I am a mother of two elementary-aged children, a CPA, an entrepreneur, and a mid-level executive at a Fortune 100 company. Like all parents, I have a lot on my plate. But one thing that’s important to me is involvement in my kids’ schools, and specifically, in the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). I have served on the board of my children’s PTA for four years. Even though this means additional meetings beyond my “day-job,” volunteering, planning, discussing budgets with the team and school administration, hosting events, working with community partners, and more — I truly would not change a thing! Like most parents know, it’s about finding a way to prioritize.

Have you thought about getting involved but didn’t know what you could “let go” in order to do it? Here are my top three tips for getting involved at your child’s school: