The 13 Moms You Meet on the PTA

She'll do it, but before she agrees, you'll hear about all of the sacrifices she has to make to do it for the school.

She says she's just there to help the school, but you know the truth. She loves having control of the PTA and the inside knowledge about everything happening inside the school. Don't try to run against her in next year's election!

She's just looking to get in good with the school's principal. If the principal says she won't be attending the meeting, don't expect to find this mom there either.

She has a reason to pooh-pooh every idea at every meeting but never has any ideas of her own.

She's always freaking out that there's not enough money and that programs will need to be cut.

She was the boss of her company but decided to stay home after having kids. Even though she's not the president, she still thinks she can boss everyone around.

She's not officially on the PTA, but she comes to a few meetings. She really doesn't pay attention, she doesn't work, she doesn't volunteer, and if you ask, she'll tell you she's too busy. But no one's quite sure exactly what she's too busy doing except avoiding eye contact and standing in line at Starbucks.

She's best friends with all of the teachers — long after her kids have moved up to other grades — and is quick to provide you the latest gossip on all of them!

She's too cool for the entire situation but is just there to make sure the school store is selling the hippest clothes possible.

She really wants to be president — badly — but the odds just haven't been in her favor. Don't discourage this mom — she really wants to help, even if she doesn't have the title.

She's the eternal optimist, thinking every idea is a good idea. She can't wait to see them all succeed!

She really wants to do more but just can't find the time. So she comes when she can, volunteers for the smallest things, and supports everything the PTA does. She just doesn't have time to do anything more.