Hesby Involved Parents (HIP) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that works to financially assist, support and empower Hesby Oaks Leadership Academy in providing superior educational opportunities for all of its children through fundraising activities, events, and local business partnerships that foster educational excellence, parental involvement and community pride.

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Welcome to Hesby Oaks Leadership Academy

H.I.P. stands for Hesby Involved Parents - we are a parent volunteer, non-profit organization that connects the students, families, teachers, and administration of the school together. All parents/guardians of Hesby Oaks students are automatically members of H.I.P. We raise necessary funds to cover educational opportunities LAUSD does not provide.

The HIP goal is to help create the best environment and experience for our Hesby students, teachers, staff and families.

How do we do that? For each year, we raise over $250,000 to provide amazing enrichment staff, technology, community events, and programs that all Hesby students and families can enjoy.

Please see our school calendar to see the wonderful events you and your family can participate in during the 2025-2026 school year - Monster Mash Carnival, Movie Nights, Fun Run and our annual Gala are just a few.

We welcome you to the 2025-2026 school year!!


2025-2026 HIP Board of Directors


President

Sherry Zarafshan

sherryhesby@gmail.com

Vice President

Michele Shapiro
shapiroslovehesby@gmail.com

Treasurer

Natalie Astrahan

Secretary

Kimberly Esterkin

Middle School Vice President

Sarah Sonnier

Director of Communications

Rachel Haft

Director of Community Partners

Hillary Croll

Director of HOPE Fund

Lisa Levine

Director of Hospitality

Julie Simms

Director of Gala

Hillary Croll

Director of Enrichment & After School Activities

Michele Shapiro

Director of Monster Mash

Mercedes Noriega

Teacher Liaison (Elementary)

Jen Preuss

Director of Finance

 

Teacher Liaison (Middle)

Curtis Wynkoop

Room Parent Coordinators

Melanie Jones

Rachel Haft

Director of Spirit Wear

Desiree Jacobs