Who We Are

Our Fairmount Elementary PTA

Whether you're brand-new to Fairmount or you've been part of our flock for years — welcome.

We're the parents, guardians, and staff who make the extras happen around here: the events, the classroom supplies, the garden, the teacher lunches, the celebrations your kids will remember.

 

All of it runs on volunteers. All of it is funded by our community. And there's no minimum commitment to be part of it — some families give an hour a year, some give an hour a week, and both matter. If you care about this school, you already belong here. 💙

What We Do

Every dollar we raise goes back into this school. Membership dues and fundraising do different jobs — here's where both land.

 

We fund learning. The Book Cart and early literacy support, classroom technology, field trips, the Learning Garden, and the Campbell-Deane Scholarship for a Fairmount alum — plus math tools and curricular supports our teachers ask for.
We fundraise for the big stuff. Our events and campaigns fund capital projects the school budget can't cover — a new playground, technology and security upgrades, shade structures, and picnic tables. These stay long after our kids move on.
We take care of our teachers and staff. Staff Appreciation Week, staff meals, a stocked staff fridge, annual staff t-shirts, and the teacher wishlist — where teachers tell us what their classrooms need, and we fill it. The little things that let them know we see how hard they work.
We bring families together. The Back to School Bash, our 5K and Fun Run, the Talent Show, Books with the Birds, and Fuel the Firebirds, our fall parent social — plus classroom parties and the 5th grade send-off.
We bring programs to Fairmount. After-school enrichments and Garden Club come to Fairmount because the PTA goes out and gets them — we find the providers, handle scheduling and sign-ups, and families pay per session.
We're good neighbors. For over fifty years, Fairmount students have shared the joy and wonder of the holidays with the residents of Mountain Vista Senior Living Community. We also support a sister school here in Jeffco. We'd love to do more for Golden — if you have an idea for how our students could show up for this community, tell us.
We advocate for kids. As a member unit of Jeffco PTA, Colorado PTA, and National PTA, we're part of the largest child advocacy association in the country.

Become a Member

Joining is the simplest way to back this school. Dues are modest, they support our programs here at Fairmount plus state and national advocacy, and they give you a vote on how our PTA runs.

And to be clear — being a member doesn't obligate you to volunteer for anything. Plenty of our members simply join, and that alone helps.

 

Join the PTA

Come to a Meeting

Every Fairmount family is welcome at our PTA meetings — members and non-members alike. Members carry the vote, but anyone can come, listen, ask questions, and weigh in on what happens at our school. Come once to see what it's like. There's no commitment attached.

 

Can't make it? We post minutes after every meeting so you can catch up on anything you missed.

 

Meeting DatesMeeting Minutes

Meet the 2026–2027 Board

Our board is organized into an Executive Board of elected officers and an Ancillary Board of coordinators who lead our programs, events, and outreach.

A quick note on how our board works. Our board members don't run our programs and events — the volunteers do. Every program below is led by its own coordinator and committee, and the listed board member is their liaison: the person who brings their needs to the board, helps clear roadblocks, and ensures they have what they need to succeed.

Executive Board

Pamela O'Connor
Pamela O'Connor
President

Sets the vision for the year and keeps the whole PTA team pointed the same direction.

president@fairmountpta.org

Team President

 

Campbell-Deane Scholarship5th Grade Celebration
Olivia Morales
Olivia Morales
Vice President

Runs our volunteer calendar and helps families find a spot that fits. Your first stop if you'd like to get involved.

vp@fairmountpta.org

Chris Kruse
Chris Kruse
2nd Vice President

Principal, Fairmount Elementary.

Jen Brozovich
Jen Brozovich
2nd Vice President

Assistant Principal, Fairmount Elementary.

Jamie Emmons
Jamie Emmons
Secretary

Keeps our meetings and PTA calendar running and ensures minutes are posted.

secretary@fairmountpta.org

Team Secretary

 

IT & Website
Lauren Collins
Lauren Collins
Co-Treasurer

Shares our budget, reporting, and reimbursements with Molly.

treasurer@fairmountpta.org

Team Treasurers

 

Grant Writer
Molly Brochocki
Molly Brochocki
Co-Treasurer

Shares our budget, reporting, and reimbursements with Lauren.

treasurer@fairmountpta.org

Ancillary Board

Andrea Garbee
Andrea Garbee
Classroom + Educational Support

Connects the volunteers behind our classrooms, teachers, and gardens to the board — and helps them get what they need.

classroomsupport@fairmountpta.org

Team C&E Support

 

Book CartEduKitGarden ClubTower GardenHospitalitySummer LearningRoom ParentsGrade Level CoordinatorsTeacher Appreciation
Courtney Furmanski
Courtney Furmanski
Membership + Outreach

Keeps our membership, marketing, and outreach volunteers connected to the board and to each other.

membership@fairmountpta.org

Team M&O

 

Social MediaBulletin BoardSpirit WearMountain Vista Holiday ProjectYearbook
Shannon Carmichael
Shannon Carmichael
Community Engagement

Backs up the volunteers behind our community events, from the Bash in September to Fit Fest in the spring.

engagement@fairmountpta.org

Team Engagement

 

Back to School BashFit Fun ClubGirls on the RunTalent ShowFuel the FirebirdsFit Fest & 5KOutside Enrichments
Jennell Verow
Jennell Verow
Business Partnerships

Supports our fundraising volunteers and keeps our business partners connected to the school.

sponsors@fairmountpta.org

Team Partnerships

 

Community RewardsRestaurant + Event NightsBooks with the BirdsSilent AuctionSilent Auction committee

Our Coordinators

Behind every program listed above is a parent or staff volunteer who makes it run — Book Cart, EduKit, the Garden, Teacher Appreciation, Fit Fest, the Talent Show, and a dozen more. Nearly sixty families pitch in across our teams, and they're the reason any of this happens.

 

A few of those roles are open right now, and we'd love to fill them.

 

See open positions →

Get Involved

Interested in an open role, or just want to pitch in where you can? We'd love to hear from you. No experience necessary — every one of these jobs comes with someone who's done it before and will show you the ropes.

Reach out to Olivia Morales, our Vice President, at vp@fairmountpta.org.

 

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Tell Us What You'd Love to See

The Firebird Wish Wall is where families share ideas for Fairmount — a new event, something you'd like to help with, or just what's working and what could be better. We read every one and answer honestly, including when something belongs to the school rather than the PTA.

 

Visit the Wish Wall →

Contact the PTA

Have a question, an idea, or something you'd like to see change? Each board member's email is listed with their name above — reach out to whoever is closest to what you need. Not sure who that is? Email president@fairmountpta.org and we'll point you the right way.

 

For website or technical issues, email it@fairmountpta.org.

 

Going through a hard stretch? Our Angel Fund quietly helps Fairmount families in need. Stop by the front office — no forms, no questions.

Our PTA Affiliation

Colorado PTA's vision: Every child's potential is a reality.

Colorado PTA's mission: To make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Every Child. One Voice.

 

As the nation's largest volunteer child advocacy association, the Parent-Teacher Association reminds our country of its obligations to children. It gives parents and families a powerful voice on behalf of every child and the tools to help their children succeed. For more information, visit PTA.org.

 

Fairmount Elementary PTA
15975 W. 50th Ave., Golden, CO 80403
Tax ID 84-1054300

 

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax-exempt under the group exemption held by PTA Colorado Congress.

 

Member of Jeffco PTA · Colorado PTA · National PTA