The Proctor Terrace Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has a dedicated Garden Coordinator as part of our vibrant community. As stewards of our school’s outdoor learning space, we are committed to providing enriching experiences for all Proctor students while fostering a deep appreciation for nature and sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess an enthusiasm for teaching, a knack for inspiring young minds, and a green thumb to maintain our flourishing garden.
Our Garden Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year is Suzy Norton. You can reach Suzy by email at garden@proctorterracepta.org or by phone at (805) 459-1840.

Ms. Suzy’s Wish List for Our Garden
Solar Kit for Green House. Click here!
Inverter for Solar in Green House. Click here!
12 V Storage Battery for green house. Click here!
Organic Soil x 2 yards (with delivery would be epic). Click here!
Rice Straw x 3 bail for mulching. Click here!
4 Garden Beds (bought or built) – Lets talk about it 🙂
Plants – Native low water, for the quad area – Lets talk about it 🙂
Dump Runs – TBD, I can even fly if you buy;) About $60.00 / Run
Manual Labor – work with students during garden times, come join our garden day 1st Sunday of every month, help with garden projects 🙂 Let’s talk about it.
Knowledge and Directions:
- Looking for someone to help connect our solar gear to our fan in the green house
- Donations – I know there are a lot of grants and free bees to be had with community gardens and non-profits, looking for anyone that has connections or knowledge of this. – Lets talk about it:)
$$$$$$$ Donation – If you don’t have time to shop or time to work, we will always accept monetary donations. Ways to donate:
- Cash
- Check (made out to Proctor Terrace PTA)
- Square – click here or scan the QR code!

No amount is too little, or too much! It’s a tax write off, so let us know if you need a receipt.
Please e-mail or give me a call/text with any questions.
**Also, please email or text me if you purchase something so we can take it off the list.**
We are going to have a fantastic year in the garden and getting the kids out there having fun and learning about growing is the bestest thing!
Thank you for all you do,
Suzy Norton