Union Park PTSA (UP PTSA), is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) service organization led by volunteer parents, with a membership-base of parents, teachers, and students of Union Park School.
Marissa is the President of the Union Park PTSA. She is an Arizona native and has lived in Phoenix or Tucson most of her life. Marissa and her husband, Keith, have 2 kids: Cason, a 4th grade Toro, and Teagan, a Future Toro. They also have 2 Jack Russells named Honey and Barney.
Marissa has working in Fundraising and Development for various healthcare networks since 2008 and is currently the Manager of Donor Relations at Phoenix Children’s. She looks forward to using the skills and knowledge she has gained throughout her career to serve Union Park and plan some exciting events and fundraisers for UP Families to enjoy.
In her spare time you can find her crafting with her Cricut, watching Real Housewives or listening to podcasts. Marissa looks forward to an exciting year ahead!
Kate and her husband Matt both grew up in northern Utah but have lived in the North Valley since 2005. They have two human children at Union Park, Sawyer, who is in 5th grade, Scarlett who is in 2nd, and a 9 year old French Bulldog named Watson.
Kate served the last two years on the Executive Board of Stepping Stones Preschool and is thrilled to be able to serve the Union Park family now that her kids are both at the same school! In her spare time, Kate loves to sing, spin, cook, read, attend live theatre, and laugh
Lindsay Siegel Beckman is the Vice President of Marketing for the Union Park PTSA. Her claim to fame at UP is having created our famous Tomas logo, mascot, and branding for Union Park. Lindsay is also co-owner of a local Phoenix creative and digital boutique advertising firm, Stoke Interactive with her husband Craig. She founded Stoke with her husband Craig back in 2008 in San Francisco and moved the company to Phoenix in 2012. She is excited to bring her expertise and experience in branding, social media, graphic design, and web development to help Union Park grow.
Lindsay has 2 daughters (a 5th-grade Toro named Aria and, 1st Grade Toro named Ella) and a house full of pets! In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, yoga, and enjoying life with her family and friends.
This is her 3rd term (5th year) as part of UPPTSA, and she’s looking forward to being a part of all the UPPTSA life.
Lisa grew up in Scottsdale and attended Horizon High School. She married her high school sweetheart Jeff and they have two kids in the Spanish Immersion program at Union Park, Liam (3rd grade) and Savannah (1st grade). They also have two dogs, Max and Maya, and a desert tortoise named Toby.
Lisa has always had a heart for kids and education. She graduated from Barrett Honors College at ASU and then got her M.Ed through NAU. She taught for several years as a 4th grade teacher and reading specialist and is currently a DVUSD substitute teacher. In her spare time she loves running, playing piano, reading, writing, and listening to British crime podcasts.
Lisa and her family love being part of Union Park!
Erin grew up in Findlay, OH, and moved to Phoenix, AZ with her husband Robert in 2008. They have one daughter, Maci (8 years old), who is part of the Spanish Immersion Program at Union Park.
Erin has worked in the National Security industry since 2006 and most recently as an Integrity Assurance Specialist for Peraton. Erin attended the University of Toledo, graduating with her Bachelor’s degree (2004) and Master’s degree (2007) in Criminal Justice.
In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering and spending time with her family, including her two fur babies Ruger and Kane. Erin is excited to be part of the UPPTSA board. Go Toros!
As PTSA members, we all have a passion to give back to our school and community in an effort to create the best environment for our children, staff and families. That passion brings us together as a team and an organization to create an avenue of ongoing support.
Leadership is the action of leading a group of people or an organization. Our goal of forming the PTSA is to do everything we can to help support our school – parents, students, teachers, staff, and the community. By getting involved in our school, we are getting involved with our own kids and community. We are working together to make this the best experience for everyone around us.
At the heart of it all, is the idea of our collective Toro Family. A community with a shared love for our school and all those who enter it. Fostering positive relationships and providing support and resources for each and every Toro Family member.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
– Helen Keller
We strive to create and develop an active community of individuals and families willing to work together for the greater good of our both our school and the larger community around us.
