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2019-2020 Parent Ambassadors
We are so excited to announce our Parent Ambassador Teams for the 2019-2020 school year. These parents have volunteered to help organize student/parent socials as well as special parent only socials throughout the summer.

Grade level parent ambassadors will be reaching out to you with details of upcoming events so that students and parents can get acquainted over the summer! Some grades are still finalizing their plans over the next few days but you can peruse the upcoming events here . Please bookmark this page for future reference.

We encourage you to read a little bit about each of our grade level parent volunteers, you will also find their contact details just below!

We are incredibly excited about the opening of our new building and our community is ready to welcome you with open arms!

With appreciation,

Heather Zolnowski
Executive Director
The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Kindergarten Parent Ambassadors
Leeanna Brown
Email: leeannabrown01@gmail.com

My name is Leeanna Brown. I live in Wrentham with my husband Chris, our son Christopher who is a rising 4th grader here at BFCCPS, and our son Daniel, who is a rising Kindergartener. I feel fortunate every day knowing that BFCCPS was the school that introduced our son Christopher to learning. He has grown leaps and bounds both academically as well as socially thanks to the support of the dedicated educators at BFCCPS. I have volunteered at countless classroom events, and chaperoned many exciting field trips. I can say with confidence that BFCCPS fosters a wonderful learning environment and does an excellent job at setting students up for future success. I look forward to seeing new faces in the upcoming school year. Rest assured you will be welcomed with open arms. That being said... WELCOME!

Joanne Fonseca
Email: Jofonseca80@yahoo.com

My name is Joanne Fonseca. I live in Milford with my husband Nelson, our daughter Mia who will be entering first grade in the fall, and our son Anthony who is joining BFCCPS in the fall in kindergarten. Since joining the BFCCPS community this past year I have tried to be as actively involved as possible. I have volunteered monthly in my daughter Mia’s classroom to assist with lunch and recess. I recently chaperoned the class field trip to Stoney Brook Wildlife sanctuary.

Outside of the classroom, my husband and myself have participated in the school yard sale last spring, play group events, and we recently attended the Gala fundraiser in Foxboro. Our family has really fallen in love with the BFCCPS community, and we are looking forward to meeting all the new incoming families.

Janelle Nadeau
Email: janellekraus@gmail.com

My name is Janelle Nadeau. My husband Bill and I live in Franklin along with our daughter Josephine who is a rising 3rd grader at BFCCPS, and our son Rhys who will enter Kindergarten in September. Our family feels grateful everyday to belong to the BFCCPS community. Over the last three years we have seen how our daughter is genuinely known, nurtured, and challenged to be her best by the faculty and staff at BFCCPS. We have appreciated the many opportunities offered to get to know Josephine’s classmates and other parents through the countless opportunities offered to volunteer in the classroom and other school events. We are excited for the new opportunities that await BFCCPS as the school moves to its new home and as we welcome new members to our school community! Welcome to BFCCPS!
First Grade Parent Ambassadors
Gianna Scansen
Email: gianna.scansen@gmail.com

My name is Gianna Scansen. I live in Medway with my husband Eric and our 2 children. Our son Lucca is a rising 4th grader and our daughter Clara is a rising 1st grader. Over the past 4 years, I have enjoyed volunteering at the school during various functions including the book fair, back-to-school social, and spring social. I especially enjoy opportunities that allow me to be part of the classroom such as weekly volunteering during kindergarten lunch and recess, a monthly volunteer in library, and chaperoning field trips and community service projects. Most recently I served as a room parent for my daughter’s kindergarten class. My husband is currently the vice-president of the BFCCPS Board of Trustees and has served on the governance and facilities committees, and chaired the mission committee. We are excited to be moving to the new school facility and meeting all the new incoming students and families.

