
PTO Executive Bios
President | Karen Simmonds
Karen’s son, Justin is in second grade this year. He started CHP in Preschool. Karen and her family moved to NJ from sunny Florida in 2018. In their spare time they are very involved with Greyhound rescue both international and domestic and being on the soccer field with their son.
Karen works as a managing partner in the technology field.
Vice President| Christine Smith
Christine has twin boys Noah and Oliver in First Grade. They have been at CHP since Preschool. Christine is a member of the US Naval reserves and a Human Resources professional for an International Law Firm.
Christine is bilingual with Spanish and English.
Treasurer | Linda Lai
Linda’s daughter, Sophia is in 7th grade. She has been a part of CHP since Kindergarten and has enjoyed being part of the CHP family.
Linda is looking forward to this school year and cheering on the Wildcat Girls Tennis team which her daughter loves being a player on.
Secretary | Vanashri Joshi
Vanashri is the proud mother of Agastya who is in 2nd grade and Nihira who is in Pre-Kindergarten at CHP this year. The family has been at CHP since Agastya was in Preschool.
Dr. NJ is passioniate about science, is a founder at The Parent Academy, Co-Lead of Liberty STEM Alliance and a Professor at New Jersey City University.
PR Communications | Scott Richard
Scott is the proud father of Kenny who is a second grader. This is their second year at CHP.
Scott is the new owner of his own appliance store and has been in the area his entire life and is happy to be a new member to the PTO board.
CHP PTO Is In Need of Volunteers
PTO is looking for volunteers for our committees and future events.
Click the link below. If you have any questions, please contact the pto@cedarhillprep.com.

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