PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2026-2027
Jackie Freeburger
President
Kids: Christopher (4th ) and Emily (1st)
Other Job(s): Music & AVID Teacher/Coordinator at Ridgely Middle School
In my free time I like to: build stuff (woodworking, Legos, whatever I can get my hands on), watch the Ravens & the Orioles, and coach my kids' sports teams
Fun Fact: I grew up in this neighborhood and went to RMS (where I now teach)!
Erin Barnaba
Financial Secretary
Kids: Conner (4th), Audrey (3rd) & Alice (pre-TES)
Other Job(s): Nurse
In my free time I like to: I enjoy traveling and getting outside for a good walk.
Fun Fact: I've been to over 20 countries, and lived in Australia for 5 months
Rachel Grimes
VP of Volunteers
Kids: Luke (4th)
Other Job(s): Special Educator (Elementary) with Baltimore County
In my free time I like to: spend time with family, read, exercise, watch tv, and just be outside
Fun Fact: I love adventures and visiting places I’ve never been.
Brandon Kleeman
Treasurer
Kids: Max (5th) & Paige (2nd)
Other Job(s): CPA for SC&H Group
In my free time I like to: watch the ravens, orioles, terps; play basketball
Fun fact: I'm ambidextrous
Lacey Goodman
VP of Events
Kids: Charlie (3rd grade)
Other Job(s): I own a local small design firm called Dunkirk Designs. We specialize in the design and production of custom invitations, party favors, gifts, etc.
In my free time I like to: Listen to music, go to the beach, spend time with family.
Fun fact: I was on Wheel of Fortune!
Thomas Valdez
VP of Fundraising
Kids: Sarah (1st grade)
Other Job(s): Head of product development for an energy company
In my free time I like to: Travel
Fun fact: I've developed a few items which operate on Mars!
Erica Zeiler
Recording Secretary
Kids: Nico Klekner (6th) &
Julian Klekner (2nd)
Other Job(s): Environmental scientist for consulting company
In my free time I like to: spend time with my family, enjoying nature and exploring new places
Fun fact: I love to cook! Food is my love language :)
Kate Gill
VP of Communications
Kids: Colin (3rd) and Owen (6th)
Other Job(s): Director of Marketing and Communications in the financial industry
In my free time I like to: draw and paint, entertain, spend time with my family, and be on the beach.
Fun fact: I grew up in Frederick County and taught country dancing lessons as a teen.