Executive Board
Michelle Fabrizio-Rathbun, President - I'm Michelle Fabrizio, I look forward to serving as your PTO President for 2024-2025. Last year I was able to be a part of the PTO board and I am so excited to be doing it again this year! I am originally from Connecticut and moved to South Carolina in 2011 after graduating from college. I have a son heading into the 4th grade, a daughter heading into the 2nd grade, and a son who was born this last January.It has been a true blessing to be a part of the PTO and be able to serve the staff, students and families here at Chapin Elementary.
Brittanny Bauman, Co-President My name is Brittanny Bauman. I have two boys named Emmett & Elliott. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education & am currently going back to school for Elementary Education. We moved to Chapin three years ago after my husband accepted a job at Dominion Energy . We love the area and the people. I am a substitute teacher for the district & I truly believe Chapin Elementary is the best school I have worked at. I am so excited to help serve the school, teachers & students this upcoming year.
Kate Lashwway, Vice President - Hi, I'm Kate Lashway. I have two beautiful kids, Penelope (8) & Brady (10). I was born and raised in South Carolina, and graduated from Dutch Fork. I am the proud owner of Maid in the South Services for 10 years. I currently serve on the Eagle Pointe Neighborhood HOA, Coach the Shimmers team with Cheer Passion, and will also be the Chapin Elementary PTO Vice President this upcoming school year. I look forward to working with everyone, hearing your ideas and concerns, and getting to know everyone's wonderful children.
Brittany Knowles, Secretary As a Chapin native and graduate of Chapin High School, Brittany chose to raise her family in the one place she has always called home. Along with Dane, her husband of 12 years, Brittany spends time with her two boys, Hudson (5) and Henry (4 months). When she is not working as the Inside Sales Manager for A3 Communications, Brittany and her family enjoy boating on the lake, playing with their dogs and vacationing at Edisto Beach.
Ruthie Conner, Treasurer I am very happy to be back at Chapin Elementary. I am a CES alumni, and my daughter, Olivia, attended CES, CIS and is now headed to CMS. My husband and I are thrilled that our youngest daughter, Ava, is now entering Kindergarten. In the past I was a CES homeroom mom, volunteer, PTO VP, and CIS School Improvement Council member for the last two years. I look forward to working with my fellow PTO board members, administration, teachers, staff, volunteers, parents and students to make sure that 2024-2025 is an amazing year. My goal is for everyone to feel supported and loved, while learning and having fun.