Executive Board Bios | 2024/25

President, Liz Fillmore

Hey There,

I am Liz Fillmore Garrett and I will be PTA President for the rest of the 23/24 school year. I was previously on the Executive Board working to recruit and support parent volunteers. I want to be of service in my community however I can and am grateful for this opportunity.                       

                                           

My partner Jonathan Garrett and I have lived in Mount Washington since August of 2006. He works as a video games programmer and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. We adopted Erin right after she was born in 2017. Erin is currently in the second grade and is enjoying learning new skills and spending time with her friends. I look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members, the parents and the teachers to build a learning community for all of us! 

Go Wolves! 

Sincerely

Liz

                 

 

1st VP—Communications, REGINA CABRERA

 
I'm Regina, parent of a second grander and kindergartener; I'm a marketing and communications strategist with a wide array of experience at SoCal performing art centers and educational institutions. I aim to streamline comms between the school, families, and teachers to make it less overwhelming and more effective for everyone. In my free time (ha!), I am a voracious reader, proficient houseplant hobbyist, and recovering trivia aficionado. 

2nd VP–SARAH ROTHBARD  

 

I'm the parent of a second grader (and two future Wolves) and excited to be helping the coordination of the many programs the PTA has a hand in providing to our wonderful students. When I'm not frantically trying to get to school before the bell, I'm at Cleland Park, working at Zócalo Public Square, walking around the neighborhood (though aspiring to run), and trying to cook or read. 
 
 

3rd VP Fundraising–SARA SIMMONDS

Howdy Mount Washington Wolves! My name is Sara Simmonds and I am mom

to Hazel Judd who is in 3rd grade this year. For the last two years I’ve been cheering on the PTA from the sidelines and I jumped at the chance to be involved this year. In my role as Fundraising Chair, I hope to create some great events for our school and community and bring in some funds. I have a background in production and events and a love for cooking, entertaining and being with family and friends. Let’s party!

 

4th VP–Volunteers, Christina Hochleitner

Hello Wolves, 

 

I am representing our PTA by encouraging volunteers for our school and ensuring parents are apprised of the school goings-on via communication through our room representatives. I am in awe at the level of engagement, support and creativity our community has shown during our past few years at Mt. Washington Elementary. 

 

My husband Josef and I have lived in Mt. Washington for 20 years. We have a third grader, Elise, who loves the school and loves to read. Chances are, if you drive up San Rafael, you have seen Elise and I walking to school. Our family enjoys reading, traveling, nature, camping and the great outdoors, in general. 

 

I look forward to helping you find the unique way in which you can put your skills to work as a volunteer for Mt. Washington students - it takes a village! 

 

With gratitude, 

Christina Hochleitner

treasurer, alex riguero 

Hi everyone! I am mom to two lovely little girls, Mei (a first grader) and Saoirse. Our family moved to Mount Washington in 2021 and we love the community, the hiking, and spying the occasional coyote chilling on a driveway. In my spare time, I'm a television production executive.  

 

membership chair, marta cross

 Hi! I'm Marta! Mom to a very curious and friendly third grader Maxwell and a new and rambunctious TK boy Miles. I'm an actress and writer married to a Jazz musician in a real life LALA land story. We feel so thankful to be a part of the Wolf pack here at Mount Washington and love our school. My goal is to help you feel welcome, included and a part of our wonderful community on the hill!

 

parlimentarian—angela vawter

Hi, all!  I've been an MWE parent since 2017. My daughter Josephine is a 3rd grader this year. I'm on staff at Occidental College (keepin' it local!). My husband Sean makes movies and TV and our older son Henry is a 7th grader. Days are busy with lots of activities between both kids. We all love the ocean and enjoy finding unique adventures in this amazing city of angels. I'm excited to serve the MWE community in this new role. Thanks for having me!