Edwin Rhodes Elementary PEP Club Board
2024-2025
President
Hi! My name is Teri Hargrove and I have the privilege of being your PEP Club President again this year. I was the PEP Club President from 2004-2009 and was Rhodes Office Manager from 2009-2020 when I retired. I have five adult children, four of which attended Rhodes and two grandsons, Lincoln who will be a 1st grader at Rhodes this year and Lennox (3 1/2). My daughter Jennifer is a 1st grade teacher and my daughter Stephanie is a substitute teacher here at Rhodes. I have been a part of Rhodes since before it was built, I guess you could say it’s in my blood. I love this school and am looking forward to another incredible year. I want you to know that all parents and staff are part of the PEP Club, and you are welcome to attend any of our monthly meetings. If you would like to get involved, please click on the “Get Involved” tab on our home page or email me anytime at Rhodespeppresident@gmail.com.
Vice President
Hello, my name is Rachel Halko and this will be my first year as the Vice President on the PEP Club Executive Board. I am a returning PEP Club member, as I have previously held the positions of Dean of Box Tops and Vice President of Community Relations. I have been a parent at Rhodes since 2014 and many of those years I have been my children’s University Parent. I enjoy volunteering at Rhodes as I love the educators and staff as well as the families! I have always believed that being an active participant in my children’s education, extra curriculars, as well as social experiences makes a world of difference when it comes to who they are and who they will become. Currently, I have twins (male and female) who will be 4th graders for the 2024-2025 school year. I am looking forward to the new opportunities and experiences that this school year holds!
VP of Fundraising
My name is Joanne Aquino. This is my 3rd year on PEP as VP of Fundraising! I am a full-time nurse and love to help whenever I can. I have one daughter, Ayla, and she’s in the 4th grade this year. I am excited for this new adventure and hope to meet you all soon! If you have any ideas for fundraising please email me at Rhodespepfundraiser@gmail.com I’d love to hear from you!
VP of Finance
My name is Marie and this is my 5th year as the Treasurer on Rhodes PEP Club. I look forward to another great year,
VP of Spirit Wear
Hi. My name is Traci Chun. This is my second year on PEP Club. I am a mom of two kiddos, Sofia who is in 3rd grade this year, and Ezra who is in Kindergarten. I have been volunteering in the classroom for the last 3 years and was a co-University Parent last year. I also work as a playground supervisor at Rhodes. I am looking forward to this year and seeing all of you and your students.
VP of Community Relations
Hi, my name is Charlie! This is my second year on PEP Club Board and I am the VP of Community Relations. My husband and I are the parents of three boys, all who attend Rhodes. I have volunteered at several schools for about 7 years. Most of my volunteer work has been teaching art and art history. I love encouraging people to be creative, to learn new talents, and practice their abilities. Please follow along with us on our social media platforms. (@rhodespepclub) I look forward to keeping everyone updated and informed the best I can!
Recording Secretary
Greetings, my name is Lisa Lawrence, and I have recently begun attending Pep Club meetings. I was keen on getting more involved, so I opted to serve as Secretary for our Rhodes Scholars this year. Additionally, I have two young daughters, one in 1st grade and the other in 3rd grade, and I am actively volunteering in their classrooms. As a working mother with dual degrees in IT and Mexican American Studies, I am always on the hunt for new family adventures and those cherished lazy days at home. Please feel free to introduce yourself if you see me around, or better yet, join our Pep Club meetings to explore all the exciting opportunities we offer.
Auditor
Hello! My name is Jeanette Phillips. This is my second year on the PEP Club Board as Auditor. I began to volunteer at Rhodes as University Parent and Art Masters Parent. I have an Associates Degree in Accounting and Liberal Arts from Chaffey College, and Bachelor Degree in Business from University of Redlands. I have worked in Finance for over 15 years. I have two boys attending Rhodes, Myles and Marcus. Looking forward to seeing you all throughout the school year!
