About Us
The Westgate PSO couldn't do what it does without your help! We're a group of volunteers and we welcome you to lend your voice and experience, help out at an event, raise funds, organize new activities...however and at whatever level you can be involved, we value your contributions. Plus, it's a great way to engage and connect with Westgate staff, families and community! You can read our official mission and bylaws below, but you'll get the best sense of who we are by checking out past Newsletters to get a sense of what we're doing, getting involved, and meeting our board (below).
Mission & Bylaws
Our Mission is to provide enriching experiences that promote curiosity, creativity, and growth in our students. We strive to promote equal opportunity, while embracing cultural diversity, to create a strong community of parents, staff and students within the walls of Westgate.
The PSO's most recent Bylaws were approved at the October 2019 meeting.
| Bylaws-09.2019.pdf |
PSO Board
We're always looking for new members to join the Board. Please contact us if you're interested!
Co-Chairs
Marisa De Lisle
Marisa De Lisle is the current Co-Chair and has two children who have attended Westgate. Marisa and her family have loved every aspect of the school, especially the community that has developed over the past 6 years. During the 2020/2021 school year the children will be homeschooling, so they will be taking a slight pause from the Westgate community. They expect to be back at Westgate the following year. Marisa and her husband, Jason, own a small business Shoreline. Outside of work and volunteering at the school, Marisa enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, boating, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
Marisa De Lisle is the current Co-Chair and has two children who have attended Westgate. Marisa and her family have loved every aspect of the school, especially the community that has developed over the past 6 years. During the 2020/2021 school year the children will be homeschooling, so they will be taking a slight pause from the Westgate community. They expect to be back at Westgate the following year. Marisa and her husband, Jason, own a small business Shoreline. Outside of work and volunteering at the school, Marisa enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, boating, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.
Christin Ngy
I have been a parent at Westgate since 2014. My oldest, Ava went here in 3rd and 4th grade before heading to the Challenge Program and is now a freshman. My youngest, Camren has been at Westgate since Kindergarten and she is going to be in fifth grade. I have been the picture day coordinator, art docent, volunteered in the classrooms, helped at numerous events and have been the lead for the yearbook for the past three years. Outside of Westgate I am a soccer coach with my husband. As a family we enjoy traveling, sports and games. This upcoming school year is going to look very different but as a community we will remain dedicated to supporting our teachers and kids wherever we can.
I have been a parent at Westgate since 2014. My oldest, Ava went here in 3rd and 4th grade before heading to the Challenge Program and is now a freshman. My youngest, Camren has been at Westgate since Kindergarten and she is going to be in fifth grade. I have been the picture day coordinator, art docent, volunteered in the classrooms, helped at numerous events and have been the lead for the yearbook for the past three years. Outside of Westgate I am a soccer coach with my husband. As a family we enjoy traveling, sports and games. This upcoming school year is going to look very different but as a community we will remain dedicated to supporting our teachers and kids wherever we can.
Treasurer
Liz Erickson
I’m a stay at home mom to a 2nd grader, 4.5 year old and one year old. We have been at Westgate the last two years. We will be doing WAVA this year but will be returning to Westgate next year for 3rd grade and Kindergarten. We also have two dogs and two cats keeping us super busy. I love our Westgate family and hope to find creative ways to support our staff and students in this unique year of learning.
I’m a stay at home mom to a 2nd grader, 4.5 year old and one year old. We have been at Westgate the last two years. We will be doing WAVA this year but will be returning to Westgate next year for 3rd grade and Kindergarten. We also have two dogs and two cats keeping us super busy. I love our Westgate family and hope to find creative ways to support our staff and students in this unique year of learning.
Fundraising Chair
Tara Blake
This is my second year as the Fundraising Chair and my 6th year as a Westgate parent. I am a stay-at-home mom to three girls and many pets. We moved to the area 5 years ago and fell in love with the community and area. I currently have one student at Westgate. She is in 5th grade and has been a student there since Kindergarten. I have two other students in the district. My oldest attended from 4th - 6th grade and is now a student at Mountlake Terrace High School in 9th grade, in the STEM program. The other attended from 1st - 4th, and is in 6th grade and her second year at Terrace Park Elementary in the Highly Capable Program. I have been volunteering in schools since my oldest was in Kindergarten so going on my 10th year. I love volunteering and getting to know the kids and staff and look forward to the challenges this year may bring.
This is my second year as the Fundraising Chair and my 6th year as a Westgate parent. I am a stay-at-home mom to three girls and many pets. We moved to the area 5 years ago and fell in love with the community and area. I currently have one student at Westgate. She is in 5th grade and has been a student there since Kindergarten. I have two other students in the district. My oldest attended from 4th - 6th grade and is now a student at Mountlake Terrace High School in 9th grade, in the STEM program. The other attended from 1st - 4th, and is in 6th grade and her second year at Terrace Park Elementary in the Highly Capable Program. I have been volunteering in schools since my oldest was in Kindergarten so going on my 10th year. I love volunteering and getting to know the kids and staff and look forward to the challenges this year may bring.
Enrichment Chair
Selina Gillespie
The Gillespies moved to Edmonds in 2013 and have two students at Westgate: Noa (6th grade) and Holden (3rd grade). When they're not at school or work they're almost always playing, coaching or watching one of the many sports they're involved in. This is Selina's second year as PSO Enrichment chair at Westgate Elementary. Please feel free to email her if you have any ideas or questions about after school enrichment: selinagillespie@gmail.com.
The Gillespies moved to Edmonds in 2013 and have two students at Westgate: Noa (6th grade) and Holden (3rd grade). When they're not at school or work they're almost always playing, coaching or watching one of the many sports they're involved in. This is Selina's second year as PSO Enrichment chair at Westgate Elementary. Please feel free to email her if you have any ideas or questions about after school enrichment: selinagillespie@gmail.com.
Secretary
Laurie Ganberg
I’m the parent of a 3rd grader and have been volunteering as the PSO Secretary since she started Kindergarten at Westgate. In my work life, I'm a clinical social worker in private practice and have been thankful to be involved with and contribute to the Westgate community in this way. I'm at all the meetings, so please say hello!
I’m the parent of a 3rd grader and have been volunteering as the PSO Secretary since she started Kindergarten at Westgate. In my work life, I'm a clinical social worker in private practice and have been thankful to be involved with and contribute to the Westgate community in this way. I'm at all the meetings, so please say hello!