PTA Executive Board
PTA Executive Board 2023-2024 School Year
The PTA of PS 133K is led by the executive board which is made up of various officers. Elections are held in June of each year and officer positions run from July 1 to June 30. All parent members of the PTA are invited to run for any board position. For a full description of officer duties, check out our bylaws.
PTA President - Joel Tse
I am father to first-grader Sonia and 3Ker Sadie, and husband to Amanda Hughes. I have fairly deep experience fundraising, event planning, organizing logistics, and leading teams, but will mostly be drawing from my time as president of the 5th grade origami club where I prioritized engagement, inclusivity, creativity, and fun.
I'm a first generation American whose parents met in English class. My mother is from Guatemala and my father is from Hong Kong. Hablo un poco Español, pero no practico bastante. I only know enough Cantonese to order dim sum and tell you that it’s delicious.
Brooklynite of 19 adult years, product of public school, teacher/coach at heart, you now have a spreadsheet nerd and occasional dad-joke teller at your service. In my role, I will ensure the PTA continues to run, but am looking forward to focusing on getting you involved. The more hands we have, the bigger our impact can be. The more voices we have, the more representative we can be. Whether you can contribute a few hours or a ton of hours, I hope you will join the effort!
Treasurer - Monica Gutierrez
Monica is a parent to second grader Dia, and a founder of Fábrica Architecture Studio. She grew up in Mexico and is fluent in Spanish. Monica is often volunteering at P.S. 133 events and has been involved in the budget meetings to get ready for this year.Assistant Treasurer - Monica Lorza
I am Monica Lorza, mom to a first grader in the Spanish dual language program. I have lived in New York City for about 20 years, and specifically in Brooklyn for about 8 years. I was born and raised in Colombia.I’ve been a parent coordinator for my daughter’s class, served as a liaison to the teacher, and was a translator among the parents. I love to participate in the teacher’s appreciation week, and I look forward to being part of that celebration.
I decided to help the PTA in any way possible.. I am happy to meet new parents and work to build our community at P.S. 133.
I am an architect as a profession and work designing and building public schools.
Recording Secretary - Michael Benn
Michael Benn is returning for a third year as PTA Recording Secretary. His two daughters are Forth Graders in the Spanish dual language program.Secretary of Communications - Taylor Mali
TAYLOR MALI is a poet, teacher, inventor, and 13th-generation resident of New York City. Co - Vice Presidents of Community Involvement
Yoko Lytle
Hello my name is Yoko Lytle and I am the parent to 3 kids, one who just graduated from PS133 and one in the 4th grade DLP french program. I have been a member of this school for 6 years and hope to continue to serve in any way I can to promote engagement and joy in our community whilst also ensuring that events are inclusive for all families at the school. I have served as a class parent for 4 years and a 2-year term as an SLT member. I have also volunteered in many other roles like chair of the Learning Diversity committee, School supplies chair and I also provide tours of the school for prospective parents.
I believe that showing our kids that school is not just a place where we show up for education but a center for engagement, connection, learning and fun for all members of our community: Students, parents, extended family, childcare providers, teachers and school administration.
In my professional life I am a Video Producer in advertising and lead teams in project-based workflows. And in my second profession I am a Doula, educator and reproductive rights advocate where I have learnt my most important lessons in how families can become communities.
In my professional life I am a Video Producer in advertising and lead teams in project-based workflows. And in my second profession I am a Doula, educator and reproductive rights advocate where I have learnt my most important lessons in how families can become communities.
Louis Cespedes
Louis has been working with the Communications team for two years, and is now ready to join Yoko on the Community team. He’s a parent to second grader Dia in the dual language Spanish program.
Last year Janeva jumped in and spearheaded the Holiday Bazaar, the guide to Camps, and worked to secure more after school options at P.S. 133. She has a first grader and a two-year-old, and somehow still gets an incredible amount of work done.
Rosa is mother to a kindergartener and has volunteered for many events including the spring auction party and has run a half marathon with the 133PTA Runners.Vice President of Student Enrichment
Melissa Gawlowski Pratt (she/they) is the mom of a Kindergartner and a 4th grader, both in Spanish DLP. She also serves as the Performing Arts Committee co-chair and ran her first half-marathon last year thanks to the PS 133 Runners group. In her working life, she’s dedicated her career to ensuring equitable access to the arts.