Lauren Pleiss – President

Lauren joined the CES PTO crew last year as Vice President, bringing with her a background in PR and a passion for creating memorable experiences. She thrives on building meaningful connections and loves finding creative ways to bring our school community together. Lauren’s favorite Cougar traditions include volunteering as a Room Parent, cheering on students at the Celebrate the Arts Talent Show, dancing the night away at school events, and making Teacher Appreciation Week extra special. She and her husband, Patrick, are parents to two outgoing boys—Clark, who’s in 3rd grade, and Klein, who will be starting Kindergarten this year. Lauren is excited to step into the role of President and continue strengthening the sense of community that makes our school so special.
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Suzanne Landers – Vice President

Allie Spencer – VP Communications

Allie is excited for her second year as Vice President of Communications, where she combines her love of writing with her dedication to building community at Cornelius Elementary. She enjoys keeping CES families informed through social media, newsletters, and PTO communications. Her daughter, Isla, is entering her last year at CES as a 5th grader, and her son, Quinn, is in 2nd grade. Before joining the PTO board, Allie served as a room parent and Book Fair Chair for three years. When she’s not volunteering at school, you’ll likely find her playing tennis at Jetton Park or spending time with her family. Contact Allie

Kate Curll – VP Partnerships

Jackie Davenport – Treasurer

Jackie moved to Cornelius from Boston in 2006 and met her husband Will, a native of North Carolina, in 2011. Jackie’s son Brandon is excited to be starting 3rd grade, while her daughter is starting 6th grade at Bailey Middle School. Jackie has been a room parent and is actively involved in the school community, enjoying supporting her children’s educational journey. She is excited for her second year as Treasurer and contribute to the school’s continued success. 

Rachel Noreika – Secretary