Our PTO
Our PTO 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. We look forward to partnering with you!
President
Nithya Giridhar
Nithya is a dedicated working mom of two who, along with her husband Vijay and their children, moved to New Territory in 2020. She has embraced the community with enthusiasm, actively volunteering at the school and in the neighborhood. Passionate about giving back, Nithya finds joy in participating in various community activities.
Nithya loves traveling , and also enjoys reading, music, and gardening. This year marks her second on the PTO Board at Walker Station Elementary, where she is excited to do her best to make it an amazing place !
Vice President
Raeann Dougherty
Raeann and her husband Jake have lived in New Territory for seven years. They have two kiddos, Isla (SMS) and Dean (WSE). Raeann works as a substitute teacher/parapro at WSE.
Raeann’s involvement with the PTO began with volunteering at the Stallion Stampede and heading the Nomination Committee, followed up with two years as Communications Secretary on the board. She loves hanging out with the kiddos and staff, supporting however she can, including making sure Jake is involved in our Dads Club.
Raeann is looking forward to the new school year and the many adventures and opportunities that await. She strongly encourages all our WSE families to get involved and engage with our PTO. There are so many ways to get involved or just learn something new. You don’t know what you don’t know, so reach out and help out.
Treasurer
Brendan Hill
Brendan works full time running a team of software engineers based in Katy.
Brendan and his wife Heather moved to New Territory in 2019 to raise their daughters, Alexandra and Isabel, in a safe community with great schools.
Brendan believes in leading by example and being the change you want to see in the world around you. This is why he's very active in the community.
In addition to being on the WSE PTO board, he's a neighborhood representative for the NTRCA and spends the majority of his free time coaching his daughters at the Sugar Land Girls Softball Association.
Communications Secretary
Sneh Shah
Sneh grew up right here in New Territory and is excited to be back in the area with her son, Ayaan, who will be starting the 2nd grade this year. A longtime advocate for early childhood education, she has been involved in the field since college and currently works in Marketing and Communications for an early education organization. Sneh is excited to serve on the Board as Communications Secretary and looks forward to supporting the WSE community.
Fundraising Secretary
Brandi Arredondo
Brandi, and her husband Mark, have three boys at home: Mark Jr. (Austin HS), Jacob (SMS), and Jack (WSE). Brandi got her start with the PTO as a committee chair for WSE’s Stallion Stampede. This will be her third year on the board.
By day, Brandi works as a Senior VP in banking. The Arredondos live and work in Sugar Land and love the diversity and community. Mark is also involved in Dad's Club! They would love for you to reach out to either of them about getting more involved.
2025-2026 Sponsors
The Doan Law Firm | Orthodontique | Healthy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry
We are currently looking for sponsors for our 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact our Sponsorship chair at Sponsorship@wse-pto.org
Thank you!
