President Elect - Megan Volpp

Megan Volpp has been surrounded by education her entire life. Growing up in Honolulu, she spent her formative years observing her mother as a school administrator. She learned the importance of creating a school community where parents, teachers and administrators work together to create the best possible environment for students to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. After spending every summer visiting her grandfather in Lincoln, she decided to attend the University of Nebraska after high school Answering the call to serve an ever-growing need for children entering our school systems from other parts of the globe, she continued her education and earned her Master’s in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language from Texas State University. She taught in Texas for several years before returning to Nebraska in 2015 to raise a family near family. To that end, she taught at Goodrich Middle School as an ESL teacher for 3 years before taking a break to raise her young family and volunteer. She and her husband, Jesse, have three kids. Austin is seven and will be entering first grade this fall at Wysong. Twins, Charlotte and Henry, are four and will be in preschool this year. In her spare time, she enjoys running, biking, photography, being outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends.
 
Past President - Jordin Gorka
 
This is Jordin’s third year on the PTO board. She first served as the Secretary for 2 years before taking on the President position. She and her husband Scott have three kids: Henley (3rd), Rocco (1st), and Sylvie (Age 4). Their family is just beginning their several-year journey through Wysong. Jordin works part-time as a nurse and spends the rest of her time as a stay-at-home mom. Her hobbies include watching sports (Go 49ers and Huskers!), playing with the kids, trying new recipes, attending kid's activities, and spending time with family and friends.
 

President Elect- Sarah Bisbee

Sarah is excited to join the PTO this year after being part of the Wysong community for the last few years. Sarah and her husband Jack lived in Chicago for eight years, but moved back to Lincoln 10 years ago to be closer to family. They have two boys at Wysong, Harrison (3rd grade) and Warren (Kindergarten). Sarah is an Account Director at Swanson Russell and in her free time loves to explore Lincoln with her kids, travel, and spend time with friends.

 

Treasurer- Casey Fahrnbruch

This is Casey's first year as Treasurer.  He and his wife Sara have sons Wesley (3rd grade) and William (1st grade) as well as 2-year old daughter Ruthie that keep them on their toes.  Casey works at Spreetail on the company's taxes.  When not working, you'll find Casey watching any and all sports (especially the Huskers), getting outside, and shuttling the kids to their various activities.

 

Communications-Tyler Steenken

Tyler grew up in the huge “metropolis” of Wisner, NE, and stayed in Lincoln (which still seems like a big small town) after attending UNL, where he met his wife, Anslee. They have three children, Harper (5th grade), Finn (3rd grade), and Leni (turning 3 in December).  Tyler has worked at Cole Information since college, where he helps small businesses across the country with marketing. His hobbies include Husker everything, sharing funny memes (which you may see on the PTO FB page once in a while), evening fire pits on the patio, and anything yard game-related, in particular the new neighborhood favorite of Kan Jam!

 

Marketing-Kali Schoettger

 

Kali has loved becoming involved in the Wysong PTO last school year, and being able to see first hand the hard work and dedication the teachers and staff have for our kids! She and her husband Jared have two kids, ages 6 and 4, and as a family they love to travel, cheer for the Huskers, and head to the library or Zoo together. Jared is an orthodontist at Schoettger Orthodontics and Kali does online presence, events, and branding there as well. They're so excited for the next school year and all the fun planning we get to do!

 

Website-Misty Vandergriend

Misty is excited to join the PTO board to assist in the website. She was born and raised in Lincoln, NE so she always called Lincoln "home". Misty and her husband Chad have two boys at Wysong. Asher is in 4th grade and River will is in 1st. She works as the Marketing Manager for Telesis Inc. Her #1 hobby is traveling. You will also find her enjoying time with family and friends, working on never-ending house projects, watching Husker football and attending all the things, a.k.a. kids sporting events. :)

 

Volunteer Coordinator-Jessica Medved

Another new PTO position we added this year is the role of Volunteer Coordinator. Jessica Medved stepped into this position after being involved in our Family Fest Committee. Per Jes, "I grew up in Wisconsin, lived in Minnesota & taught high school English for 11 years, & am now a Husker! I love to read, spend time outside, & will be taking a new para position at Wysong this year! I have three busy kids that attend Wysong, & my husband (Jeremy, who is our PTO Sponsorship Board Member) and I look forward to serving together on the board. Go Wolves!"

 

Secretary-Luke Wallace

 

Sponsorship/Fundraising-Brian Bailey 

This is Brian’s first year joining the PTO Board to assist with Sponsorships and Fundraising.  Brian is an advocate for giving back to the community and excited to better support Wysong.  He and his wife Karrie have two children.  Addy, who loved her time at Wysong, is now a 7th grader at Moore Middle School.  Landon, is in 2nd grade and enjoying life!  We spend most of our time at youth sports, with family and friends, and cheering on the Huskers!

 

Teacher Representative-Joe Vrbicky

Teacher Representative- Natalie Sharp

Principal-Stephanie Drake