Our HASA
Our HASA 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.
President
Jennifer Lee school5hasa@gmail.com
Vice President
Liz Potucek
My name is Liz Potucek, I have lived in Clifton since 2010, and I am a Literacy Coach in a nearby school district. I joined HASA so that I could help plan and be part of all of the exciting school events at School 5. My oldest son Sean is 9, in 4th grade, and my younger son Brian is 5, in Kindergarten. I am looking forward to all of the amazing events this school year!
Treasurer
Christine Colligan
My name is Christine Colligan and I am a life long resident of Clifton. I have two sons who attend Clifton schools, William (12) (WWMS) and Brayden (9) (School 5). School 5 holds a special place in my heart because it’s not only the school my sons attend(ed) but the school that I and many of my family members attended including my father. Being involved with the Home and School Association is important to me because it is not only fun that I get to spend time with my own children but it benefits every child in the school community.
Secretary
Monique Yarwood
My name is Monique Yarwood and I've been a Clifton resident since 1996. My daughter, Scarlett, is a 5th grader at School 5. I first became involved by volunteering at various HASA events when my daughter started kindergarten and then I joined the HASA board. I've enjoyed being able to help bring various events to our school to help enrich the loves of the students.
Trustee
Danielle DeGennaro
My name is Danielle and I have been a HASA board member since my first son entered Kindergarten. I have 2 boys in Clifton schools, Owen in 7th grade at WWMS and Brody in 5th grade at School 5. I have lived in Clifton since 2006, I am a nurse and love spending my free time with my husband and two boys.
Trustee
Kelly Fitzgibbon
My name is Kelly Fitzgibbon. I have a 5th grader and a 2nd grader at School 5. I truly believe in the importance of a home and school connection. I look forward to being an active member in HASA and helping to make a great experience for families at School 5.
Trustee
Marisa Forte
My name is Marisa Forte and I’m the proud mom of Marley (9) and Domenic (5). Marley is currently a 4th grader and Domenic is in Kindergarten. My husband and I both grew up in Clifton and we love being
a part of the School 5 All Star Family. I really enjoy volunteering at the schools events and I’m so happy to be a member of the HASA board.
Trustee
Jennefer Sun
My name is Jennefer Sun, and I moved to Clifton in 2015 from Brooklyn. After many years of working in advertising, I made the decision to become a Para for the Clifton BOE in order to be more present for my kids. My kids Scarlett (3rd grade) and Logan (1st grade) enjoy when we attend school events, as do I. I love seeing how happy it makes them when we are involved. I've enjoyed planning new events, and I'm excited to see what else we have for our all-stars.
Trustee
Melissa Zapata
Trustee
Florentina Hurtado
