Parent Faculty Organization
Parent Faculty Organization
At Platt Tech, Panther pride grows stronger when families, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members come together in support of our students. The PFAO is dedicated to creating an inclusive community where connections are built, collaboration is encouraged, and everyone feels welcome to contribute. We aim to support students, celebrate the people who guide them, and provide opportunities that enrich school life and strengthen the Panther community.
Our meetings are more than information sessions. They are spaces where community happens. Each gathering is a chance to connect with families, meet school leaders, hear from alumni mentors, and discover ways to make a difference. You will gain insight into student opportunities, class initiatives, clubs, athletics, and school events, while also helping shape new traditions that carry Panther pride forward.
Ways to get involved:
- Attend Meetings: Join us at our regular monthly meetings to share your voice and help guide our plans. For dates and times, visit our website or contact us at contact@platttechpfao.org
- Share Ideas: We welcome new ideas for events, trade-related workshops, life skills sessions, and creative fundraisers.
- Volunteer Your Time: From helping at events to lending a skill, every effort big or small strengthens our work.
- Collaborate: We partner with faculty, staff, and student groups to enhance events, expand opportunities, and ensure every student feels included and supported.
- Support Fundraisers: Fundraising fuels scholarships, activities, and school programs. You can help by organizing, contributing, or simply spreading the word.
- Sponsor: Alumni, families, and local businesses can make a lasting impact through sponsorships or in-kind donations that support students, faculty, staff, and school programs.
Meetings begin at 6 PM and are open to all. You can join us in the Multipurpose Room (unless otherwise noted) or online, making it easy to be part of the conversation wherever you are.
Together for Platt Tech: Celebrating Community, Supporting Students, Creating Opportunity. Join us to connect, inspire, and help shape the future of Platt Tech!
Our Mission
The Platt Tech Parent Faculty Alumni Organization (Platt Tech PFAO), Inc. is dedicated to strengthening the Platt Tech community by fostering meaningful connections among parents, guardians, faculty, alumni, students, and supporters. Through collaboration, volunteerism, and outreach, we aim to enhance the educational experience, celebrate student achievement and overall excellence, and build lasting pride in our Panther community. We wish to assist with class initiatives, student clubs, athletics, and various school events, and to host our own inclusive and fun events that reflect the spirit and diversity of the Platt Tech community. Additionally, we hope to include alumni as mentors and role models, creating opportunities for students to explore real-world applications of their education, build valuable relationships, and envision successful futures beyond graduation.
PFO Officers
| PFO Officers | ||
|---|---|---|
| President | Michele DuBois | president@platttechpfao.org |
| Vice President | Mark Florio | vicepresident@platttechpfao.org |
| Secretary | Corene Crozier | secretary@platttechpfao.org |
| Treasurer | Diana Vinci | treasurer@platttechpfao.org |
| Faculty Liaison | Daniel Laguerre | daniel.laguerre@cttech.org |
| Principal | Thomas Agosto | thomas.agosto@cttech.org |
How the PFAO Supports Platt Tech
As a new organization, the PFAO is proud to build on the foundation of the former Parent Faculty Organization (PFO) while expanding our reach to do even more for the Platt Tech community. Together with families, alumni, and community members, we strive to create opportunities that support students, faculty, and staff across academics, trades, athletics, and activities while strengthening Panther pride. Membership is open to anyone who cares about Platt Tech including parents, guardians, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and community supporters. If you believe in supporting students and strengthening our Panther community, the PFAO is for you.
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The PFAO strives to partner with families, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to support events and initiatives that bring our community together and showcase the talents of Platt Tech students. This includes school-wide activities, athletics, student organizations, and class initiatives. We are committed to supporting student-led efforts, starting small and growing as our resources increase.
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Trade programs are a vital part of the Platt Tech experience, and the PFAO strives to support them alongside academics, athletics, student activities, faculty, and staff. We look for ways to highlight the skills and accomplishments of our trade programs, provide encouragement and resources, and create opportunities for alumni to return as guest speakers, mentors, and role models who can inspire today’s students with their real-world experience.
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The PFAO strives to organize fundraisers that directly benefit the Platt Tech community. Funds help support class initiatives, clubs, athletics, student activities, and projects that enrich the experience of students, faculty, and staff.
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The PFAO strives to recognize the achievements and dedication of the Platt Tech community. In the past, efforts have included senior awards and exploring ways to honor faculty and staff. As we grow, we hope to expand recognition opportunities in ways that highlight the many different contributions of students, faculty, and staff across academics, trades, athletics, and activities.
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The PFAO hopes to provide small grants in the future as our resources grow. These could help teachers and students bring creative ideas to life, such as supporting field trips, inviting guest speakers, or developing innovative classroom projects that enrich learning experiences for both students and faculty.
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The PFAO strives to welcome families, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to lend their time and energy as volunteers. Whether chaperoning, staffing events, helping with concessions, or sharing skills and expertise, volunteers strengthen the entire Platt Tech community.
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The PFAO strives to create many ways for families and community members to get involved. From concession stands at football and volleyball games to other school events, there are always opportunities to pitch in and be part of the Panther community.
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When you join the Platt Tech PFAO, you become part of a team that directly supports students, faculty, staff, and the school community. Together, parents, guardians, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members celebrate achievements, expand opportunities, and strengthen the Panther community. Through fundraising, events, and volunteer efforts, we help provide scholarships, awards, trips, clubs, athletics, and more, ensuring every student has the chance to thrive. Membership is only $5 a year, and every member strengthens our ability to support Platt Tech.
Download and complete the membership form
Submit it with your dues:
• By mail: Platt Technical High School, Attn: PFAO Membership, 600 Orange Avenue, Milford, CT 06461
• In person: Bring it to the next PFAO meeting
• Online: Pay easily by Venmo (see flyer for details)
Together for Platt Tech: Celebrating Community, Supporting Students, Creating Opportunity. Be part of the Platt Tech PFAO and help us continue to grow.
