connecting with people and finding new ways to do that
What is a goal you have this year?: Be more active
What is a proud accomplishment?: I have been working hard in my job to streamline some processes and I am happy with the progress so far.