We encourage our parents to lean into their own De La Salle experience! Simply by being the parent or guardian of a Meteor makes you a member of the Parent Association.
The vision of the Parent Association is to be a thriving source of support for De La Salle Institute and a highly interactive parent/guardian organization.
The mission of the Parent Association is to develop an informed, interested and engaged body of current parents and guardians of De La Salle students who are committed to executing activities that foster community as well as benefit De La Salle Institute as an organization, its student body and the parent/guardian population.
The four pillars of the Parent Association are
- Education
- Recruitment
- Fundraising
- Community
Parent Association Meetings
Parent Association meetings are held throughout the academic year providing an opportunity to plan for events and discuss ways in which the parents, students, and faculty can collaborate to further enhance the “D” experience.
Parent Association Board Members
Christina Castro P’26, P’23, President
Christina is the proud mom of Joe ‘26 and recent DLS grad Mia ‘23. She is in her sixth year on the Parent Association, having previously served as a class rep and Vice President. DLS has become an extension of her own family and she hopes to share that sentiment while engaging new and returning families this school year through community building events and activities.
Blanca Rivera P’25, Vice President
Blanca is a proud mom of two children, Maliyah Arteaga is a current Senior, class of 2025, who is involved with our school community as well, and then there is her oldest, Mario who has just received his Masters Degree in May 2024 from Kent State University. She has been an active volunteer since 2021. Her family comes from the Chicago Public School system, and is grateful for the DLS community for being so accepting. She is excited to help strengthen the school environment and community while working with the DLS Parent Association.
Leo Koonmen P’26, Secretary
Leo is the proud dad to a Junior at De La Salle, Elizabeth Koonmen. Leo works in commercial real estate as an acquisitions investment advisor. This is his third year of involvement with the Parent Association, for which he continues to serve as Secretary, helping to coordinate meeting agendas, calendars and minutes.
Tameka Walton P’27, Volunteer Coordinator
Tameka is a proud soccer mom to four kiddos, including Joshua class of 27. Tameka is a social worker and community healer who loves all things Chicago, dancing and baking for her family and friends.