Melissa Gibeault
Email: melissagibeault@gmail.com

My name is Melissa Gibeault. I live in Franklin with my husband Mike, our son Tommy, a rising 5th grader, and our daughter Emma, a rising 1st grader. I have been actively involved in the wonderful BFCCPS community since day 1 serving as room parent, volunteering to Chair the Fall and Spring Book Fairs for the past two years, as well as volunteering for the variety of classroom activities, holiday events, library volunteer, and recently substituting in the school in both the office and classroom. We love the relationships we have built through our community and look forward to welcome our incoming families.

Leah Nee
Email: lkdance78@gmail.com

Hello, my name is Leah Nee. I currently reside in Franklin, MA with my husband, Dave, and our three children. We have a 10 year old son, Cole, who will be transferring from Parmenter Elementary and into 5th grade at BFCCPS this fall, a 6 year old son, Cade, who has is just completing Kindergarten and will be moving into 1st grade in the fall, and lastly, a 2 year old son, Dylan, who, when the time comes, we intend to have follow in his brother’s footsteps into BFCCPS.  Although we are only just completing our first year as part of the BFCCPS community, we have thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Since day one we have felt welcomed.

Events such as bag bingo, leaves of virtue celebrations, spring social, field day, and the gala all play a role in inviting parent participation as well as student nurturing. I'm excited to have been selected as a Parent Ambassador. I look forward to making new friendships, as well as getting to know the new students and parents at BFCCPS in September. At BFCCPS, we have found a home for our children, as well as an environment that welcomes and encourages all of its students, families, as well as staff members to exceed expectations and be there for one another. We are looking forward to an amazing year in our new building, and are so happy that you will be there for the next chapter of BFCCPS’ history.
Second Grade Parent Ambassadors
Shonna Gaul
 
My children are twins Brendan and Sabrina Gaul who are rising fifth graders and Brian Gaul who is rising second grader. I have served as a volunteer at BFCCPS in the following roles: 2018 PCO Spring Social Planning Committee Member, 2018-2019 Capital Campaign Committee Member, and most recently as the Event Coordinator for the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Educational Foundation Spring Fundraising Gala. I will be joining the BFCCPS Faculty for the 2019-2020 school year as a First Grade Classroom Assistant.

Cynthia Garbowski

I am Cynthia Garboski from Franklin. My kids are Angie, going into 3rd grade, and Marissa, going into 2nd grade. I have been a part of this school since my oldest was in kindergarten and I love to volunteer and help out with the school in any way that I can. I started on the PCO board as a Member at Large in 2018 and am stepping into the Secretary position for 2019-2021. The main event that I coordinate is the Fall and Spring Book Fairs. I love reading and seeing children get excited about books. Beyond volunteering, I became a substitute teacher at BFCCPS for the 2018-2019 school year and will be continuing next year. As a substitute I get to experience all of the grade levels and meet so many students at the school. It is so wonderful to be at the school and have so many kind faces smile when they pass in the hallway. Outside of school, I am a farmer. I own and operate Grateful Farm with my family in Franklin and I run the Franklin Farmers’ Market every year.
Third Grade Parent Ambassadors
Joanna Wrona
Email: jkwronausa@gmail.com

Hi! I am Joanna Wrona and have 2 sons at BFCCPS, Timothy going into 5th grade and Jonathan going into 3rd grade. We live in Franklin and love being part of both our school and town communities. I was a room parent when Timothy was in Kindergarten and have spent the last three years as a member of the Parent Community Organisation (PCO): one year as a member at large, and 2 years as President. I have loved meeting families with children at all grade levels, as well as staff members through these activities. Some of my favourite activities to be part of are the Spring Social, the school book fairs and staff appreciation. I look forward to meeting our new families and welcoming you to our BFCCPS community!

