Canterbury Parents' Association
Every Canterbury parent is a member Canterbury Parents’ Association (CPA). The CPA offers many ways to volunteer and become actively involved in the Canterbury community. Monthly CPA meetings are a good way to find out what’s happening on campus and to meet other parents. Meeting dates and times are announced in the weekly email newsletter, Chatter.
All meetings will be at 8am in Berry Hall with the exception of the May luncheon.
Save The Date
Canterbury's 2018 auction, The Roaring 20s, celebrates Canterbury's 25th school year. Save the date of Feb. 9, and plan to join us!
CPA Mission
Canterbury Parents' Association (CPA) is an organization that includes and represents all parents of Canterbury School. This organization exists to harness the energy and resources necessary to support the goals established by the Board of Trustees. The CPA is a cooperative and necessary link in the daily functioning of a private school. The mission is to further the educational excellence of our children by:
- providing a support system through service to students, parents, faculty, Board of Trustees and community
- facilitating communication among parents, faculty and Board of Trustees
- encouraging parental involvement and organizing work forces
- acting as a positive marketing influence engaging in fundraisers which improve the school life of our children
Volunteer Opportunities
Learn more about volunteer opportunities and sign up to help at the CPA volunteer website. CPA committees are listed on the left side of the screen on the home page. To learn more about a committee, click on the committee name, or call the committee chair. To sign up, just follow the instructions on the site. Visit the volunteer site throughout the year, as new opportunities and information are constantly added. There’s something for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.
2017-18 CPA Board
- President: Joanna Kirkland
- President-Elect: Adrienne Woods
- Past President: Allison Medley
- Secretary: Cameron Messick
- Treasurer: Liddy Hall
- Volunteer Coordinator: Jane Pope
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
- Altar Guild: Sara Cotrone, Jennifer Jorgenson, Lauren Spears
- Backpack Beginnings: Christi Womble
- Booster Club: Dara Albert, Sarah Harron, Sarah Kaplan
- Canterbury 5K: TBD
- Care Committee: Rhonda Wakefield
- Lower School Coordinator: Beth Heinzelmann
- Middle School Coordinator: Katie Hu
- Clerical: Mary Ann Hoffman
- Clothing Exchange: Tammy McElroy, Michelle Sharpe
- Fall Social: Heather Barber, Jacalyn White
- Fine Arts: Jenny Ragsdale
- Green Committee: Kate Stokely-Powell, Wayne Reich
- Hospitality: Beth Skains, Ashley Vartanian
- Hot Lunch: Marilee Ambro, Kelly McKee, Patty Richardson, Kelly Rose
- Innisbrook: Maggie Craven, Emily Murphy
- Library/Book Fair: Anna Lackey, Laura Lovvorn
- Passive Fundraising: Kelly Graves, Sarah Schoultz
- Skateland: Nicole Linney, Martha Newton
- Stone Soup: Kathy Neff, Billie Pope
- Student Families: Elizabeth Hall
- Auction: Barbara Baynes, Tricia Faircloth, Jane Pope, Julie Pyrtle
- Teacher Appreciation: Leigh Jones, Kitty Sydnor
CPA Meeting Dates
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend Canterbury Parents Association meetings. Find out how you can become involved in the life of our school!
Please contact CPA President Joanna Kirkland with any questions.
Meeting Dates 2017-2018
- September 12
- October 17
- November 14
- December - NO MEETING
- January 16
- February 13
- March 13
- April 10
- May TBD - luncheon and social meeting
All meetings will be at 8am in Berry Hall with the exception of the May luncheon.