Our PTO forms a community and an opportunity for parents, teachers, and staff of IL Texas Katy to work together to meet common goals for the ultimate benefit and enrichment of our children. We encourage all parents, teachers, and staff at IL Texas Katy K8 to join PTO. Membership dues are only $10.00 per person for the school year and are used to support our school.
Nuestro PTO crea comunidad y oportunidades para que los padres, maestros y el personal de IL Texas Katy trabajen juntos para alcanzar objetivos en común para el mayor beneficio y enriquecimiento de nuestros niños. Alentamos a todos los padres, maestros y personal de IL Texas Katy K8 a unirse al PTO. La cuota de membresía es de tan solo $10.00 por persona para el año escolar y se utilizan para apoyar a nuestra escuela.
You must be a member and signed in to access the budget and meeting minutes. Non-members can access meeting minutes by emailing president@iltexaskatypto.org
Debe ser miembro y haber iniciado sesión para acceder al presupuesto y las actas de las reuniones. Los no miembros pueden acceder a las actas de las reuniones enviando un correo electrónico a president@iltexaskatypto.org
Our board is made up of hard-working parents who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have a question.
Nuestra mesa directiva está formada por padres que trabajan arduamente uniendo su talento para brindar apoyo a nuestra escuela. A continuación encontrará a los voluntarios que conforman la mesa directiva de este ciclo escolar. Conozca sus nombres y caras, y siéntase libre de contactarlos si tiene alguna pregunta.
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Destinee Lopez President
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Destinee Lopez is a bilingual Speech Language Pathologist, owner of a private speech practice Find Your Voice Speech Therapy, and the proud mother of two half Venezuelan boys. She has an ILTexas 2nd grader and one coming to kindergarten at ILTexas this school year. Destinee earned her Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Lamar University and her Bachelor's Degree in Music from Sam Houston State University. This is her third year as a PTO board member and she is excited to step into the role of President this year! When not working and managing her business or volunteering, Destinee sings for her church's worship team, spends time with her family, enjoys getting to know new places, spends time with friends, and tries to find time for exercise and hobbies! |
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Vice-President vicepresident@iltexaskatypto.org
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Jicela Faz brings a passion for service, community building, and advocacy to her role as Vice President of the ILTexas PTO. With a professional background in public health and outreach, she is committed to fostering meaningful connections among families, staff, and the broader school community. She has seven years of experience serving on nonprofit boards, supporting initiatives focused on education, outreach, and community engagement. Within the ILTEXAS PTO, she previously served as the Middle School Chair, where she helped plan events and programs that enriched the student experience. She is the parent of a 2nd and a 7th grader—both of whom have attended ILTexas since kindergarten. Outside of volunteering, Jicela enjoys crafting, graphic design, traveling, and caring for her growing collection of plants. |
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Kristina Reyes Treasurer
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Kristina Reyes has a 5th grader at IlTexas. She is a Licensened Professional Counselor with a Master’s from SHSU and undergraduate degree from Texas A&M. She enjoys spending time with family, watching baseball and enjoying the outdoors. She is a former educator so enjoys being able to continue to support the school environment at ILTexas Katy. |
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Tejal Darne Parliamentarian parliamentarian@iltexaskatypto.org
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Tejal Darne is parent to a 8th grader in ILTexas Katy K-8 and a high schooler at the Westpark campus. She has worked with the PTO for 5 years as a volunteer. Tejal’s family is originally from Gujarat, India. She moved to Houston in 2003, to attend the College of Optometry. Tejal is an optometrist and owns Pearle Vision in Cypress and Richmond. She specializes in family care with emphasis on pediatrics. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. |
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Mariana Payan Secretary
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Mariana Payan is the parent of a 5th grader and 3rd grader. She has been volunteering with the PTO for a few years and also substitutes. Mariana is originally from California but moved here is 2012 and calls Katy her home. She is currently dedicating her time to raising her children and is enjoying every minute of it. In her free time Mariana enjoys movies, music, reading and traveling when possible. She hopes to create long lasting memories with children by staying involved in every way she can. |
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Milena Valdes Fundraising Chair fundraising@iltexaskatypto.org
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Milena Valdes is a dedicated mom, graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and passionate advocate for children and families. She enjoys volunteering in the school community and believes strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff help students thrive. Milena is committed to creating a positive, welcoming environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed. |
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Mary Emefiena Programs Chair
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Mary Emefiena is a devoted wife, proud mother of five beutiful girls, and a passionate advocate for education. She has been an active member of the International Leadership of Texas community since 2014, when her eldest daughter began kindergarten. That same year, Mary proudly served as Volunteer Chair on the very first PTO board at ILTexas Westpark. Over the years, her commitment to the ILTexas community has remained strong. With her daughter now in high school, she continues to stay actively involved and currently serves on the ILTexas Katy Westpark High School PTO board as the Volunteer chair. As an entrepreneur and deeply engaged parent, Mary is dedicated to supporting students, staff, and families. She is truly happy and honored to be part of the ILTexas Katy K-8 board as the Programs Chair, and looks forward to fostering a welcoming, supportive, and connected school community that reflects ILTexas values of leadership, academic excellence, and service. |
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Rei Tanaka Middle School Chair middleschool@iltexaskatypto.org
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Bio coming soon! |
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Grace Ng Yearbook Chair yearbookadmin@iltexaskatypto.org
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Grace Ng is a parent of 2 ILTexas students in 10th and 8th grade. She enjoys volunteering to help at various events and joined the PTO Board in March of 2022 as Membership chair and has also served as Spirit Wear, Vice President and Yearbook chair. Grace graduated from The University of Texas in Austin and has experience in information technology for over 20 years, implementing software and leading large-scale projects. In her free time, she travels with her family, enjoys cooking food from different countries and learning about different cultures. |
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Rachel Alzate Hospitality Chair hospitality@iltexaskatypto.org
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After volunteering the last seven years with the PTO here at ILTexas, Rachel Alzate is excited to join the board this year. Born and raised in Oregon, she moved to Texas after going to Ensign College in SLC, Utah. Rachel is the proud Mom to a 7th and 4th grader who has been at this campus since kindergarten. She is passionate about serving others and, outside of the school, works with the youth in her church. In her free time, Rachel enjoys creating memorable moments with her husband and children, crafting, baking and reading. With being a Colombian-American household, she loves being part of the ILTexas family and the celebration of diversity found here. |
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Heidi Lozano Communications Chair communications@iltexaskatypto.org
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Originally from Mexico, Heidi Lozano brings her background in Psychology and her passion for community to everything she does. As a stay-at-home mom, she has been an active part of ILTexas since her son joined the school in first grade- first as a dedicated volunteer, and later as Hospitality chair, Vice President, and President of the Board. When she isn't supporting the school community, Heidi loves hitting the open road with her family and cherishing quality time together. Her volunteer philosophy ir beautifully simple, inspired by Elizabeth Andrew, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart." Guided by this spirit, Heidi is committed to fostering a connected, supportive environment where every family and staff member feels welcomed and valued. |
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Christina Silva Santisteban Membership Chair
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Grüϐ dich! I’m Christina Silva Santisteban, and I am excited to join the PTO board for the first time this year. I am the proud mother of three German-American-Peruvian boys (ages 4, 7, and 9). With my professional background in Naturopathic Medicine, I am incredibly passionate about keeping our children both physically and mentally healthy. I look forward to helping out with school events and supporting our amazing school community this year! |
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Kelly Reyes Technology Chair
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Kelly is a devoted wife, mom of 3, and an advocate for mental health and education. She has an incoming first grader at ILT and is excited to join the PTO board this year. Kelly Reyes is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in Texas and California, and owner of her private practice, Full Circle Family Counseling, Inc. Kelly obtained her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. When not working or volunteering, Kelly enjoys running, spending time with family outdoors and cooking Mexican dishes. Kelly has a passion for volunteering and serving her community. |
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Mayra Padilla Volunteer Chair
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Mayra is a proud parent of a 3rd and 1st grader at ILT, and she is thrilled to join the PTO board for the first time this year. Her passion for community and her drive to create memorable experiences for students and families make her a wonderful addition to our team. Mayra holds an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She brings 23 years of professional experience at T-Mobile; currently serving as a Senior Manager leading a team that supports government customers — and a proven track record of leadership, collaboration, and getting things done. Outside of work, Mayra stays active playing soccer, loves to travel, and above all, enjoys making lasting memories with her family and friends. She looks forward to giving back to the school and helping create a positive, welcoming environment where every child can thrive. |
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Ashelei Johnson Spirit wear Chair
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Hi, I'm Ashelei Johnson, proud mom to Ava Johnson, who is starting her first year at ILT this school year. As both a new elementary parent and first-time PTO board member, I'm excited to serve as the Spirit Chair and help build school pride, strengthen connections, and create fun experiences for our students. I look forward to getting involved, meeting more families, working with parents and teachers, and contributing to a wonderful school year. I can’t wait to cheer on our students, support our teachers, and help make ILT a place where every family feels connected and involved. |
