Board Bios

Becca Moussa

President

Hi!  My name Is Becca Moussa and I'm a 3rd year Lakewood parent.  I expect to be here 'til 2031 and I'm happy about it.  I have 2 (soon to be 3) kids at Lakewood and love the happy feelings in the building and among staff.  Bulldogs know how to have fun!  I love to read, write, work out, be goofy with my kids, and keep up with my friends all over the world.  My mission is to make PTA a home for all parents who want to connect, volunteer and improve the school for our kids.

Tony Macias

Vice President

My name is Tony Macias and my child Lulú is a rising 2nd  grader. I’m also the father of future Lakewood student Ramona. I am an interpreter/translator of English and Spanish, and also a consultant and trainer on language justice. In my free time I enjoy reading, gardening, hiking, cooking and rock climbing. I also love being an active part of our neighborhood and school community- Go Bulldogs!

Cliff Dyer

Vice President

My name is Cliff Dyer.  My two kids are Lakewood students in the Spanish immersion program in 2nd and 3rd grade.  I was born and raised in Durham, and served on the DPS LGBTQ Task force in 2023 and 2024.  I'm a software engineer, and in my spare time, I like to do rock climbing, play piano, read books, hike, and ride bikes.


Erich Melville

Secretary

 Bio coming soon! 


Jessie Braverman

Treasurer

My name is Jessica (Jessie) Braverman and I have one bulldog in 4th grade and another entering Pre-K this year. Professionally, I am the owner of a residential architecture and landscape design business. In my spare time I spend time with my family, do Ninja Warrior obstacle racing, play soccer, and I like to paint, quilt, and write short fiction. I've previously been on the board as the Fundraising Co-Chair and an at-large member, and I'm happy to continue to serve our community as our Treasurer this year. 


Beth Cranford

Treasurer (at large)

My name is Beth Cranford and my son Jesse is a rising third Grader at Lakewood. Professionally, I’m an environmental educator so I love spending time outside with my family or students. I served as Vice President of the Lakewood PTA during the 2021-2022 year. I’m excited to continue meeting folks in the Lakewood community and making sure that our PTA finances are in order!


Katie Tosh

Fundraising

My name is Katie Tosh and my daughter Anna is a rising first-grader, and I'm also mom to future Bulldog Emily. I'm an education researcher at the RAND Corporation, and also serve as the president of the board at Family Preschool. In my free time I enjoy hiking, camping, biking, running, cooking, reading and drawing. This is my second year as Fundraising co-chair for the Lakewood PTA and I look forward to another great year!


Gina Arnone 

At Large

My name is Gina Arnone and my son, Sebastian Soto, is a rising fourth-grader. I'm also mom to rising 2nd grader, Emmanuel. I'm an education researcher, and I stay connected with my community through various volunteer roles. I also love watching and playing soccer with my family, hiking, and dancing tango. I served as an officer on the pta board 3 years - 2021-22 through 2023-24, and look forward to serving at-large and as needed.


Shereese Daniels 

At Large

I served as PTA President for two terms during the  22-23 and 23-24 school years. I am a Lakewood alum and product of Durham public schools. I am a mother of 4 kids who all attend(ed) Durham Public schools. My son Ahmad is a rising 3rd grader at Lakewood. My son Ibrahim (also a Lakewood alum) is in 8th grade at The School of Creative Studies. My adult children, son Xavier, graduated from SCS in 2019 and my daughter, a junior at UNC-SA graduated from Jordan HS in 2021. 


I will continue to serve Lakewood in my capacity as an at large member of the PTA board and as their Parent Organizer via the DPS Foundation.  Go Bulldogs! 



Meg Bostian    

Teacher Appreciation

 Bio coming soon! 


Amy Pait

Teacher Appreciation

My name is Amy Pait and I’m currently serving as the Crayons2Calculators chair. I have a 1st grader at Lakewood in the dual language program. My spare time is spent reading books, trying to avoid stepping on legos, and watching DPAC shows.



Jayme Dyer

Teacher Appreciation

I am the parent of two Lakewood students, Henry and Wendell, who are both in the Dual Language Program. We love our Lakewood Elementary community! I am a Biology Instructor at Durham Tech. For fun I like to hike, bike, rock climb, cook, dance, weave, play board games and read books. For the PTA, I organize volunteer parents to bring snacks for the Teachers and Staff at Lakewood.