Meet Our Board

2022-2023

Angela Foster, PRESIDENT

I have a 2nd grader in the Challenge Program and a kindergartner in Maplewood, both boys. I grew up in Mukilteo and graduated from Seattle Pacific University in business. I’ve worked in advertising, sales, and marketing. I am currently a real estate agent and stay-at-home mom. I enjoy taking my kids to explore new places and letting them be involved in cooking and gardening despite the messes. As a family, we enjoy hiking, biking, beach time, and skiing. When not looking after the kids, I enjoy snowboarding, scuba diving, and traveling. Home school: Meadowdale Elementary.

OPEN BOARD POSITION, Co-PRESIDENT

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Cara Anderson-Ahrens, Vice President

I have a 4th grader in the Challenge Program. He started in 1st grade and has loved the friends he’s made. Ask me about how to access services for younger children and how to work with the school district to assess your child’s needs and support your family in everything from speech to emotional coaching. I am excited to serve as event coordinator and to encourage Hi-Cap parents to create a strong community within the Edmonds School District. My days are spent taking care of young children and families as the Executive Director for Fauntleroy Children’s Center, and my weekends are for enjoying hiking, biking, and kayaking in our beautiful outdoors. Home School: Terrace Park Elementary.

OPEN BOARD POSITION, Co-VICE PRESIDENT

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Christy Yun, Treasurer

I have a 4th grader (started in 1st grade) in the Challenge Program and a 5 year old in Preschool. Talk to me about Hi-Cap application process. I can also help with any questions on how to get more involved in the school. For the new families, I know how you feel - reach out with any questions! I am passionate about raising healthy and confident children. I love seeing kids grow and be an individual as they experience life and mature. Beyond school, I enjoy going on walks/hikes with my family, baking with my kids, playing the piano and golfing. Home School: Lynndale Elementary.

Jacqui Deelstra, secretary

I have a 2nd grader in the Challenge Program and a daughter in preschool. I am excited to support the CPA Board and happy to talk to any families considering the program. I’m a graduate of the University of Southern California and the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University. I’m lucky to have been able to live in and travel to Africa, Asia, and the Americas through my career in global health and development. I currently work with PATH, a Seattle-based global health organization. In my free time I enjoy gardening, hiking, taking the kids for a ride on my e-bike, and attending my kids’ sporting events. Home School: Sherwood Elementary.

Tooba rashid, BTMS Liaison

I have 3rd, 5th, and 7th grader in the Challenge Program. I am involved with planning family events and guest speakers to help parents connect with the school, other parents and families as well as enhance their knowledge on how to work successfully with their kids within the Program. Beyond school, I am a business owner with very active kids, involved in basketball, swimming, dance, tennis and golf. I am a graduate from Queen Mary and Westfield (University of London). 

Jill LEE, BTMS Liaison

I have a 7th grader in the Hi-Cap Program in Brier Terrace Middle School, and a 2nd grader in Sherwood Elementary, both boys. I am excited for this opportunity to serve as liaison and help better the connection between the families and BTMS. Born and raised in Taiwan, I am a graduate of Oregon State University (Go Beavers!) and had lived in Orange County, CA before relocating to Seattle in 2016. Beyond school, I own an import/export service business, and enjoy spending my weekends playing board games and exploring PNW outdoors with my family. Home School: Sherwood Elementary

Sumit Kumar, Communications Chair

I have a 2nd grader in Challenge Program and a pre-schooler (both boys) getting ready to join Kindergarten next year. I am excited to participate in the board and serve it’s communications needs. Home School: Oak Heights Elementary

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We can always use help on the Board - email us if you have students in the Challenge Program at Terrace Park or the Highly Capable Middle School Program at Brier Terrace and would like to get involved!

Board Meetings

CPA’s General Meetings will be held in November, February, and May.

In addition to quarterly General Meetings, the Board meets regularly throughout the year. Anyone is welcome to join us — if you would like to attend a Board meeting, please email us for meeting details.

To find out more about what is discussed at our meetings, you can view our previous Board meeting minutes >

About the Board Positions

The CPA Board consists of parent volunteers from the Highly Capable Programs. We invite anyone looking to get more involved at the school to join the CPA Board! We have the following positions available each year and can always use additional volunteers throughout the year.

Co-President Role

Two year term - learn the first year, take over the second. This position organizes and runs the board and general meetings, meets with school and district staff, oversees and/or handles marketing activities, and more.

Co-Vice President role

Two year term - learn the first year, take over the second. This position organizes and run all of our events including our summer park dates and potluck picnic, parent nights, grade specific events and any other events on the calendar!

Secretary role

Two year term. This position take notes at our board meetings and general meetings and sends thank you notes as needed.

Treasurer role

Two year term. This position develops the budget and tracks the budget, writes checks and deposits checks as needed, sends tax receipts, renews insurance, and more.

Middle School Liaison roles

7th and/or 8th grade representatives. This position meets with the Brier Terrace Middle School principal and communicates information specific for middle school back to the CPA and vice versa.