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Parent Community: PALS

At Lab, we embrace learning differences as advantages. And, we help parents and caregivers do the same. After all, parents and caregivers deserve as much support and encouragement as their children do.  

"I know Lab families say this, and it's a cliche, but for us, Lab has truly been transformative for our son and for our whole family. It's been life-changing, really. We are a happy family again." - Lab School parent

The Parents Association of The Lab School (PALS) reminds parents of children with learning differences that they are not alone. PALS also works to foster collaboration and connection between parents, students, administrators, faculty, staff, and trustees in support of Lab’s mission and in support of the students that call Lab home. Together, we are working towards a world that embraces differences as extraordinary. 

PALS Grade Reps for 2025-2026:

  • Earth Dragon - Ariane Katz
  • Fire Dragon - Matt Indre
  • Frost Dragon - Kaitlin McGee
  • Night Dragon - Lydia Zakhari
  • Sky Dragon - Karolina Arias
  • Water Dragon - Dini Rao
  • 5th grade - Mary-Margaret Stacy
  • 6th grade - Erin French
  • 8th grade - Jessica Garcia Widra
  • 9th grade - Shannon McNamara
  • 11th grade - Jessica North Macie
  • 12th grade - Krista Engler

Committee Chairs

Lab Parent

Keely Wilson

  • Chili Cook Off/Bingo Night Chair
Keely Wilson
  • Chili Cook Off/Bingo Night Chair
Lab Parent
Lab Parent

Chrissy Kopple

  • Gala Co-Chair
Chrissy Kopple
  • Gala Co-Chair
Lab Parent
Lab Parent

Loren Wells

  • Gala Co-Chair
Loren Wells
  • Gala Co-Chair
Lab Parent