Our PTO is made up of hard-working parents & 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 joining the board? Contact us!  fhpsovpto@gmail.com

 

 

Orchard View PTO 2025-2026 Board Members

 

 

While our team is ready to jump in and plan a wonderful year, we are always looking for parents that would like to join us. We welcome your input through email, in person, and/or at our monthly meetings. We will continue striving to support all parents, staff, and students at Orchard View Elementary school. 

 

Lindsay Smith, President

Hello, my name is Lindsay! This is my third year on the PTO, and I look forward to partnering with the OV Hawk Community. I have a degree in Education and have a true love for being around kids. I have four kids at OV this year; a fifth grade boy, a fourth grade girl, a second grade boy and a kindergarten girl. I also have one boy at the middle school and one boy at Eastern high school. I am looking forward to this year and excited to enhance our Hawk community! Go Hawks!
 

Emily Bishop, Secretary 

Hello, my name is Emily and I am so excited to be part of our PTO this school year. I’m looking forward to helping keep you connected to all that’s happening at OV and supporting the incredible work our teachers do each and every day. This year, I have a daughter in fourth grade, a son starting kindergarten, and a three-year-old future Hawk. I’m a former elementary school teacher and currently a professor in the Education Department at GVSU. I care deeply about public education and truly believe in the power of a strong connection between school and community. I’m so excited for the year ahead and all we can accomplish together as a community of Hawks!

 

Andrea Swartz – Treasurer
Hi, I am Andrea Swartz and I am excited to be serving my first year on the Orchard View Elementary PTO Board as Treasurer. As a dedicated parent and community member, I bring my professional expertise as an Environmental Sustainability Leader—having led impactful stewardship initiatives across West Michigan with organizations like Meijer and Wolverine Worldwide.

My family and I are proud members of the Forest Hills Public School District. My husband and I have two children: Theo, who will be entering 2nd grade, and Charlize, a future OV Hawk who’s already eager to join the school community. My primary goal this year is to help strengthen parent engagement at Orchard View, fostering a vibrant connection between school and home to support every child’s growth and experience.

When I am not crunching numbers or championing sustainability, my family and I love to hike, bike, camp, and embrace new adventures together.

 

Keri Abraham, Vice-President

Hello, I'm Keri and this is my fourth year as part of the Orchard View PTO. As an OV alumni myself (long ago), I am very excited to help navigate you through your time at OV! I have twin girls in fifth grade this year and a three-year-old boy who attends ISJ preschool. My background is in criminal justice and I work full time as a judicial clerk for a Judge at the Kent County 17th Circuit Court. I truly love what I do and feel fortunate to work in such a great environment, but I’ve always felt a strong pull to give back through volunteering. When my kids first started at OV during the height of COVID, families weren’t allowed inside the school building, so once we were welcomed back, I jumped at the opportunity to get involved. I love DIY projects, crafting and woodworking during my limited free time. I'm thrilled to be part of the Hawk Family - for one last year! 

 

Josh McCabe, Vice-President

Hello, my name is Josh. I am excited to be joining the PTO and am looking forward to helping and being involved in the OV Hawk Community. I have a daughter going into the first grade next year.  We had a great kindergarten experience at OV and we are looking forward to the coming years and helping the Hawk Community grow.  My professional background is in engineering and business development. I enjoy being involved and thrilled to have the opportunity to lend my support to the Hawks. 

 

Kimmie Warner, Vice-President

My name is Kim Warner. I have a daughter in 5th grade this year at Orchard View and a son who graduated from FHE last year who will be attending GVSU this fall. I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the PTO last year and am looking forward to it for our final year at OV! We love our Hawk family!