Sara Helms
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Community engagement and events coordinator with experience leading family-centered programs, managing volunteers, and developing outreach communications across school and nonprofit initiatives. Currently serving as PTA President at Earlywine Elementary and in Moore Council PTA leadership, supporting programs serving 400+ families and coordinating districtwide engagement efforts. Bring additional strength in family advocacy and medical care coordination, offering insight and connection when supporting organizations serving children with complex needs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President
Earlywine Elementary PTA
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2024 - Current
- Lead planning and execution of large-scale engagement events serving 400+ students and families
- Coordinate volunteers, sponsors, educators, and community partners supporting student programs
- Manage multi-platform communications across ParentSquare, social media, newsletters, and print outreach to increase participation and program visibility
- Support implementation of National PTA Connected grant programming for family digital readiness
- Helped guide Earlywine Elementary’s recognition as a National PTA School of Excellence
- Organize service initiatives benefiting local nonprofit partners through schoolwide community drives
Vice President of Membership
Moore Council PTA
Moore, OK
2026 - Current
- Support membership growth initiatives across 30+ PTA units
- Coordinate outreach connecting families, educators, and community stakeholders
- Assist with communications increasing awareness of council programs and initiatives
- Strengthen collaboration between school-level PTA leaders and district partners
Vice President of Hospitality
Moore Council PTA
Moore, OK
2025 - 2026
- Coordinated logistics for districtwide leadership meetings and appreciation events
- Organized hospitality initiatives serving administrators, principals, and PTA leaders
- Managed volunteer coordination and event setup for multi-school gatherings
- Supported recognition programming strengthening districtwide partnerships
Vice President
Earlywine Elementary PTA
Oklahoma City, OK
2023 - 2024
- Supported planning and execution of family engagement events and school initiatives
- Assisted coordination of volunteers and communication between families and staff
- Contributed to fundraising efforts supporting classroom enrichment and student programs
Education
High School Diploma -
Edmond Santa Fe High School
Edmond, OK05-2003
Skills
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Volunteer Leadership
- Social Media & Storytelling
- Graphic Creation (Canva)
- Sponsor & Donor Engagement
- Community Outreach
- Program Promotion
- Family Engagement Programming
- Partnership Development
- Nonprofit Communications
Accomplishments
Office & Event Coordinator
Kona Ice | March 2022 – July 2023
- Coordinated school and community event bookings across multiple locations
- Served as a primary contact for clients scheduling campus and fundraising visits
- Supported daily office operations including calendar management and event logistics
- Operated mobile service trucks at school and community events
- Trained new team members on event procedures, customer interaction, and operations
- Assisted schools with fundraising partnership visits and on-site coordination
Paraprofessional – Autism Support Classroom
Reagan Elementary School, Norman Public Schools | 2012 – 2013
- Supported students in a specialized autism classroom through individualized instruction and daily routines
- Assisted teachers with classroom structure, behavior supports, and learning activities
- Helped implement individualized education strategies in collaboration with instructional staff
- Provided supervision and support during transitions, small-group instruction, and classroom activities
- Contributed to a structured, supportive learning environment focused on student growth and independence
Certification
Office & Event Coordinator
Kona Ice | March 2022 – July 2023
- Coordinated school and community event bookings across multiple locations
- Served as a primary contact for clients scheduling campus and fundraising visits
- Supported daily office operations including calendar management and event logistics
- Operated mobile service trucks at school and community events
- Trained new team members on event procedures, customer interaction, and operations
- Assisted schools with fundraising partnership visits and on-site coordination
Timeline
President
Earlywine Elementary PTA
01.2024 - Current
Vice President of Membership
Moore Council PTA
2026 - Current
Vice President of Hospitality
Moore Council PTA
2025 - 2026
Vice President
Earlywine Elementary PTA
2023 - 2024
High School Diploma -
Edmond Santa Fe High School
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM EXPERIENCE
- National PTA School of Excellence, Project Leadership, Coordinated engagement initiatives supporting campus recognition through National PTA framework
- PTA Connected Grant Program, Support, Assisted implementation of family technology readiness programming through national grant initiative
- Districtwide Event Coordination Support, Helped plan leadership hospitality initiatives serving representatives from 30+ schools
SELECTED IMPACT
- Supported designation of Earlywine Elementary as a National PTA School of Excellence
- Coordinated engagement initiatives serving 400+ students and families annually
- Assisted implementation of National PTA Connected grant programming
- Organized community service drives benefiting local nonprofit organizations
- Managed communications across ParentSquare, social media platforms, and print outreach materials
- Helped coordinate district-level hospitality initiatives serving representatives from 30+ schools
- Support programs that strengthen connection between families, schools, and community partners across Moore Public Schools
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- National PTA Leadership Training
- Moore Council PTA Leadership Development
- Grant Implementation Support through National PTA Connected Initiative