Meet the APA PTSO Board
HEATHER FORD
APA-PTSO PRESIDENT FOR 2025-26
Heather is looking forward to another exciting year on the APA PTSO. Heather has served as a Project Graduation Chairperson since 2022 (when her daughter started at APA). She has continued to be an active participant in the PTSO events over the past three years. Heather is a mom of two girls - Sanae, who is a Senior Dance Major at APA (Class of 2026) and Zarie, who is a Freshman Dance Major at APA (Class of 2029).
In her professional life, Heather is an attorney and serves as Deputy Counsel of a school district.
Heather is enthusiastic about serving on the Board as the PTSO President!
VIOLET ESCURRA
Vice President
Hello my name is Violet Escurra, my daughter, Gabriela Decampos is a junior Dance Major at APA. I have been an active PTSO member for the past 2 years. I find incredible value in being of service to others. It has been an honor to serve and help the PTSO committee. I look forward to an amazing year ahead.
VANESA GARZON
Treasurer
Vanesa Garzon lives in Linden. She started her role as treasurer at UCVTS-APA in 2022-2023. Some of her duties include, managing funds, reports, budgets, and ensuring controls and audits. Vanesa is a fulltime working mom of two, including one APA Theater Major Antonella (class of 2026).
JACQUI LAMORTE
Corresponding Secretary
Jacqui LaMorte is the dedicated Secretary for the Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO) at UCVTS-APA, where she plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the organization’s initiatives. She is a busy working mom of four, including two APA Dance Majors, Olivia (Class of 2026) and Isabel (Class of 2028)
JULIA MIRANDA
Recording Secretary
Julia is looking forward to her first year on the PTSO Board. Her daughter, Kaitlyn, graduated from APA Dance program in 2023. Her other daughter, Lia, is a sophomore Dance major.
KAREN GOBERN
Board of Education Liaison
Karen is looking forward to her second year on the APA-PTSO Board as Board Liaison. Her daughter, Jordyn, is a dance major, APA Class of 2027. Along with her Board duties, Karen will continue her work as a Co-chair of Project Graduation Class of 2027 and Spiritwear Lead.
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