Building community
What is the Columbia Parent Association (CPA)?
The CPA is a volunteer team of parents and guardians who work together to support the mission of Columbia Elementary School.
As a registered 501(c)(3)non-profit association, we raise and spend funds to supplement school programs and organize volunteers to support teachers and provide enriching learning opportunities for Columbia students and families. The CPA works closely with our teachers and principal to ensure all students receive the best experience possible while attending Columbia.
Upcoming events
Meet The Board
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Michele Majors (she/her)
CPA Co-President
Michele has a Kindergartner, a 3rd grader, and a Columbia Graduate
“I love Columbia because not only do I know every single staff member, but I know most of the students as well - definitely every child in my kids’ grades! Not just their names and faces, but their personalities and interests. It is definitely a community where everyone is known and valued by so many”
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Caitlyn Sayler (she/her)
Co-President
Caitlyn has a 4th grader
“What I love most is the community, connection, and sense of belonging that caregivers and kids feel from being part of something so special. There’s truly something amazing about this community.”
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Becca Weathers (she/her)
Treasurer
Becca has a 1st grader and a 2nd grader
“My favorite part about Columbia is the strong parent community—how we look out for one another—and the way kids of all ages and grades treat each other with kindness and respect.”
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Amy Harman
Secretary
Amy has a 2nd grader and two Columbia graduates
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Jackie-Lou Breakey
Enrichment Coordinator
Jackie-Lou has a 4th grader and a Columbia graduate
“I appreciate the way our community shows up as a village. Each day on the way to school, kids and parents naturally connect, and that steady sense of togetherness always stands out to me.”
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Spencer Berger (she/her)
Technology Lead
Spencer has a 2nd grader and a 5th grader
“My favorite thing about Columbia is our amazing teachers and staff - I know each and every one of them! They all work so hard to make Columbia a welcoming and inclusive place.”
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Amanda Oliphant
Board Member At-Large
Amanda has a 4th grader
“I love volunteering at lunchtime. I get to hear lots of playground hot gossip, and I enjoy watching the kids grow in so many ways throughout the year.”