2023-2024 PTO Executive Board
2023-2024 PTO OFFICERS
Erin Lospenuso
President &
Social Media Chair
Hi! My family & I moved to Indian Land in the mid 20-21 school year. We’re from Staten Island, N.Y. My husband Keith & I have C.J. in 4th grade and Lillian in 3rd grade! Keith loves coaching flag football in Lancaster & Waxhaw and I love help leading Daisy/Brownie Troop 3435 on Doby’s Bridge along with coaching softball. I’m thrilled to expand & utilize our PTO social media presence this year & beyond! Follow VWES PTO on all platforms!
Beth Harwell
Vice President &
Fundraising Chair
Hi! I have been in the South Charlotte area since 2006. My husband, Bryan, and I have a 3rd grader, Greyden, and a Kindergartener, Carsen at VWES. I also help in the classroom as a Room Mom. I am the Program Director for two insurance training companys and my husband’s business, ACE Improvements. I love being involved in my community and my children’s activities.
Danielle Giudice
Treasurer &
Spirit Rock Chair
Hi! My name is Danielle Giudice and I currently serve as Treasurer for the PTO. I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 10 years and we have 3 kids; a son in 4th grade, a son in 1st grade, and a daughter who is 3. Originally from New York, we moved down to South Carolina at the end of 2020. I have been working in banking for almost 15 years. Currently, I work as a Policy Manager at a bank. I love spending time making memories with my family. I have enjoyed being able to meet people and help with events at the school through the PTO.
Nicole Novack
Hospitality
Hi! My family and I moved here from Chicago in 2021. My husband, Brad, and I have two children. Payton is a first grader at VWES, and Colton attends preschool. We love being outdoors. In our free time, we can be found exploring new parks, fishing, swimming, or on the baseball field. I’m passionate about being involved in my kid's schools and excited for this year's PTO events.
2023-2024 PTO Committee Chairs
Brittany Harmon
Student Events
Hello! My name is Brittany Harmon and I’m the mom to a 4th grader, 1st grader, and preschooler. My husband and I are originally from Maryland, but lived in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida before moving to South Carolina in 2021. We love exploring new places and doing family fun activities. I’ve enjoyed volunteering at school events in the past and I’m excited for the upcoming year!
Lauren Clevenger
Community Business Partner
My name is Lauren Clevenger. By day I am a recruiter for Atrium Health. We are a blended family of 5! Three of our boys go to Indian land schools. Grayson first grade, Corbin 7th grade, Cruze 12th grade! Where does the time go?? We are a very busy crew but when we find free time we enjoy some music bingo! I look forward to contributing to VWES!
Josie Bashford
Membership
Hi! My family and I moved to Indian Land from Colorado in 2019. My husband and I are originally from Idaho. We have an upcoming 2nd grader named Ellie and a preschooler named Rory. He will be joining VWES in 2024/2025 school year! We love exploring this side of the country and the surrounding beaches by camping and hiking. I'm currently coaching soccer through Lancaster Rec. I'm looking forward to volunteering with the school this year!
Yasmin Gallagher
Room Parent
Hi, my name is Yasmin Gallagher. I have two children- Zachary who is in 4th grade and Emilia who is in 1st grade at VWES. I am originally from the Philippines (born and raised), but I lived in New York most of my life. This past December 2022, my family and I moved to SC from Long Island, NY. I work full-time as a Senior Financial Analyst, but I love to get involved and volunteer at school events when possible. Our family enjoys hiking, exploring new places and attending our children’s sporting events. I am a proud soccer and gymnastics mom.
Missy Coulter
Dine Out/Spirit Night
My family and I moved to Indian Land from Northern Va in 2016. I am a stay at home mom to 3 boys. Logan is a 6th grader at ILMS and plays soccer. Austin is in 4th grade and Paxton is starting Kindergarten! They both love to play flag football. You can find us on the fields all school year! We love to camp and be outdoors and always up for an adventure. We love to watch football as a family during the fall. We are big college football fans- LET’S GO HOKIES!! I am excited to join the PTO this year and support the school and the community. Looking forward to a great year!
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Tylee Anderson
Nominating
Hi! My family and I moved here from West Tennessee last summer. My husband and I love the area and are grateful his job sent him to such a nice place!
Our son, Collin, finished 2nd grade- his first year at VWES, and is looking forward to 3rd grade. Our other son is 2-years-old, and I know he’s excited to be an Eagle one day.
I am the Director of Communications for the Catawba Indian Nation, which has given me amazing insight on the cultural richness and history of the area. I love being involved in the community and my children’s activities.
VWES Principal & Teacher Representative
Dr. Jason Ramey
Principal
Sydney Cauthen
Teacher Representative