About Us

Mission

Our mission is to support Whitaker Elementary School to enhance the community experience while improving academic outcomes.

We invite you to share your time, talents and financial contributions to help us build community, show staff appreciation, maintain and improve facilities, and much more

2025-2026 Circle Board

President: Anne Glenn
Vice President: Walker Jones
Treasurer: Stuart Barnhart
Assistant Treasurer: Brooks Jewett
Secretary: Christina Bennett
Fundraising: Jennifer Baker
Business Partners: Jane Duncan
Community Engagement: Lindsey King
Staff Hospitality: Kelin Hauslee and Katherine Collins
Student Support: Amy Yates
School Support: Claren Nunn and Sarah Bradshaw
Volunteer Coordinator: Katie Cross
Communications: Alisa O’Grady
Facilities: Whitney Byrd

History of the Circle of Commitment

2015: Whitaker Circle formed as an independent, non-profit and 501(c)(3) organization as a response to cutbacks in state funding & limitations imposed upon the PTA by-laws regarding what PTAs can fund. The organization is funded by individual donations, local businesses, company matches, and school events.
2021-2022: The Whitaker PTA and Circle of Commitment merged to have a unified approach for support, as well as a combined income.