Andrea Fitzhenry
Email: andreajfield@icloud.com

Hi, I'm Andrea Fitzhenry. I reside in Franklin with my husband, Scott, and our three kids. We have a 13 yo son, John, who is a rising 8th grader at Horace Mann Middle School, and two daughters here at BFCCPS - Katelyn is a rising 7th grader and Lauren is a rising 3rd grader. We have been at BFCCPS for the past 7 years, since Katelyn entered Kindergarten. Throughout this time I have enjoyed being at the school in various volunteer roles - student banking, teacher appreciation, Spring social, picture day, yearbook, field day, back to school social, etc. Most recently I served for 2 years as a member-at-large on the PCO and was recently elected co-President of the PCO, along with Sarah Mabardy, for the 2019-2020 school year. When I'm not volunteering, I'm working remotely, part time, as an Executive Assistant for a San Francisco-based Venture Capital firm. I'm pleased to have been selected as a Parent Ambassador as I'm looking forward to welcoming and getting to know many of the new students and parents at BFCCPS in September. We have a wonderful community with so many nice families and I'm looking forward to an amazing year in our new building!
Fourth Grade Parent Ambassadors
Beth O’Toole
Email: Bethirish@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Beth O'Toole. I live in Franklin with my husband Tim and our 3 boys: Patrick (rising 7th), Colin (rising 4th) and Liam (rising 2nd.) We feel so lucky to have been a part of the BFCCPS family since our oldest was in K, and are thrilled to share this fantastic community with our new friends! There are so many ways to be involved in our community; I am currently serving my 4th year on the Board of Trustees as well as being a part of the Finance and Human Resources committees. I also love the opportunities I have had to get to know our students and teachers through volunteering in the classroom and PCO events.
  
Outside of volunteering in our school, I am a full time CPA for a boutique consulting firm in Boston. My family enjoys spending lots of time outdoors, and we are involved in both Boy Scout Troop 29 and Cub Scout Pack 92.

Elizabeth Mullen
Email: elizabeth.warfield@gmail.com

Hi, my name is Elizabeth Mullen. I live in Franklin with my husband Ben, and our soon-to-be fourth grade daughter, Katie. We have been part of the BFCCPS community since Katie was in Kindergarten, and are so excited for this next chapter of our school! Since joining BFCCPS, I have volunteered as a room parent, field trip chaperone, lunch/ recess duty parent, and art class helper.
   
Outside of school, I am the Leader of Katie’s Girl Scout troop, and run my own handmade card and gift business. I am looking forward to being part of the Parent Ambassador Team, and welcoming new families into our fabulous BFCCPS community!

Kimberly Frigon
Email: kim kimmy_pal@yahoo.com

I live in Franklin with my husband Jason and two children Jake, (a soon to be 6th grader) and Baree, (a soon to be 4th grader). I currently teach drama at Holliston High School and Mansfield Music & Arts Society and also work at The Adirondack Club. I enjoy performing on stage in local musicals. I've
also played the part of PCO Vice President, class room parent and co-chaired Teacher and Staff Appreciation. I've met so many wonderful families at BFCCPS and I'm thrilled be a part of the parent ambassador team for the growing community.
Fifth Grade Parent Ambassadors
Joanna Wrona
Email: jkwronausa@gmail.com

Hi! I am Joanna Wrona and have 2 sons at BFCCPS, Timothy going into 5th grade and Jonathan going into 3rd grade. We live in Franklin and love being part of both our school and town communities. I was a room parent when Timothy was in Kindergarten and have spent the last three years as a member of the Parent Community Organisation (PCO): one year as a member at large, and 2 years as President. I have loved meeting families with children at all grade levels, as well as staff members through these activities. Some of my favourite activities to be part of are the Spring Social, the school book fairs and staff appreciation. I look forward to meeting our new families and welcoming you to our BFCCPS community!

Shonna Gaul
Email: shonnagaul@gmail.com

My children are twins Brendan and Sabrina Gaul who are rising fifth graders and Brian Gaul who is rising second grader. I have served as a volunteer at BFCCPS in the following roles: 2018 PCO Spring Social Planning Committee Member, 2018-2019 Capital Campaign Committee Member, and most recently as the Event Coordinator for the 2019 Benjamin Franklin Educational Foundation Spring Fundraising Gala. I will be joining the BFCCPS Faculty for the 2019-2020 school year as a First Grade Classroom Assistant.

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