The Wayzata Education Fund provides grants for innovative curricular ideas across the Wayzata School District. The Fund encourages teachers and staff to imagine new ways to engage students and support Excellence for Each and Every Student. An all-volunteer organization, the Fund has donated more than $275,000 to innovative ideas since its 2003 inception. Learn more about our grants.
Meet our Board
Executive BoardAdam Hannemann Chair Adam joined WEF in November of 2014. He has children at WHS and Central Middle School.  Julie Wexler Co-Chair Julie joined the board in 2017 and is a parent of former Wayzata students. Liz Brown Treasurer Liz joined the board in 2014 and has students at Greenwood Elementary. Rebecca Hayden Secretary Becky joined the board in 2018. She has a student at Greenwood Elementary. |
Board MembersMichael Hagarty Michael joined the board in 2008. He previously held the chair position for several years. He is a West Middle School and WHS parent. Brandon Hopkins Brandon joined the board in 2015. He previously held the Treasurer position. He has students at Oakwood and is a Wayzata alumni. Kayla Greenwood Kayla joined the board in 2017. She doesn't have any Wayzata students (yet) and she is a Wayzata alumni. Kelly Regan Kelly joined the board in 2017. She is a Gleason Lake parent. Nikki Steele Nikki joined the board in 2018. Sara Griffin Sara joined the board in 2018. |
Ex-Officio Board MembersChace Anderson WPS Superintendent Chace is the Superintendent of Wayzata Public Schools and is an ex-officio board member. Erik Brown WPS Board Member Erik is the official School Board liaison to the board. He previously was a member of WEF. Erik serves as an ex-officio board member. |
The Fund is administered through the Minnesota Community Foundation and qualifies as a public charity under federal and state laws. It is an entity separate from Wayzata Public Schools with its own board of directors and by-laws. All gifts to the foundation are tax deductible under IRS guidelines.