Meet Your 2025-2026 PTO Board Members

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Sarah Hartman - President

Hi Hawk Families!
My name is Sarah. My husband and I are originally from Chicago and moved to Arizona in 2019. Fast forward six years, and our son Harrison is now starting 1st grade! This is my first year serving as PTO President, and I’m so excited to support our amazing school community. One of the things I love most about HTA is the incredible staff who make all the magic happen. You’ll often find me in the library helping out or wherever I’m needed on campus. When I’m not at school, I’m usually at home reading with my two fur babies, Rizzo and Finn, or being silently judged by our bearded dragon, Oscar. We truly believe Gilbert is one of the best places to raise a family. It’s the small things that make a big impact in shaping the next generation, and I’m so grateful to be part of this wonderful community.
Looking forward to a great year together!

Bethany Utley - Vice President

Hi Hawk Families, I’m Bethany, your PTO Vice President. My husband’s name is Josh, we have 1 daughter, Harlow, and she is in 1st grade at HTA.  I am originally from Washington State, but I moved to Arizona in 2012.  We currently live in Gilbert and love being an active part of our community.   I have been employed for 13 years at the Pinal County Superior Court as a Judicial Assistant.  Outside of work, we enjoy watching Harlow Dance and cheering her on at every opportunity.   We love camping, traveling, and spending time with our family and friends. I’m very excited about all the fun events that we have planned this year, it’s going to be great!

Kristen Lawson - Treasurer

My name is Kristen, and I have lived in AZ with my husband Brad since 2014 after moving here from the east coast. We moved to Gilbert with our two children in 2022 and have loved becoming part of this community and especially the HTA community!

Sara Anderson - Secretary

Hi Hawk families!  My name is Sara, and I am excited to serve as your PTO secretary for the 2025/2026 school year!  This will be my sixth year as an HTA parent, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of our school’s amazing PTO team.  I am originally from Southern California and moved here with my husband and kids in 2020.  We are proud to be Arizonans and love our local community.  My daughter Hannah will be in fifth grade, and my son Luke will be going into third grade.  In my free time, I enjoy running and spending time with my family and friends.  I’m looking forward to the fun events we have planned, it’s going to be a great year!



COMMITTEE LEADERS

Marissa Gonzales - Teacher Liaison

My name is Marissa Gonzales, and I teach 2nd grade at the best school ever, HTA! I am one of the teacher liaisons for our PTO. I have taught at HTA for 7 years and can't imagine a better place to be. When not at school, I enjoy shopping, relaxing, Pilates, and working on school projects. I am excited to work alongside our PTO and to have a great school year! 

Nicole Payne - Teacher Liaison

Hey Hawks! My name is Nicole Payne, and I teach 2nd grade and LOVE my job! On any given day, if you walk into my classroom, you will see small humans doing amazing things, challenging themselves, making new friends, and having fun! I have two kiddos of my own, Hallie and Spencer. Both live in the East Valley, and I am so lucky we see each other often. HTA has the best community of families, and our PTO takes wonderful care of our staff and students. I look forward to acting as one of our teacher liaisons this year!

Trisha Arthurs - Spirit Night Coordinator

I am excited to serve as the Spirit Night Coordinator for another year. I am originally from Ohio, but have lived here in Gilbert for over 20 years now. I have two sons that attend HTA, Zachary is in 5th grade and Zander is going in to 4th grade and we love HTA! When my husband Nate, and I are not serving our clients of our Insurance Agency - The Arthurs Agency, we enjoy traveling, anything sports (lots of hockey & karate) traveling in our motorhome, spending time with our friends and family, or you can catch me focusing on my passion, teaching or partaking in yoga or fitness classes. I am so honored and excited to be part of the PTO team once again and looking forward to another amazing year.

Melissa Stadler - Art Masterpiece Coordinator

Hello Hawk families! My name is Melissa Stalder and I will serve as the Art Masterpiece Coordinator for the third year. I am originally from Missouri and have spent almost 15 years as a Pediatric Registered Nurse. I moved to Arizona in 2015 with my husband Kyle. Our sons, Owen (6th grade) and Blake (4th grade) are proud HTA students. I enjoy volunteering at our school and being a part of this amazing community. You can also find me spending time with family and friends, traveling, hiking, attending sporting events & crafting. I look forward to another great year of participation in Art Masterpiece in the classroom. Be smart, do art! 

Marissa Sanders - Teacher Hospitality Coordinator

My name is Marissa Sanders, and I will serve as the Teacher Hospitality Coordinator this year! My husband and I are Arizona natives, and we truly take pride in growing up in Gilbert and raising our kids (Julianna- 4th grade and Joey- 1st grade) in this beautiful town. We love being a part of the HTA community. GO HAWKS! 

Jen Lawrence - Digital Content Coordinator

Hi, Hawks! I’m thrilled to serve as the Digital Content Coordinator for the 2025/2026 school year! My son Cameron is in 2nd grade, and my son Tyler is in Kindergarten. Growing up in Lake Havasu, my husband Hank and I have lived in Arizona most of our lives and made Gilbert our home in 2018. I enjoy reading, running, and hosting our friends and family. I’m looking forward to a great year ahead!

Alicia Ogolla - Student Engagement Coordinator

Hi! I’m Alicia (Ali), and I’m honored to serve as the Student Engagement Lead for the 2025–2026 school year. Our family moved from Texas four years ago, and while I miss the Lone Star State, Arizona’s sunshine has truly won me over.

Professionally, I manage projects in the innovative world of cancer diagnostics—a role that keeps me inspired every day. I’m also a passionate patient advocate for Lipedema, rare diseases, and cancer genetic testing, driven by a firm belief that knowledge is power in the journey toward better healthcare and informed choices.

Outside of work, I’m a jack of many trades who thrives on adventure and connection—whether I’m completing a home improvement project, traveling, swimming, crafting, cooking, or planning celebrations that bring people together. I also find joy in fellowshipping with people and giving back to our HTA community through PTO initiatives and the Art Masterpiece program. Supporting students and helping HTA shine is a privilege I hold close to heart.

If you see me around campus, please don’t be shy—come say hello! I’d love to meet you.

 

Interested in Joining the PTO?

We’re always looking for parents to volunteer for events and join the team.

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If you’d like to learn about other opportunities to get involved, email us at pto.hta@gmail.com