What is the CREST Parent Group?
CREST Parent Group (CPG) is a non-profit group under the umbrella of the Paradise Valley High School Parent Teacher Organization. We are dedicated to supporting CREST (Center for Research in Engineering, Science and Technology) students, faculty, administrators and parents and to enriching CREST students' high school education experience.
In the past, CPG:
- Supported CREST students in their travel to state and national competitions as part of HOSA and SkillsUSA
- Communicated with CREST parents on upcoming events and fundraisers
- Funded CREST teacher requests for professional development, equipment/facility needs and club supplies
- Recognized our CREST teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
- Hosted a banquet and cord ceremony for the graduating seniors
- Provided hospitality for CREST after school events
CREST Parent Group Board 2023-24
Executive Board
President - Melissa Schwartz
Vice President - Stacy Mendez
Secretary - Lisa Moore
Treasurer - William Ireton
Director of Communications - Rashmi Shah
Hospitality - Manasa Khandavalli
Fundraising -
Faculty Advisor, Committee Chairs & Volunteers
Faculty Advisor - STEM/CREST Coordinator - Pamela Fulk, M.Ed. NBCT
Senior Banquet Chair - Kristin Neugonbauer & Sarah Washler
Social media - Alex Luce
Carpool Chair - Yolanda Nussdorfer
T-Shirts/Merchandise - Melissa Schwartz
UPC Representative - Melissa Schwartz & Hara Dembowski
Track Representatives
Computer Science Track Rep - Alex Luce
Bio Science Track Rep - Imaculate Prince
Engineering Track Rep - Vivian Liu