2026–2027 PTA Board

Meet the Group

The parents and volunteers working all year to make Luminary Elementary a little brighter for every student.

Candy Murga

Candy Murga

PTA President
2nd Year PTA Board
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Born in Guatemala and lived in Canada for 13 years before settling in Florida, Candy previously served as Vice President of the inaugural Luminary PTA. She's excited to build on last year's success for our students, staff, and families.

Melinda Corbo

Melinda Corbo

PTA Treasurer
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After a 28-year career at Capital Group and degrees in accounting and business administration, Melinda brings deep financial and organizational experience to keeping our PTA strong and connected.

Hunter Fordyce

Hunter Fordyce

PTA Secretary
2nd Year PTA Board
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Back for her second year as Secretary, Hunter keeps meeting minutes, communications, and PTA records organized and on schedule. She's also the founder of Seen Salt, a creative marketing agency, and brings that same eye for clear, engaging communication to newsletters, flyers, and this very website.

Gabriela Contreras

Gabriela Contreras

PTA Social Media Chair
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A Sr. Executive Assistant at Expedia Group with an MBA in operations and event planning. Her goal: keep our community connected, informed, and celebrated through engaging social media.

Elizabeth Pardillo

Elizabeth Pardillo

PTA Membership Chair
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A Florida native and UCF grad with 25+ years in hospitality and events. Elizabeth is excited to grow PTA membership and help more families feel connected and involved in our school.

Althea Mattern

Althea Mattern

PTA Vice President
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Surviving on cold coffee and sheer optimism as your PTA Vice President. My primary goals are boosting school spirit and making sure every fundraising dollar goes straight back to the students.

CURRENT STATUS
Fuel level: 90% iced coffee, 10% sheer willpower.

MY ADVICE TO YOU
Give until it feels good. We accept Zelle, cash, or checks.

GET INVOLVED

PTA Committee Chair Opportunities

Share your time and talents with our Wolf Pup community. Committee Chairs help bring PTA programs, events, and school spirit to life throughout the year.

Events Committee Chair

  • Help plan and organize family events, such as Family Art Night, Wolf Pup Palooza, Candy Grams Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, among others.
  • Coordinate event activities, decorations, and logistics.

Fundraising & Sponsorship Committee Chair

  • Help organize fundraisers, connect with local businesses, and secure sponsorships.
  • Support fundraising initiatives such as Read-a-Thon, the Wolf Pup Fun Run, and Spirit Nights.

Community Impact Committee Chair

  • Lead initiatives that give back to our school and community.
  • Organize food drives, a Giving Tree, Earth Day cleanups, and other service projects that support families and our environment.

Spirit Wear Committee Chair

  • Help design and select Luminary Elementary spirit wear and merchandise.
  • Coordinate sales opportunities for our Wolf Pups to show their school spirit.

Volunteer Coordinator Committee Chair

  • Recruit, organize, and communicate with volunteers for PTA events and school activities.
  • Help match volunteers with opportunities that fit their interests and availability.