Union Elementary School
Parents Group
Our Mission
To support the goals and ambitions of the Union Elementary School community. We provide financial and volunteer assistance for enrichment activities and resources, advocate for strong schools, and to bring UES and the community together.
For over 20 years, the USPG has been a community of parents, grandparents, and caregivers, who have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Union Elementary School.
This year, we will continue our commitment to Union Elementary School and also provide a community of information and support for all our parents and caregivers at UES. The USPG is committed to an inclusive environment, open to all caring adults in our school community.
USPG Officers
Maria Arsenlis, President
Maria has a 1st grader at UES and this will be her first year serving as President of the Parents Group. Before living in Montpelier, Maria worked in urban planning and law in New York, DC, and San Francisco.
Emma Bay-Hansen, Community Events Committee Chair
Emma is a Montpelier native and UES alum. She has a 3rd grader at UES and a 7th grader at MSMS. She has been an active member of the Parents’ Group for over 6 years. This year, she will be organizing community socials and running BINGO night.
Amanda Garces, Equity Committee Co-Chair
Amanda has a 1st grader at UES, serves on the UES Site Council and will be leading our Equity Team this year. Her passion for inclusion, equity, and diversity will be a great asset to our group.
Shabnam Beth Nolan, Equity Committee Co-Chair
Beth has a 2nd grader and kindergartner at UES. She helped create the first equity committee at her previous school in Virginia and believes an inclusive school environment leads to successful, well-rounded students. She is excited to work with the Parents Group this year to incorporate the voices of all students who are part of our school community.