Mission Statement
The mission of the PTO is to enhance and support the educational experience at Swallow Union Elementary School, to develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, and to improve the environment at Swallow Union Elementary School through volunteer and financial support. Members include all parents and guardians of Swallow Union Elementary School students, plus all staff at Swallow Union Elementary School.
Executive Board
President
Chrissy McLane
I am excited to take on the role of SU PTO President again, having served in this role last year and as the Vice President for a few years prior. I have been volunteering since my daughter started at Swallow Union in 2018, first serving as a Box Top Coordinator, room parent, and assisting with various events. I work full-time as an auditor and enjoy golfing, skiing, and boating. My daughter has moved on to middle school and my son is excited to be entering 3rd grade. We moved here from the bustling city of Quincy in 2015, and couldn't be happier to have found a lifelong home in this quaint little town. I'm thrilled to contribute to the great sense of community this school supports, and am constantly impressed by the volunteers that make SU great.
Chrissy McLane
I am excited to take on the role of SU PTO President again, having served in this role last year and as the Vice President for a few years prior. I have been volunteering since my daughter started at Swallow Union in 2018, first serving as a Box Top Coordinator, room parent, and assisting with various events. I work full-time as an auditor and enjoy golfing, skiing, and boating. My daughter has moved on to middle school and my son is excited to be entering 3rd grade. We moved here from the bustling city of Quincy in 2015, and couldn't be happier to have found a lifelong home in this quaint little town. I'm thrilled to contribute to the great sense of community this school supports, and am constantly impressed by the volunteers that make SU great.
Vice-President
Kristina Gannon
I am excited to be a part of the SU PTO board this year! Since my daughter entered kindergarten five years ago, I have been active in the school as a room parent, have volunteered at several PTO events and have been the coordinator for the Winter Store for the last four years. While my daughter has moved on to middle school, my son will be in the 3rd grade this year. I am a part-time physical therapist at Lowell General Hospital, but most of the time you can find me in the car on the way to the dance studio or baseball field! My family and I love Swallow Union and its community and I am happy to now have a larger role in creating such a special environment.
Kristina Gannon
I am excited to be a part of the SU PTO board this year! Since my daughter entered kindergarten five years ago, I have been active in the school as a room parent, have volunteered at several PTO events and have been the coordinator for the Winter Store for the last four years. While my daughter has moved on to middle school, my son will be in the 3rd grade this year. I am a part-time physical therapist at Lowell General Hospital, but most of the time you can find me in the car on the way to the dance studio or baseball field! My family and I love Swallow Union and its community and I am happy to now have a larger role in creating such a special environment.
Treasurer
Tim DiNicola
My name is Tim DiNicola and my wife Julie and I moved to Dunstable in 2014. This year we'll have two kids at Swallow Union. Miles in second grade and Anne starting first. I got involved with the PTO and various school activities last year and I'm happy to serve as Treasurer for the PTO this year. I am also Treasurer of the Cub Scouts Pack 28. I work in Corporate finance as a Controller and when I get some free time I really enjoy spending time outdoors, especially on the water kayaking or paddle boarding. We all love to ride bikes, work in the garden and cook together. I am really looking forward to this upcoming year as the family gets more involved with SU.
Tim DiNicola
My name is Tim DiNicola and my wife Julie and I moved to Dunstable in 2014. This year we'll have two kids at Swallow Union. Miles in second grade and Anne starting first. I got involved with the PTO and various school activities last year and I'm happy to serve as Treasurer for the PTO this year. I am also Treasurer of the Cub Scouts Pack 28. I work in Corporate finance as a Controller and when I get some free time I really enjoy spending time outdoors, especially on the water kayaking or paddle boarding. We all love to ride bikes, work in the garden and cook together. I am really looking forward to this upcoming year as the family gets more involved with SU.
Secretary/Clerk
Carron DeGrass
My name is Carron DeGrass and my family and I moved to Dunstable in 2022 from the north suburbs of Chicago. After taking some time to settle in, I'm ready to get to work at Swallow Union. I have three kids in the district: a son in 10th grade, a daughter in 7th grade and then my youngest son in 4th grade. I'm also a new board member for the Groton Dunstable Education Foundation and in my free time I enjoy walking the streets of Dunstable, reading and knitting. Swallow Union has been such a welcoming school and I'm looking forward to helping make it a memorable year for the students.
Carron DeGrass
My name is Carron DeGrass and my family and I moved to Dunstable in 2022 from the north suburbs of Chicago. After taking some time to settle in, I'm ready to get to work at Swallow Union. I have three kids in the district: a son in 10th grade, a daughter in 7th grade and then my youngest son in 4th grade. I'm also a new board member for the Groton Dunstable Education Foundation and in my free time I enjoy walking the streets of Dunstable, reading and knitting. Swallow Union has been such a welcoming school and I'm looking forward to helping make it a memorable year for the students.
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Katie Martin
Hi! My name is Katie Martin and our family moved to Dunstable in 2017. We were immediately welcomed into the Swallow Union community. I have three boys, two in Swallow Union and one at the middle school. I wanted to get involved because I feel the support of the parents and volunteers are what make a school like Swallow Union so special. My husband and I run a family business together and when we have time, we enjoy being active, hiking the White Mountains and creating art. I look forward to helping create a fun and enriching school year for the kids!
Katie Martin
Hi! My name is Katie Martin and our family moved to Dunstable in 2017. We were immediately welcomed into the Swallow Union community. I have three boys, two in Swallow Union and one at the middle school. I wanted to get involved because I feel the support of the parents and volunteers are what make a school like Swallow Union so special. My husband and I run a family business together and when we have time, we enjoy being active, hiking the White Mountains and creating art. I look forward to helping create a fun and enriching school year for the kids!
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