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Parent Community: PALS

When you first receive the diagnosis that your child has a learning difference, you may feel as if your world is spinning, knocking you off your feet. All your hopes and expectations for your child now seem to have questions marks following them; you may suddenly feel very alone.

But, at The Lab School, there’s an immediate language and a culture around this place that helps transform the whole family.

"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

It is a relief to move from feeling alone to feeling understood, and that is the one of the main goals of The Parents Association of The Lab School (PALS). PALS purpose is to foster cooperation and community spirit among parents, administration, faculty, staff, trustees, and students, to promote understanding among parents concerning the school's objectives, and to enable parents to be of service to the school.

PALS Leadership 2023-2024

Executive Committee

PALS Headshot
Lab Parent

Jen Miller

  • Upper School Division Representative
PALS Headshot
Jen Miller
  • Upper School Division Representative
Lab Parent
Stefanie Firestone
Lab Parent

Stefanie Firestone

  • Middle School Division Representative
Stefanie Firestone
Stefanie Firestone
  • Middle School Division Representative
Lab Parent
Shadonna Maes
Lab Parent

Shadonna Maes

  • Lower School Division Representative
Shadonna Maes
Shadonna Maes
  • Lower School Division Representative
Lab Parent

Committee Chairs

Lab Parent

Tina Schneider

  • Outdoor Adventure Chair
Tina Schneider
  • Outdoor Adventure Chair
Lab Parent
Lab Parent

Leigh Dameron

  • Book Fair Chair
Leigh Dameron
  • Book Fair Chair
Lab Parent
Melanie Barton
Lab Parent

Melanie Barton

  • Chili Cook Off/Bingo Night Co-Chair
Melanie Barton
Melanie Barton
  • Chili Cook Off/Bingo Night Co-Chair
Lab Parent
PALS
Lab Parent

Emily Strulson

  • Chili Cook Off/Bingo Night Co-Chair
PALS
Emily Strulson
  • Chili Cook Off/Bingo Night Co-Chair
Lab Parent
Pam Gully
Lab Parent

Pam Gully

  • Buddy Family Co-Chair
Pam Gully
Pam Gully
  • Buddy Family Co-Chair
Lab Parent
Lab Parent

Aggie Schwark

  • Buddy Family Co-Chair
Aggie Schwark
  • Buddy Family Co-Chair
Lab Parent