2025 Life & Extended Service PTA Awards

3/31/2025 10:17 am

Erin Sears

Erin and Kale Sears are proud parents of three children: Finn (Plano West Class of 2025), Grey (Plano West Class of 2027), and Ainslee (Plano West Class of 2030). Since 2012, when Finn began kindergarten at Gulledge Elementary, Erin has been deeply involved in the PTA, marking over a decade of commitment to the Plano ISD community. Erin was honored with the Texas PTA Honorary Life Membership Award in 2019 and is now receiving the Extended Service Award, recognizing her ongoing contributions.

Currently, Erin is serving her first year as Treasurer for the Robinson Middle School PTA and her third year as Spirit Wear Chair for the Jasper High School PTSA. Her extensive experience in the Plano West feeder system includes numerous executive positions at Gulledge (Communications, Ways and Means, Membership, Treasurer, and President) and Robinson (Membership and Treasurer). She possesses a wealth of knowledge and enjoys helping her fellow PTA members grow in their roles. Additionally, Erin is active with the Jasper High School Band Boosters, Plano West Band Boosters, and the City of Plano Swimmers Leadership Council. She has also contributed to the Plano ISD Board Advisory Committee on Diversity and the Site-Based Curriculum Committees at both Gulledge and Robinson.

The Sears family are members of Christ United Methodist Church and have welcomed four exchange students into their home, all of whom attended PISD schools. Erin and her husband are dedicated volunteers with BSA Scout Troop 999. In 2023, both Erin and Kale were the inaugural recipients of the Erin and Kale Sears Outstanding Service Award from Plano Cub Scout Pack 200, a testament to their decade of service to the group. Professionally, Erin works from home as a pharmacist for Carelon. In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling, running, and cheering for the Texas Longhorns. 

Erin views her involvement in the PTA as a vital way to connect with the community and stay engaged with the environment where her children spend much of their time. She is a firm believer in the power of collective efforts and values the advocacy work championed by the Texas PTA. Her dedication and service have made a significant impact on the students and schools she supports, and her contributions are deeply appreciated.

Sarah Napier has been teaching for 16 years. For the last 4 years she has had the pleasure of teaching at Robinson Middle School. She is a National Board Certified Teacher currently teaching 8th Grade US History and PACE, in addition to being the Social Studies Department Chair, campus PACE specialist and girls soccer coach. She strive to create a student-centered, fun and engaging classroom where all students feel valued and supported and academically challenged. 

Mitch Stobee teaches 7th grade Texas History and 7th grade PACE. Having lived in Plano for over 20 years, he proudly consider himself a native Planoite. His educational journey began in Plano ISD, where he attended schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating from Plano Senior High. His firsthand experience as a student has given him a deep appreciation for the quality of education our district provides. After high school, he pursued higher education at the University of Arkansas, earning a bachelor's degree in HR management, with a minor in Spanish. His passion for making an impact on the future generation led him to complete an alternative teaching certificate in 2021, specializing in social studies. He feels, becoming a teacher has undoubtedly been the best decision of his life. Every day, he find immense joy in guiding his students to realize their full potential, helping them become lifelong learners.