ABOUT US | middletonpto

Middleton Elementary PTO is a community of parents, teachers, and support staff who have joined together to educate and nurture the children of Middleton Elementary. The Middleton PTO is an organization whose purpose is to:

Support and speak on behalf of our children and youth in the school and in the community.
Lend its energy, talent, and time to improve the quality of education
Promote and nurture a team atmosphere among parents, teachers, students, and staff
Develop a united effort between educators and parents to secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental, and social education.

Invite diverse and broad participation from parents in a variety of roles through new ideas, better communication, and a commitment to work as a team.
Make recommendations to the professional and support staff
Assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children.
Encourage parent and public involvement in our school.

Katie Rock

President

My husband, Brian, and I are proud parents to our amazing son, Gavin (1st grade), and share our life with our lovable rescue dog, Stella, who keeps things interesting. I’m a travel enthusiast who loves getting lost in a good book, playing a fun card game, hitting the trails on my bike, and the occasional camping trip. Life’s a mix of exploration and cozy moments, and I’m here for every bit of it! I have a passion for volunteering and am excited to work more closely with the community at Middleton to support our teachers, administration, and students.

April Prunty

Vice President

Greetings! My name is April Prunty and my husband Michael and I are parents of two incredible kiddos at Middleton - Lilly (5th) and Sully (1st). We have one pup at home, Pearl, who is a mischievous golden retriever who finds enjoyment from stealing the kids’ Squishmallows. Outside of PTO duties, I am a nurse executive for Allina Health and lead the Professional Development team for the entire health system. We are a busy family who can usually be found at a soccer field cheering on the Hamline Pipers where Michael coaches, or on the sidelines at a Minnesota Thunder Academy game cheering Lilly on. I volunteered to serve with the PTO board to support the Middleton community of parents, students, and staff. I believe in fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes equity and accountability and look forward to a bright year ahead!

Katie Benscoter

Secretary

Hi! I’m Katie. My husband Adam and I have three daughters, and we’ve been a Middleton family since 2015. This year, Ellen is in ninth grade at East Ridge, June is in seventh grade at Lake, and Frannie (our last Mustang) is in third grade. I love to volunteer—especially at Middleton where, in addition to doing a little bit of a number of different things, I’ve had the pleasure of serving as one of the coordinators of the Helping Hands program for the past few years. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing all of the NYT Games each morning, doing puzzles (mostly when either weather or injuries keep me from running), reading, and listening to true crime podcasts. I’m looking forward to a wonderful year of helping to support the entire Middleton community!

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Brandon Crist

Treasurer

YOUR 2024-2025 PTO BOARD MEMBERS

To contact the PTO please email:

yourmiddletonpto@gmail.com