Our PTO
Our PTO is made up of hard-working parents and teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. Those listed below volunteered to provide leadership this year. Get to know their names and faces, and feel free to ask them if you have questions.
Interested in open board positions? Contact us!
Mandy Evert
President
Hello Heritage! My name is Mandy Evert… but there’s a solid chance your kids refer to me as the “Prize Cart Lady”. I have been involved with PTO in varying capacities since my oldest went off to Kindergarten in 2020, holding a position on the Board during the 21/22 school year.
Similar to so many within our Heritage boundary lines, I’m a full time working parent who juggles two kiddos at school and in activities. I have been involved with BENSC, BAL and most recently added Girl Scouts to the lineup since moving to Bennington in 2017. I also admit that it’s my annoying voice and laugh that you hear on the Heritage Highlight videos, that is a pet project that is near and dear to my heart, to showcase the amazing aspects of Heritage!
In that spirit, I believe that the PTO functions to equally support the students, teachers and administration at the school and the ALL families that we serve. In the President role, I aim to foster a similar sense of community, transparency and responsibility in PTO that I do in my personal life. Learn more about Mandy here.
Jessica Ray
Vice President
Coming Soon
Lindsay Sears
Secretary
My family moved to Bennington in 2018, and we have one daughter who is currently in Kindergarten at Heritage
Elementary.
I was involved in the PTO this year by attending meetings and updating the PTO notes for the weekly
school newsletter. I am excited about the opportunity to join the PTO Board as Secretary so that I
can serve and support the teachers, staff, and families that make up the Heritage Elementary
community. I am proud to be a part of this community and look forward to helping it grow and
thrive.
Marcy Clark
Treasurer
My name is Marcy Clark. I have 3 children, my oldest is in 2nd grade, Elise, and my
son is 2, and my youngest, is 2 months old. I currently stay home with my kids but
up until this school year I was teaching in Omaha for 9 years. I taught science,
mostly Chemistry, and math at the middle and high level.
I am running for Co-Treasurer and Co-Volunteer Coordinator. Being a former
teacher and still one at heart, I understand the importance of transparency and
communication with financials and the connection between school and home. Those are vital pieces for students to succeed. I have seen a positive and refreshing atmosphere at Heritage in the last few months and I would like to be a part of helping that continue. Learn more about Marcy here.
Leila King
Outreach Coordinator
My name is Leila. I moved to Omaha in 2019 from San Diego. No job or family brought us here, just my rent went up so the husband and I quit our jobs and drove east. We fell in love with the peacefulness of Nebraska and brought our house in Bennington. We absolutely love it here and want to build strong connections and roots. I am very excited to join the volunteer coordinator and meet new people
Amanda Kranjc
Member at Large
My name is Amanda Kranjc (pronounced Cry-nce). I have 2 kiddos - Lily will be in 1st grade this year and Cooper is in Preschool. I am the Executive Assistant / Operations Manager for a small HR Consulting firm called SOLVE. I have been in the business sector for over 20 years, serving in various positions including administrative support, marketing, fundraising, and event coordination. In my spare time I enjoy reading while my husband, a former chef, makes me yummy food!
I am very excited to be serving in the Member at Large role for the PTO board this year. I love meeting new people and connecting more to the families at Heritage. I believe we all can come together to support our teachers and staff and help make Heritage the best elementary school in Bennington! I am here for any questions regarding PTO membership so please feel free to reach out to me if you need more information about joining this amazing and important group of parents.
