Memphis Woman to Become Next National PTA President

ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - Jun 6, 2011) - Betsy Landers, of Memphis, Tenn., will become National PTA's^® 52^nd President when she is installed on Sunday, June 12^th, during a special ceremony at the association's convention in Orlando.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to expand my commitment to children and public education as the president of an association that makes a real difference in the lives of all parents and children across the country," said Landers.

Representing a long line of visionary leaders since 1897, Landers will work to continue the association's rich legacy of engaging parents, schools, legislators, and community leaders in improving children's health, safety, and educational success.

"As president-elect the last two years, I've worked closely with out-going president Chuck Saylors and I'm committed to working with the national staff, state PTAs and members everywhere to continue taking action for all of our nation's kids," said Landers.

She will lead National PTA's Board of Directors to continue long-term strategies and priorities that benefit families nationwide. They'll continue to integrate PTA's core values with the association's strategic plan to speak for every child with one voice.

A member since 1989, Landers has held several positions from the local, state and national level, including: local PTA president, Tennessee PTA president and National PTA secretary-treasurer.

As President of Tennessee PTA, Landers led that organization in working with the State Board of Education and several legislators to write what would become the Parent Involvement Act, using the PTA National Standards as a model. Now Tennessee law, the Act mandates that all school districts in the state have a written parent involvement policy.

Landers is married to Ben G. Landers and has three children: Benton, Nicholas, and Mary Frances.

**LANDERS WILL BE INSTALLED ON SUNDAY, JUNE 12th **

**MEDIA RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR EVENT**

About National PTA
National PTA^® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

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