Parliamentarian
Hello! My name is Lorena Galvan and this will be my first year on the PEP Club Board. I have 3 children. My two sons have both started and promoted out of Rhodes. They are now in college (GCU) and high school (Ayala). My youngest is my baby girl who will be a 3rd grader this year. I have a Bachelor’s degree from CSUF in Child and Adolescent studies and I have worked as a police dispatcher for the past 13 years. I am excited for the new school year and look forward to meeting you all.
Lead Historian
Hi! I'm Chloe Wong, mother of three - Amelia (9th), Victoria (7th) and Olivia (4th). You might have seen me taking pictures around campus or during school events. I love seeing happy faces of children and families which, by the way, are awesome for our Memory Book. So, thank you for helping us capture great memories for our Scholars. I also teach Art Masters and coach Odyssey of the Mind. These are two amazing programs that are supported by the school and kept alive by parent volunteers. My hope is that parents would continue the wonderful partnership with the staff and leadership at Rhodes who are committed to our children, community, and excellence. If you have the time, come, and help us. We would be very grateful for the much-needed support. Let's work together to provide another great year at Rhodes..
Dean of University Parents
Hi there! My name is Hannah Hernandez. Four years ago I had the opportunity of being University Parent for my son,. It was such a rewarding experience, I knew I wanted to be part of the Rhodes team in bigger way. So this is my 3rd year ss Dean of University Parents, I hope we can continue to create an environment of enthusiasm and positivity where our kids can thrive. I am a stay-at-home mom to a 3rd grader and 1st grader and have lived in Chino and the surrounding areas for 10 years and proud to be part of this wonderful community. As a family we enjoy all things outdoors and can be found hiking, camping, and discovering new and fun places. I am excited for the year and look forward to seeing all of you around campus.
Co-Dean of Art Masters
Hi! My name is Sarah Sanchez. I am Co-Dean of Art Masters. I am currently a stay-at-home mother to my three children- Scarlett (5th grade), Charles (3rd grade), and Lincoln (Kindergarten). Prior to having kids, I was a sixth-grade teacher. Fun fact: I have a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, where I created art curriculum for Kindergarteners! I’ve always had a passion for art, which drew me to this position! In previous years, I volunteered to teach art lessons in my children’s classrooms at Rhodes. I am looking forward to becoming more familiar with the program as Dean of Art Masters, and welcome anyone that would like to become involved!
Co-Dean of Art Masters
Hi! My name is Anissa Buccola and I will be the Co-Dean of Art Masters this year. I am a wife and stay-at-home mom to my 4 children, : Jeffrey in 7th, Daniel in 5th, Lauren in 3rd and Emily in 1st. I have always loved being involved in my kids' classrooms as an Art Master or University Parent but I'm so excited to finally be a member of our AMAZING Pep Club and take on this role. Art Master’s is a wonderful program that the Scholars truly love and I have found to be extremely rewarding. It would not exist without our wonderful parent volunteers, and I encourage any and all to become involved. Cheers to a fantastic school year ahead!
Dean of Book Fairs
Hi! My name is Hoda Aguirre and I have been on the PEP Club Board as Dean of Book Fairs for the last 6 years. I have 3 boys. Osiris who is in 7th grade, Dakarai who is in 5th grade and Khepri who is in 3rd grade. We love it here at Rhodes. I have been a stay-at-home mom for the past 8 years, but prior to that I was a nurse. I enjoy PEP Club and the feeling that I am somehow contributing to Rhodes and the community. I look forward to an amazing year.
Dean of Fundraising
Hello, my name is Sabrina Gonzalez! I am Dean of Fundraising and this is my 2nd year on the PEP Club Board. I love volunteering at Rhodes wherever I can as well as being a University Parent. I enjoy having the opportunity to spend more time with my only child Joel Jr. who will be starting 4th grade this year. It has also been such a great experience being part of this wonderful community and advise any parent thinking about volunteering to definitely make the time if possible. Every little bit helps to make the school better. I look forward to a great year!
