IB Parent Organization

I am Melissa Watrobsky, born & raised in Erie Pennsylvania. My husband Jeff and I moved our family to the area in 2005 by way of Atlanta.  Jackson, our youngest, is a senior in the IB program. I am very proud to say all 3 of our children started IB with the PYP program in kindergarten and continued all the way through high school.  I have a real passion for IB and have held board positions supporting IB through PTO, PTCC & now with our wonderful IBPO.  When I am not working full-time as a REALTOR®, I love to be spending time with my family boating or attending football games, both high school and college, GO RAMS,  WE ARE…. PENN STATE… & GO KNIGHTS…..CHARGE ON. I also love to volunteer my time in my community IBPO, Riverview Football & Impact100 SRQ, just to name a few.  Looking forward to a fantastic school year.

Ahoj! My name is Alice (pronounced Alitze) and I am a Czech national. I lived internationally for many years (US, Europe and Asia). I moved to Sarasota in June 2021 with my American husband and my two teenage sons. My older son Aksel graduated from Riverview in 2023 and my younger son Jonas is a Junior in the IB program. I am a former corporate lawyer. I have volunteered with other IB schools that my sons attended and I bring an international perspective. I am an avid golfer, skier, yoga practitioner and cook. I also volunteer with the First Tee Sarasota and Manatee County.

Hello IB parents and families! My name is Kami Yaegers and I have had two children in the IB program here at Riverview. My oldest son just graduated in 2023 and my daughter is a sophomore this school year. I have a dual degree in Finance and Management and following a career in consulting I chose to stay home and raise my children. I have worked with the IBPO program in some form since my son began school at Riverview and I look forward to another fun, successful year! Go Rams!

Hello!  My name is Cathy Leetzow. This is my second year on the IBPO Board & this year I am serving as the Secretary.  My husband, Mark, is a native of Sarasota and a proud Riverview graduate.  It is also my great pleasure to be the mother of 3 sons, with the last one, Christian, graduating this year from the IB program.  I am a small business owner of a transportation company, which has been serving the Sarasota area for over 35 years!  We enjoy our time being involved at Riverview from IBPO to football, with Christian being a 3-year varsity football player.  I am looking forward to a fantastic and fun filled 2024!

Hello! My name is Jamie Black and I am honored to serve as the IBPO Treasurer! Serving as the PTO Vice President and then President at Lakeview Elementary, I am excited to get back into being involved with the IBPO!  My daughter, Kendal, is a freshman and I am thrilled to see the places that the Riverview IB program takes her and follow this journey with her!  My son, Lucas is a senior with FLVS and ready to launch himself into the real world in a few months when he finishes!  My husband and I moved to Sarasota from Pittsburgh (Go Steelers!) 20 years ago and have loved raising our kids here!  We enjoy boating and friends when we are not busy working!  I am a Mortgage Advisor and we are also part owners of the apparel brand Floridafied!  I also spend alot of free time volunteering with Impact 100 SRQ and as part of the Board of Directors for Heroes Welcome Home.  Looking forward to a great year at Riverview!