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President: Mimi Vidal
Hi Bear Creek family! I have four boys. My oldest is finishing up his first year in the Navy in San Diego. My 19 yr old has a chronic illness but is a fun and positive kid to be around. Elliott is in the 8th grade at HMS and Ian is a third grader here at BCE. This is my 3rd year with the PTA board. I love PTA because it gives me an opportunity to know the teachers and advocate for my children and yours. When I’m not doing PTA, I’m working at AA as a flight attendant. I enjoy meeting parents and their kids. If you see me around, please say HI !
1st VP of Volunteer Coordination: Joey Argenbright
Hey Bear Creek, I’m Joey and this year I am serving as the 1st VP of Volunteers, a part of the Communication Crew and Silent Auction. My husband, John, and I have 3 kids, Jayson (3rd grade), Colby (Kinder) and Harley is 2. When we aren’t shuffling kids between baseball and dance class, we enjoy traveling whenever we can and hanging out with our extended family. You can usually find me hanging out on Facebook, Disney World, or anywhere that chips and queso are served.
2nd VP of Programs: Tracy Tigue
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3rd VP Fundraising Co-Chair: Leslie Bartel
Leslie has been a member of the BCES PTA for 4 years. She served as the membership chair for 2 years and is now serving as the 3rd VP of fundraising. She has a daughter (Annabelle Grace) in third grade, a son (Sean Ryan) in Kinder, and another son John Wyatt in preschool. Her husband Eric enjoys serving as a member of the Dads club. Leslie has a passion for making BCES the best it can be for all kiddos. She also enjoys running, crafting and serving in her church. She looks forward to another great year at Bear Creek.
Secretary: Amy Carroll
Hi all! I’m serving as secretary this year and on the silent auction committee. I have two kids at Bear Creek, Charlotte is in 3rd grade and Andrew is in Pre-K. I also attended Bear Creek as a kid and absolutely love the school! I work as a Senior Account Analyst for Optum.
Treasurer: Hinan Chagani
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Homeroom Parent Coordinator K-2: Matinka Dobreva
Hello! I currently have two kids at Bear Creek Elementary – Kindergarten and 3rd grade. We have loved everything about BCE! I enjoy volunteering at the school and watching the kids have fun. I am currently self employed and work as the CFO of our family real estate business. I have spent most of my career in finance and accounting. If you have any questions or would just like to say hello, let me know!
Homeroom Parent Coordinator 3-5: Lindsey Tyler-Lindsey
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Membership: Carolina Bustamonte de Ponce
My name is Carolina Poché, and I am membership chair for the Bear Creek PTA for the 2018-2019 school year. I am a mother of 3, a daughter who graduated from Bear Creek and 2 son’s who are currently in PreK and 2nd grade. I am a personal trainer and enjoy watching my boys play baseball. My husband and I have been married 9 years and love spending time together as a family.
Newsletter / Communication: Gay Ford
Hi! I’m currently raising my 2nd family at Bear Creek Elementary. I have one daughter who graduated from BCE more than 25 years ago. I now have a kindergartener and a 1st grader here. When I’m not chasing after them, I teach ‘English as a Second Language’ to adults at El Centro College in Dallas. I’m enjoying participating in my kids’ school activities. BCE PTA is a warm & friendly group!
Newsletter / Communication: Carrie Bilgere
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K-2 Rep: Summer Varcardipone
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3-5 Rep: Kelley Walker
This is my 10th year teaching at Bear Creek Elementary School. I have been a member of PTA since 2000. My passion is for all students to learn in my classroom. I enjoy being part of the PTA to help tie our school to our community!
Specials Rep: Jodi Lucas
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Principal: Bryan Calvert
My wife, Becca, and I have four awesome children. We have twin boys, Nathan and Jordan, that are in third grade this year and twin five year olds, Carson and Harper. When we aren’t at school we are busy with family, usually shuffling kids from one event to another. I consider it a huge honor to serve as principal of Bear Creek Elementary. Bear Creek is a fabulous school, with excellent teachers, excellent parents, and plenty of amazingly awesome students!
| Chairs | |
| Fall Festival | Erica Fisher, Carrie Bilgere |
| FF Silent Auction | Joey Argenbright, Lindsey Tyler, Amy Carroll |
| FF concessions | Summer Hahne |
| Boosterthon Committee | Carrie Bilgere, Mimi Vidal |
| Box Tops Chair | Jenny Royal |
| Teacher Luncheon | Miana Johnson |
| Teacher Appreciation Co-Chair | Ginger Penn, Jodi Douris |
| Dad’s Club | Todd Walker, Mark Bilgere |
| Trunk or Treat | Tamika Wray |
| School Dance | Sign me up! |
| Healthy Lifestyles | Shea Parker |
| Diversity Council | Sharika Jha |
| Cookie & Milk with Santa | Sign me up! |
| Field Day | Sign me up! |
| Talent Show | Sign me up! |
| Special Programs | Shezeen Ally |
| Spirit Night | Shea Parker |
| School Supplies | Stacey Yearian |
| Adopt A Staff | Will Wright |
| Audit Committee | Sign me up! |