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2026-2027 Leadership Board
Sydney Ross
President
Sydney is a Little Rock native and a proud graduate of the University of Arkansas — Woo Pig! She has been an active member of the Forest Park PTA, previously serving as Welcoming Chair, Room Mom for multiple years, and volunteering on numerous committees, including Art in the Park and Field Day. Her energy and dedication have made a lasting impact on our school community.
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Sydney is the proud mom of four Rangers, all attending Forest Park for the second year in a row! Keep an eye out for the Ross boys in 5th grade, 3rd grade, 1st grade, and kindergarten. We're so excited to have Sydney heading up this year's PTA Board and appreciate all she does to make Forest Park such a special place.
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Contact Information:
president@forestparkptalr.com​​​​​​
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Kelsey Sandvall
President-Elect
Kelsey has been a dedicated member of the Forest Park PTA, serving in several leadership roles over the years, including Building & Grounds Chair, Fun Run Chair, and last year's Events Chair. She has served as a Room Mom and also enjoys volunteering her time each week as a tutor, supporting students and making a meaningful impact in our school.
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Kelsey is the proud parent of a recent 2026 Ranger graduate as well as three current Rangers — a 5th grader, 3rd grader, and a 1st Grader! We're thrilled to have her serving in this role this year and know her leadership, passion, and commitment to Forest Park will continue to make a lasting impact on our school community.​​​​​​​​
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Hannah Bone is a North Little Rock native and looks forward to serving in this important role this year. She will help keep the PTA running smoothly by maintaining meeting records, supporting board communications, and ensuring our school stays organized throughout the school year. Hannah has been an active volunteer at Forest Park for several years, serving as a Room Parent and helping with the Pass the Plaid uniform drive.
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Outside of school, Hannah works part-time as an attorney. She is the proud mom of a 1st grade Ranger and a 4th grade Ranger and enjoys being actively involved in their school experience and in our Forest Park community.​​​​​​​
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Megan Lorge
Treasurer
Megan is a native of Stuttgart and a graduate of the University of Arkansas and the UAMS College of Pharmacy. She has been an active member of the Forest Park community, previously serving as Fun Run Chair and as a Room Mom, and is always willing to jump in and lend a helping hand wherever it's needed.
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Megan is the proud parent of two Rangers—a Kindergartener and a 3rd grader. We're excited to have her serving as this year's PTA Treasurer. Her attention to detail, dedication, and heart for Forest Park make her a wonderful addition to the executive board, and we know she'll do a fantastic job in this important role.​​​​​​​​
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Kelley's a proud Arkansan, growing up in Wynne and graduating from Hendrix College. She spent 15 years working in the nonprofit world before deciding to step back and focus on her two girls while they're still little! She's been active in our Forest Park PTA, previously serving as Fun Run Chair and Room Parent.
She's proud of the welcoming, enriching community Forest Park provides for our students and hopes to contribute to it this year in her roles as Outreach Chair and Treasurer-Elect, while also being part of Room Mom teams for her own two Rangers - a Kindergartener and a 3rd Grader. Our PTA is truly impressive and special, and Kelley's honored to be a part of it!
Kristin brings years of experience to this role as she previously served as the Forest Park ROOTS Garden Educator. She also teaches the 2nd Grade at Forest Park. We are thrilled to have her talents and love for all things gardening that she brings to this important role. She is an active presence at our school and we know that it will look its very best with her care and attention.
Kristin is also active in the Girl Scouts program, and has three children, including a daughter who is a current 5th grade Ranger.
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Kami Coleman
Communications Chair
Kami is a native of Dardanelle and has served the PTA in a variety of roles over her seven years at Forest Park, including Secretary, Room Parent, and now this year's Room Parent Coordinator. Outside of school, she works in the banking industry and has a passion for communications, news, and marketing.
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Her fourth year in this role, she's the one behind all things Forest Park — from social media and e-Blasts to the Student Directory and more. If it helps keep our school community informed, connected, and engaged, chances are Kami has a hand in it! She is the proud boy mom of a new Pre-K Ranger and a recent 2026 Forest Park graduate who was last year's Student Council President!​​​​​
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Ruthie is a Little Rock native and is proud to serve in this role in her ninth year as a Forest Park parent. A former elementary school teacher with eight years of classroom experience, Ruthie brings a passion for education and student enrichment to the PTA.
She has previously served as Welcoming Chair and Room Parent Coordinator and is now dedicated to providing engaging and enriching after-school opportunities for Forest Park students this year. Ruthie has two daughters who are Ranger graduates and a son in 2nd grade.
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Frances Mitchell
Fundraising Chair
Frances is a Little Rock native and proud Forest Park alum along with her husband. She is a long-time educator, having previously taught at the elementary level. She is heading up this very important arm of our PTA again this year, which allows us to fund special activities and provide needed resources for the school.
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Frances has proudly served in many capacities at our school over the years including Treasurer, Welcoming Committee, Southern Supper Chair, and Space Camp Chair while also helping with substituting and tutoring duties. She is the proud parent of two daughters, one a Ranger graduate, and the other a current 4th grader.​​​​​​
Sarah Gibson
Hospitality Chair
Sarah is a native of Little Rock and a proud alumna of local public schools including Pulaski Heights Middle, Central High, and our very own Forest Park. She previously taught elementary school for six years and has been actively engaged over the last several years serving as a Room Parent, Fun Run Chair and on the Hospitality and Welcoming Committees.
Sarah is the parent of two Rangers, one in 4th grade and the other in 1st grade. Looking forward to her second year in this role, she is excited to continue to coordinate all the ways our PTA ensures that our faculty and staff feel appreciated and loved throughout the school year. ​​​​​
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Becca Perin
Inclusion Chair
Becca is originally from Dallas but is proud to call Little Rock home. She is a pediatrician at Arkansas Children's Hospital and is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive community where every Forest Park family feels connected and supported.
Becca is the proud mom of two Rangers -- a 4th grader and a 1st grader. We're grateful to have her leading this PTA committee for a second year and know she'll continue to bring thoughtful leadership and dedication to this important role.
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Jamie Collins
Welcoming Chair
Jamie is passionate about helping every family feel welcome and connected at Forest Park. A lifelong Little Rock resident and proud public school graduate, she attended Fulbright Elementary, Forest Heights Middle School, and Central High School.
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Jamie works as a pharmacist on an occasional basis but currently spends most of her time with her children and volunteering at Forest Park. She has served as a Room Parent for the past two years, was a member of the Fun Run Committee, and co-chaired Grandparents Day last year.
She is the proud mom of a 1st Grade Ranger and future Ranger and looks forward to helping new and returning families feel at home in the Forest Park community.
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