Read on for the slate of parent volunteers leading fundraising and community-building efforts next school year.
by Susan Schoenecker, USNA past president
The following slate was approved by a unanimous vote at the March 13 USNA meeting. My thanks to all those members completing their terms, those continuing their terms, and those stepping into new roles. I look forward to another great year in USNA.
President Kobie Pretorius Presidents-Elect Anna Cramer & Joanna Hall Marketing Vice Presidents Christie Laird and Michelle Rosen Service Vice Presidents Melissa Rittenberg and Laura Hauser Secretary Laurie Fleming Treasurer Sarah Shuster Step-Up Treasurer Thomas Kim Volunteer Coordinator Shalene Gray Step-Up Volunteer Coordinator Elena Goss Cultural Collaborator Tamara Ozenne Ex-Officio/Past President Tonia Klein Members-At-Large Terrence Brooks, Andrea Clancy, Kimberly Haddox, Ritu Joseph, and Dandan Liu
I am grateful to the Nominating Committee of Kobie Pretorius, Jim McAteer, Shaunti Dennis, Dara Freiberg, and Amy Shepard, who worked to find all of our new members.
Peabody Demonstration School's first African-American graduate passed away September 3, 2025. Cassandra Teague Walker '67 returned to her alma mater many times to share her experiences with young students and is featured on the 21st Avenue garage mural.
The National Merit Scholarship Program honors seniors whose PSAT scores show exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Congratulations to seniors Darcy Dove, Finch Fleming, Evan Giles, Ismaeel Moskinzada, and Lin Zheng for this honor.
Thank you to the many families, faculty, and staff who have donated their pre-loved books, games, and puzzles for resale. USNA continues to accept donations. Fall Book Frenzy takes place Thursday, September 25 through Saturday, September 27 in Cheek Gym. This annual used book sale benefits the Hassenfeld Library.
USN Mission: University School of Nashville models the best educational practices. In an environment that represents the cultural and ethnic composition of Metropolitan Nashville, USN fosters each student’s intellectual, artistic, and athletic potential, valuing and inspiring integrity, creative expression, a love of learning, and the pursuit of excellence.