Welcome to the Canyon Rim Elementary PTA Page
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BONNI BEVERIDGE
My name is Bonni Beveridge and I would like to continue my position as Canyon Rim PTA Board President. I was the vice president for two years before becoming the current president. I enjoy dedicating my time to the PTA to help support our students, teachers and school. I currently have a fourth grader and a first grader at Canyon Rim and I am also an active volunteer in their classrooms. I work as a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines and in my free time I enjoy professional and college sports, gardening, hiking, yoga, camping, boating, and endless travel adventures around the world.
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DANIELLE BIELA
My name is Danielle and I am a stay at home mom of two. I have a little guy in kinder prep and my daughter is in first grade. Before becoming a mom I was an Event Director for a high end restaurant in San Francisco. I have planned events that range in size from 10-250 people. I've planned events for the Golden State Warriors, George Clooney's Casamigos launch and several former US Presidents. I enjoy exploring Arizona hiking trails with my family and some good BBQ on the weekends. I am passionate about my children and want to give them the best school experience possible. This is my first year running for a board position. I organized the purchase and install of the volleyball net as a PTA member and hope to continue to give my time and efforts to the school as VP of the PTA.
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ELLIE RUST
Hello Canyon Rim Families, My name is Ellie, and I am excited to be part of the Canyon Rim community! I currently have a Kindergartener and a second grader at Canyon Rim, along with two high school students in the district. I work as a paraprofessional in the ESAP program at Boulder Creek Elementary and am pursuing my BA in Elementary Education. As an organized person, I find that skill invaluable in my role as the current secretary for the Canyon Rim PTA. I bring with me years of experience in building a strong PTA at my children’s previous school in Utah, where I also served as secretary for two years. I am deeply dedicated to advocating for children and passionate about supporting them in reaching their full potential. I look forward to working with all of you to make the 2025-2026 school year at Canyon Rim the best it can be! Thank you for your support, Ellie
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JEN PACKER
Hello! My name is Jen Packer, and I am a proud mom to four wonderful children—ages 8, 6, 4, and 2—who are currently in third grade, kindergarten, and preschool. Being actively involved in their education is incredibly important to me, and I love volunteering in their classrooms each week. Our family has been truly blessed by the incredible teachers and staff at Canyon Rim, and I would love the opportunity to give back by serving as Treasurer on the PTA Board next year and contributing to the school that has given so much to our family. I would be honored to help manage the PTA's finances and ensure that resources are used effectively to benefit our students, teachers, and school programs. I have experience in financial management for a law firm. I bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep appreciation for accuracy and accountability. I enjoy problem-solving, learning new things, and working collaboratively to support our school community. When I'm not busy chasing after my kids, I run an Etsy shop where I create and sell digital prints, combining my love for creativity with entrepreneurship. I also have a passion for home improvement projects, building, and creating. Thanks to our four kids and three adorable dogs, our household is full of energy. I love winding down with family movie nights, a good TV show, and games with friends.
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SAMANTHA THURBER
My name is Samantha Thurber. I’ve served one year as the VP of Fundraising already. I am a former public elementary school teacher with several years teaching at title one schools. I have 2 kids at Canyon Rim, and I am passionate about raising money to open up more opportunities for our school community.
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LANA MURPHY
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SARA NEVES
Hello! My name is Sara Neves and I'm the current VP of Marketing on the Canyon Rim PTA board this year. I'd like to run for re-election this year, combining the duties of the VP of Publicity and the VP of Marketing positions into one. I would like to combine the two positions to make all marketing material uniform and informative. Currently, I am in charge of the PTA website, banners and flyers. By combining the two positions, I would add running the PTA social media to my duties. I have experience in social media marketing and feel I would be a great asset to the board. I have two students at CRE, a 1st grader and a 3rd grader. I have enjoyed serving on the board this year and would love to continue serving our school. Thank you for your time and consideration!