About the Executive Board

The PTA Executive Board members serve two-year terms and are elected by the general PTA membership each spring. The Gayton PTA welcomes and encourages all families to become involved and consider a leadership role.

Standing Procedures of the Gayton Elementary School PTA

Thank you to the outgoing Gayton PTA 2024-2026 Executive Board members!!

Jessica Dodson (President)

Erin Willis (VP of Programs)

Jenny Horn (VP of Membership)

Meet the Nominees for the 2026-2028 Executive Board Positions!

President: Erin Willis

My family and I are truly thankful to be a part of the Gayton family and I am honored to be the candidate for PTA President.

I have been a Gayton parent since 2019. I am mom to a Gayton graduate - Charlotte (6th), current Gator Benji (2nd) and rising Kindergartner Abby!! I am a graduate of Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) and have been actively involved in planning events and programs since college.

Since becoming a Gayton Parent, I have served as a room parent as well as chair for the 2023 Talent Show and student dances. I am currently the VP of Programs for the PTA Board and brought to life the theatre program at Gayton - we have performed Alice in Wonderland JR and Finding Nemo JR!

When I am not directing a show or planning an event at Gayton, I am working from home in Marketing and tackling (and then re-tackling) multiple DIY projects - there is always a half painted wall or ladder left out in the middle of my house :) Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your PTA President.

VP of Programs: Sarah Rogers

Hi! My name is Sarah Rogers, and I'm excited to be a candidate for VP of Programs. I'm a stay-at-home mom of four, three of whom are proud Gayton Gators. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, being creative, baking cookies, and tackling fun projects around the house and yard. I truly love the Gayton community and am grateful to now have the time and opportunity to become more involved through volunteering. I'm excited for the opportunity to contribute, connect with other families, and help support and create engaging programs that bring our students, families, and staff together.

VP of Membership: Jessica Allison

Hi Gayton families! I’m honored to be a candidate for the executive board of the PTA next year. My name is Jessica Allison and I am mom to Amelia (3rd grade) and bonus mom to Addison (1st grade) - both are amazing Gators who love their school! Also part of our family are my wonderful husband, Marc, and our two dogs, Pepper and Josie. Professionally, I work in digital product management, leading teams that build software to solve complex problems. I look forward to bringing those skills to support our school community and I can’t wait to connect with more Gayton families in this role. Thank you for this opportunity!