Gerrod Tyler
Oxon Hill, MD
Maya Angelou French Immersion PTSA, Temple Hills, MD
Personal and Professional Information
- Married for 21 years to Sharon Tyler
- Children: Marissa Tyler (age 18)
- Senior Contract Administration Specialist, Universal Service Administrative Company, (2018 to Present)
- Teacher, Pleasant Grove Church of Christ, (2020 to Present)
- Office Manager, Universal Service Administrative Company, (2012 to 2018)
- Community Organizer, Freeman Empowerment Group, (2023 to Present)
- Mentor/Tutor for at-risk youth, (2001 to Present)
PTA Involvement
Current Service Includes:
- President, PTSA Council of Prince George’s County (2025 to Present)
- Member, National PTA DIO Committee (2025 to Present)
- Member, Maya Angelou French Immersion PTSA (2012 to Present)
- Programs Committee Member, Maya Angelou French Immersion PTSA (2021 to Present)
- Member, Lyons Mills Explorers PTSA (2024 to Present)
- Member, Oxon Hill Roadrunners PTSA (2024 to Present)
- Member, Northwestern HS PTSA (2023 – Present)
Past Service Includes:
- State President, Free State PTA (2023 to 2025)
- Secretary of NCAAC (April 2024 to June 2025)
- President-Elect, Free State PTA (2022-2023)
- Vice President for Leadership, Free State PTA (2021 to 2022)
- President, Maya Angelou French Immersion PTSA (2018 – 2022)
- Programs Chair, Maya Angelou French Immersion PTSA (2017 – 2018)
- Legislative Advocate, Maya Angelou French Immersion PTSA (2015 – 2017)
Community Involvement
Current Service Includes:
- President, Freeman Empowerment Group (2025 – Present)
- Member, NAACP – Prince George’s Chapter (2025- Present)
- Member, National Association of Parliamentarians (2025 – Present)
- Planning Committee, Strong Readers Prince George's County (2024 – Present)
- Maryland Student Data Privacy Council, Maryland Department of Education (2023 to Present)
- Technology Advisory Committee, Prince George’s County Public Schools (2023 to Present)
- Mentor/Tutor for at-risk youth (2001 to Present)
- Member, My Youth Justice Coalition (2023 to Present)
Past Service Includes:
- Student Attendance Task Force, Maryland Department of Education (2024 to 2025)
- Advocacy Committee Member – Maryland Education Coalition (2024 to 2025)
- Maryland Assessment and Accountability Task Force, Maryland Department of Education (2023 to 2025)
- School Prison to Pipeline Task Force, Prince George’s County Public Schools (2021 to 2022)
- Roundtable on COVID-19 and Schools, Rep. Steny Hoyer (2021 to 2022)
- Teacher - Pleasant Grove Church of Christ (2020 to Present)
- Youth Football Coach, Patuxent Rhinos (2015 to 2017)
Honors and Awards
- President's Award - Maya Angelou French Immersion PTSA (2022)
- Outstanding Service Award, Antioch Baptist Church (2018)
- Father of the Year, Prince George's County Public Schools (2017)
Candidate Narrative
As a Member Representative, I will prioritize strengthening the partnership between schools and families. I envision developing programs focused on mental health awareness, diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing resources for families facing challenges, and creating civics workshops that empower parents with information to advocate effectively for their children’s needs. By prioritizing mental well-being and fostering resilience in our youth, we can nurture a generation of confident, capable individuals. I am eager to bring my experience, passion, and collaborative spirit to the National PTA Board.
I believe my collaborative approach, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to the PTA Mission make me the right choice to help guide National PTA into the future. Vote for Gerrod Tyler—because when families, schools, and communities work together, every child wins!
Thank you for your consideration for the Member Representative position. I look forward to the opportunity to serve our families and communities on a national level with your support. Together, I believe we can work towards ensuring that every child has access to a quality education and the support they need to thrive.