Meet the Board
Amiee Valenzuela-Altomare, CSB President Originally an Arizona native, I returned from living in Boston, MA after 15 years in 2010 with my husband and 3 children to settle in Chandler. Next year, our kids, will be in 3 different CUSD schools; Carlson Elementary, Payne Junior High and Basha High school
Apart from a specialized career, I have worked both in corporate, retail and as a small business owner. Prior to being a stay at home mama, I worked in the nonprofit sector in community-building in both Arizona and Massachusetts as a Facilitator/Public Speaker on Bullying & Hate Crime Prevention & Character Education. I am ending my 3 year service in the role of President for Carlson of which I’ve also served in the areas of Art Masterpiece facilitator, Junior Achievement facilitator, and chair of several PTO events and bring a Speaker SEries (Free parent education) over the last 7 years. In the greater CUSD community, I’ve also served on The 2016 Math Curriculum Review, Diversity & Inclusion RFP Committee and am a current Inclusion and Equity Council member. Prior to my service on this board, I served as a PTO Vice President and Secretary for 2 charter schools and a 2-time President of a local Moms club chapter.
My education background includes being both a Tempe and Kyrene district student, graduating from Corona Del Sol High School, attending college at Yavapai & Mesa Community colleges in Arizona and finishing at Lesley College in Cambridge, MA with an education degree (BA) Multicultural Issues in Education.
I truly love the friendships I’ve made over the last 8 years living in Chandler and hope to continue serving my Chandler community through service on the CSB.
Nicole McCabe, CSB Vice President I am originally from Southern California and have lived in Arizona for almost 23 years. I have lived in Chandler for 11 of those years. I have 4 children, ranging from college graduate, to starting kindergarten this year. I have been a stay at home mom for well over a decade. I will be heading into my 6th year as Conley elementary's PTO president. I have also joined the Bogle boosters board for the 2019/20 school year. I look forward to serving on the CSB board.
Leeann Nance, CSB Treasurer She is the new Treasurer for the Chandler School Boosters. Originally from the upper peninsula of Michigan, Leeann lived in the Pacific Northwest for 10 years before moving to Arizona in 2006 and attend graduate school at the University of Arizona. She has worked for Intel Corporation for the past 11 years, holding various finance and strategy positions, including two years as the Finance Manager for the Intel Foundation. She and her husband, Aaron, have one daughter, who is currently finishing up her 3rd grade year at Ryan Elementary.
Jessy Wallace, Secretary I've served as secretary for the CSB since it's founding year. I have two mini humans: Jaden is going into 8th grade at Santan and Kylie is going into 4th grade at Hull. By day I work as a Communication Specialist for StreetLightUSA. By night I use my super powers to snuggle our 3 crazy rescue pups and 2 cats. The skills I learn in my day job come in surprisngly handy with our dogs' trauma triggers.
Sherry Simon, Board Member From president of the Willis Junior High PTO, to various leadership roles at Chandler High through volleyball boosters, choir boosters, parent advisory committee and Principal Larry Rother’s site council, I have enjoyed serving the community of students within Chandler Unified School District.
Michelle Dexter, Board Member She is an Arizona native who has lived in Chandler since 2005. She has three children currently attending CUSD schools. Michelle’s family believes that if you want a great community and school for your children, it is important to volunteer in the schools and community.
Michelle was on the elementary PTO Board for four years, will start her fourth year with the junior high school Booster during the 2019-2020 school year, and will continue to participate in the high school Booster groups for the activities her children participate in. She currently works full-time as an estate planning and probate law attorney.
Heather Sneddon, Board Member My husband, Lee, and I have lived in Chandler for almost ten years. We have two children, Emma and Levi, who attend CTA Independence.
I earned my undergraduate degree from Baylor University, after which I taught Special Education and Junior High and High School Sciences (ranging from Life Science to Chemistry) for eight years, in Texas and New Mexico. While teaching, I earned my MBA from the University of New Mexico and have been working in Procurement/Contracting ever since. I am currently a Contracts & Grants Compliance Officer.
While in New Mexico, I was a member of the Junior League of Albuquerque service organization and served on the Board of Directors.
Jenn Shinyeda, Board Member Jenn is a long time Chandler resident with 2 girls attending school in Chandler Unified School District. Her soon to be fourth grader is at CTA Independence and soon to be eighth grader is at ACP Oakland. Jenn has worked at Chase bank for over 10 years. In the past, she has assisted many of the boosters with their accounts. She has since moved on to home lending and is no longer involved with any of the banking of Chandler School Boosters. She is also an active Girl Scouts leader and service team member and P.E.O. member. Jenn's husband works for the City of Tempe. In addition to running, swimming and traveling, Jenn enjoys eating the food her husband cooks for her from their expansive garden.
Kate Conchuratt, Board Member My family and I love living in Chandler. I have two kids who are active in sports and clubs both at school and in the community. I am a current member of PEO (a philanthropic organization) and have been for 10+ years. I also enjoy traveling, golf, softball, floral arranging, and theater. As an Arizona native I enjoy the the sunshine, the people I meet and all the activities the state has to offer.
