Meet your PTF Board Members
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 2024-2025
President
Atria Lutz
This is my seventh year as a Marvin parent and third year on the board. My daughter Briella is at Lewis and my son Brody is in 2nd grade. I have been a preschool educator for 18 years and have had an in-home daycare for 8 years. I grew up in a small town in Northern California where the community was family. I felt I lost that a little in the big city. Being a part of Marvin and Allied Gardens has brought that back. I am thankful to teach my children the importance of community. I'm grateful to be a part of such an amazing community and look forward to helping it grow.
Vice-President
Megan Harnal
This is my fourth year as a Marvin parent and second year as a PTF Board member. My daughter Ainsley is in third grade, and my son Ethan is in UTK. I am an interior designer and also have a background in marketing. I was born and raised in San Diego and have fond memories of my experiences at Hardy Elementary many, many, many years ago. I love being part of the team that helps create those memories for my kids!
Secretary
Sarah motsinger
This is my 7th year as a Marvin parent and my third year as a PTF Board member. My oldest daughter Ava is in 5th grade and my youngest daughter Aria is in 2nd grade. I have been an educator for 19 years myself and currently work as a principal in the San Diego Unified School District. Since I am unable to be on campus as much as I’d like to be involved in the school, I took on this role so that I could play a part in my girls’ education. I believe there is tremendous strength in the community, and I look forward to continuing to be a part of this great school community and welcoming our new families. This is going to be a great year!
Treasurer
Andrea Dooley
This is my fifth year as a Marvin parent and my second year as a PTF board member. For the last four years, I served on Marvin’s School Site Council and School Governance Team. I genuinely enjoyed having the opportunity to get involved immediately when my son Gavin started kindergarten. I work professionally in higher education and as a first-generation college student, I understand the value of a quality education for all students. I feel incredibly fortunate to be able to positively contribute to the experience of all students at Marvin Elementary by serving as treasurer.
Director of Fundraising
Sarah Rothstein
fundraisingmarvinptf@gmail.com
This is my fourth year as a Marvin parent and second year on the board. My son Roman is in 2nd grade and my daughter Rio is in Kindergarten. I have over 10 years of fundraising, corporate sponsorship, and board experience. My family and I have been so grateful to find such a supportive and generous community at Marvin Elementary School. I look forward to working with all of you to provide enriching and educational experiences for our Marvin community.
Director of Parent Volunteers
Leah metcalf
This is my fifth year as part of the Marvin community and my third year on the PTF. My son Mason is in 4th grade and my younger son Theo is in kindergarten. I look forward to working with other Marvin families and staff to create an enriching and welcoming experience for our children.
Directors of Communications
christina espinosa
marvinptfcomms@gmail.com
This is my fifth year as a Marvin parent and first year as a PTF board member. My daughter Cecilia is in 4th grade and my son Benjamin is in 1st grade. I grew up in the Bay Area, went to college in Texas, moved to San Diego for grad school, and never left. I have degrees in Communications with a Marketing and PR background, so I'm excited to bring that experience to the PTF board. I now work in the fitness industry as a coach, instructor, educator, and marketer. I know I speak for my entire family when I say that we LOVE the community at Marvin. We've made so many wonderful memories at the school in our time here and are excited for many, many more!
Rachel teschler
marvinptfcomms@gmail.com
This is my second year as a Marvin parent and my first year as a PTF board member. My daughter Lana is in Kindergarten and my son Sonny is in UTK. My background is in Child Development and Applied Behavior Analysis and I currently work as a compliance manager. I’m so excited for this school year and to make a meaningful impact with this wonderful community!