Co-Dean of Outreach
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Hospitality
Hi, my name is Ivette Tello! This is my 3rd year on the PEP Club Board and I am Co-Dean of Outreach and Hospitality. I have two children. My daughter is in 7th grade and my son is in 4th grade. Volunteering in my kids classroom, school events, and as University Parent has been a rewarding experience. I am looking forward to a wonderful year full of events and activities families will enjoy. If you are interested in volunteering please don’t hesitate to click on the “Get Involved” tab on the front page of Rhodespepclub.com.
Co-Dean of Outreach/
Hospitality
Hi, my name is Diane Welch. This is my second year on the PEP Club Board as Co-Dean of Outreach/Hospitality. I am a mom of three boys. My oldest (19) attends University of LaVerne, my 17 year old attends Ayala High School and my youngest is a 4th grader here at Rhodes. I volunteer every chance I get whether in the community or here at school. I am excited for this new opportunity and looking forward to a great year.
Co-Dean of Family Fun Nights
My name is Gina Maldonado and I’m the one who loves to schedule our monthly Family Fun Nights.
I also work at Rhodes as a Paraprofessional in RSP. So, yes I’m always around! I have a Bachelors degree from CSU San Marcos in Liberal Studies, I have two children. Tony is in 3rd grade and Nayeli is a Freshman at Ayala High School. I have been on the PEP Club board since 2015, when my daughter was in kindergarten. I have also been a University Parent ever since then. I am also fluent in Spanish. I look forward to seeing you at some of our Family Fun Nights.
Co-Dean of Family Fun Nights
Hi, my name is Stephanie Perluss. I have attended PEP meetings for two years and I have also served on the School Site Council at Rhodes for two years. This will be my first year on the PEP Club Executive Board. My son will be in second grade this year. I am entering my 18th year as a high school teacher, so education runs through my bones. I have a Bachelors degree from Cal Poly Pomona as well as a Masters Degree from Claremont Graduate University. Being a part of the PEP Club has allowed me to take an active role in my son’s school community and get to know some of the other awesome parent volunteers at the same time. I encourage you to come to our meetings.
Co-Dean of Spirit Wear
Hi there! My name is Nicole Salazar and this is my first year on the PEP Club Board as Co-Dean of Spirit Wear. I am a mom to two boys, a second and fourth grader. Volunteering in my boys classroom, school events, and as Art Master parent has been such a rewarding experience. I also sub as an instructional aide, health tech and office clerk at Rhodes. When not on campus, I enjoy watching movies, creating art projects, photography, and spending quality time with my family. I am excited to serve as the Co-Dean of Spirit Wear for the 2024-2025 school year, and look forward to spreading school spirit among students, staff, and parents!
Co-Dean of Spirit Wear
Hi! My name is Valen Rocha and I’m a mother of two who followed my heart to start an I9 Sports franchise with my sister. This is my first year on the PEP Executive Board and my daughter’s 2nd year at Rhodes. When I’m not on the field cheering for young athletes, I enjoy spending quality time with my family and finding new ways to relax and do absolutely nothing. I look forward to seeing you around campus!
Co-Historian
HI my name is Jessica Shanahan. This is my first year being on the PEP Club Executive Board. I will be one of the Historians, I am really looking forward to it. I have three daughters, two of them go to school here and the other one is a toddler. I'm also a part of the Mini Truck Car scene. I'm the historian for that club as well. I love taking pictures and I've been doing photography for about 10 years with vehicles and now I look forward to taking pictures of all of you at our events.
Co-Historian
Hi! My name is Victoria Monterroso. I recently retired from 14 years of doing taxes to be a stay-at-home mom to my two beautiful girls (Isabella 7, Layla 4). I have enjoyed being a University Parent the past 2 years, so I’m excited for the opportunity to be a part of the PEP Club Board for the first time. I have always enjoyed photography and capturing the special moments of growing kiddos. They are only this young for such a short time, so I enjoy looking back on pictures. I’m excited to be a part of capturing those moments for Rhodes and the families that attend. Looking forward to meeting you all!