FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kathryn Hobbs
Washington State PTA
(253) 214-7410
WASHINGTON STATE PTA CONGRATULATES
LAURA BAY AS NATIONAL PTA PRESIDENT
The
Washington native was installed during the 2015 National Convention
Tacoma,
WA (July 1, 2015):
Laura Bay was installed as the National PTA President at the June 2015 National
PTA convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. For the last two years, Bay has
served as National PTA President-elect. Prior to serving as President-elect,
Bay served a two-year term as Secretary-Treasurer and served on the national
PTA Board of Directors and on the finance and field service committees. From
2007-2009, Bay served on the organizational viability committee for National
PTA. As a passionate advocate for children’s issues and their education, she
believes that PTA is the organization that actively supports and engages
parents, teachers, and communities for children and their education.
“I had the distinct
pleasure of attending Laura’s installation as National PTA president,” states
Washington State President, Barbara Martin. “Her vision for focusing on health
and safety, education, and programs received overwhelming support. Washington
State PTA is very proud of Laura and wishes her much successes as she leads our
great association.”
Since entering her
son’s kindergarten classroom over two decades ago, Bay began dedicating herself
to PTA. Bay launched her PTA involvement in local, council, and regional
activities and served in a variety of roles. She was also an active parent at
each school building and at the district level, having served as a parent voice
at staff meetings and on budget committee.
Bay believes that the
power of PTA can be found with the diverse volunteers that share a passion to
engage parents, support their communities by voicing educational needs, health
and safety issues, and to cultivate leaders to advocate for children anytime
and anywhere.
While she led
Washington State PTA as the state president, 2007-2009, Bay was focused to
increase the leadership potential in all levels of PTA; Bay implemented the
pursuit of hiring a new executive director. Bay also led the Washington State
PTA in a collaboration with other organizations for the successful passage of
Engrossed House Joint Resolution (EHJR) 4204 – Simple Majority Initiative. Bay
was also able to provide testimony before state senate and house committees,
led a rally on the state capitol steps and immersed herself in a statewide PTA
campaign for the signing of HB 2261 (Basic Education Funding) with other
education-focused organizations.
Prior to serving as
Washington State President, Bay served on the Washington State PTA Board of
Directors for six years in various roles: region director, secretary, and
leadership director.
Bay and her husband,
Robert, reside in Poulsbo, Washington, where they enjoy time with their three
adult children: Andrew, Matthew, and Celeste. Bay was an educator for the
Bremerton School District and currently works in the district office as a
coordinator for assessment and instruction.
About Washington State PTA: The Washington State PTA was founded in 1905 by Abby Williams Hill
of Tacoma, an artist who saw the need for an organization to support
Washington's children. Thanks to her leadership and vision—and over 132,000
current members who have carried her vision forward—Washington State PTA has
been a leading voice for children in Washington for more than 106 years. To learn more about the Washington State PTA, please visit www.wastatepta.org.
1304 S. Fawcett Avenue,
Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 214-7410
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